Castle & Key

When Susan and her travelling companions discover a town where a young woman is sent to the “castle” as a bride every six months or so, Susan decides to investigate.

I’ve enjoyed Gingell’s other Two Monarchies books -- several have become comfort-rereads -- and there were aspects enjoyed

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about this one, like Susan’s cheerful practicalness. But I came away with a yucky feeling. As a general rule I like Gothic mysteries with fairytale elements, but this was just too grim and murdery, I guess.

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