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"When I open a book, I am no longer of this time. I want to read a book into which I can become totally absorbed. This process was immediate with My Brother's Keeper. Historical writings (fiction or research) are my passion, and Miss Russell did an outstanding job, allowing me to experience the depth of her complex characters, the brutality of "Churchianity" in this historical period, and to appreciate the power of the human struggle against such adverse conditions. Her descriptive talents allowed me to envision the torments, suffering, fears, and reality of William Fylbrigge without the graphic horror of it all. One's imagination is always more powerful. I must believe that, in the long run, right will always prevail. I could not put this one down!!! Have the sequel, In the Wake of Ashes, readily available.
I have closed my eyes and relieved this story many times. Her words stimulate you to feel, to hear, to smell, to see, and to taste. Put the time aside and experience historical fiction at its finest.


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My Brother Keeper Lorrieann Russell 9780595206421 Books Reviews

I bought this book as a favor to a friend, not expecting to like it as I am more into crime/drama thank historical cloak and dagger type stuff. However, from the first chapter on, I was hooked. The story winds around William Fylbrigge, a liberal minded young fellow who seems to be born 400 years before his time. In a time when a person could be accused of being a witch simply for talking to themselves in public, this guy publicly declares, basically that it just isn't right to fry people alive!

What I enjoyed most about the story, was the constant quick dialog, the light hearted moments interspersed amongst the heavier scenes(whining prison guards attending the torture chamber, who complain there are too many stairs!)The tension is TENSE and the humor delightful, and when it was time to cry, I didn't have nearly enough Kleenex.

The characters are very clearly written, each owning a very real and tangible personality. Relationships are multi-leveled and seem 'real', in particular the relationship between William and his adoptive Father. Interestingly enough, Ms. Russell has chosen to make the male main character the quintessential "sensitive guy" (you gotta love him). The heroes and villains are well balanced, being neither overtly virtuous nor cartoonishly evil (although the character of Thomas did make me think of Oil-Can Harry). Bottom line, the author made me "feel" as well as "see" the scenes, and I cared about the people I was reading about.

My one complaint with the story is that it ended rather abruptly with a few loose ends. (does this mean sequel? One can hope.)
This is an incredible first novel by a wonderfully talented lady. The characters are vivid and real. The plot moves at a pace that is just right. The dialogue is "hearable." The historical perspectives are right on the money. I couldn't put it down, I was that captivated. Only one other author as captured me and made me love historical fiction like this one has, and that's John Jakes (North and South, The Kent Family Chronicles, Homeland). This book is on a par with his wonderful novels, and if he's looking for a successor to pass along the mantle to, here she is. Thank you, Lorrieann Russell. I look forward to more from this author.
Lorrieann Russell researched her personal family tree all the way back to 1600 Scotland and discovered a character with nothing more than a footnote by his name. With this little spark of inspiration, she wove a fascinating tale of fiction laced with reality surrounding William Fylbrigge, the adopted son of Edward, Duke of Stonehaven. Most of the action of the story takes place in the village of Stonehaven, near the city of Aberdeen, in the early 1600's. The book opens with William about to marry the duke's daughter. The grisly witch trials of Europe are still ruining lives in isolated towns such as Stonehaven. As an up and coming young lord, William seeks to lead the town's rulers out of the madness and into the light. The plot thickens....

My Brother's Keeper is not just your average first novel. It is a true spellbinder of exquisite dialog and fascinating characters. The author takes the reader down the halls and through the kitchen of Drumoak Castle, while speaking personally with the castle staff along the way. You root for the intelligent kitchen staff who have been enlightened by their associations with William. You will never forget the character called the little mouse by the residents of Drumoak. The villains are somewhat predictable, but threatening nonetheless. The black-hooded, arrogant, self-righteous witch hunters will get under your skin as you realize their similarity to our current neocon theocracy.

Try to ignore the typos they are the single bit of negativity you will find in this review. The proofreader is no longer working on Ms. Russell's books, so don't let this issue stop you from buying In the Wake of Ashes. The reviews of the sequel seem to be at least as glowing as the ones for this first book by a new author.

My Brother's Keeper deserves whatever accolades you wish to throw at it. This is an outstanding first novel by a new author. Yes, I know the book is six years old, but this is a good time to start reading. You don't have very long to get through the 1100 pages of My Brother's Keeper and In the Wake of Ashes before the third book comes out!
I really have enjoyed this series. The only negative is that I found it before the third book has come out...waiting is no fun! It is well written, clean, and gripping.
The author has a gift for making you feel like you are part of this family of characters. It is emotionally compelling and endearing, a great read! This is the continuation of the first book in the series, By Right Of Blood, and I couldn't wait to continue the saga of William Fylbrigge, there's plenty of action and exciting plots, characters you will love as well as ones you will love to hate! I am anxiously awaiting the next book of the series, In the Wake Of Ashes! I highly recommend this series, you will be hooked right from the start!!
"When I open a book, I am no longer of this time. I want to read a book into which I can become totally absorbed. This process was immediate with My Brother's Keeper. Historical writings (fiction or research) are my passion, and Miss Russell did an outstanding job, allowing me to experience the depth of her complex characters, the brutality of "Churchianity" in this historical period, and to appreciate the power of the human struggle against such adverse conditions. Her descriptive talents allowed me to envision the torments, suffering, fears, and reality of William Fylbrigge without the graphic horror of it all. One's imagination is always more powerful. I must believe that, in the long run, right will always prevail. I could not put this one down!!! Have the sequel, In the Wake of Ashes, readily available.
I have closed my eyes and relieved this story many times. Her words stimulate you to feel, to hear, to smell, to see, and to taste. Put the time aside and experience historical fiction at its finest.