This is a great book which gives a new perspective to the Texas War for Independence, and the Mexican War. He explains himself very well and blames himself some, but mostly his subordiantes. He is very respectful to the American and Texas forces. This book is a must read for 1840's enthusiasts!

This book doesn't seem to be able to make up its mind whether it is a mystery or a soft core porn. The basic story is intriguing, if you can wade through the author's sexual fantasies, and the setting is not only intriguing but quite accurately written. It's the obsession with naked, nubial maidens who can't keep their hands off the author's alter ego that make it difficult reading. If it were just porn without the attempt at plot, or if it were better written, it might be worth the time. As is, it is not a satisfying read.

The sleuth is Judge Harold J. Hudson, trying hard not to be a roue and fortunately failing! The scene is a small city with an annual Shakespeare festival.

In the hotel room directly above that of Judge Hudson the star of Macbeth lies murdered.

The three witches of the play weave their lives into that of Judge Hudson (token resistance only). They share digs and it appears that one of them had tried to lose her virginity with the star who played Macbeth, only to find his dead body in bed. Instead of calling the police (fancy telling the police why she is there)she leaves the scene of the crime.

A pair of knickers is an important clue.

This is a lovely piece of theater and pastiche such as that great Historian of the pastiche and the theater, John Kennedy Melling, would revel in. There are quotations from the Bard, charming drawings by the author and the final sentence is an epitaph to any relationship, especially marriage: And they quarreled happily ever after.

Alex Auswaks - Crime Roundup, Jerusalem Post Magazine. October 17, 1997