I really wanted to like this book. I was ready for another Mary Russell book similar to "The Beekeeper's Apprentice". But it was not to be. I felt like the author was trying to give us so much information about Jerusalem and its customs and history, that the rest of the book was almost a subplot.
I was really hoping for a more fast-moving, thriller-type book and I didn't get it. It felt like a chore to pick this one up sometimes. I wanted a light, fun, fast-moving read and was not prepared for something so steeped in history and culture. To some I'm sure this book was very fascinating and enjoyable, but it wasn't for me.