" This book was quite an ambitious undertaking by the author and for the reader. There is a huge cast of characters, who are developed, in my opinion, to fit into a historical plot. This make the character see somewhat cold. The strong point of the book is way the plot and story are developed within a well researched historical context. There are a variety of themes, the horrors or war, the arrogance of the upper classes, and social justice. The complexity of the book makes it worth your time. "
— Nancym, 2/3/2014