Book Review on The Black Book of Secrets by F.E Higgins

I found “The Black Book of Secrets” to be one of the most interesting books I’ve read in a while. The plot was very unique and the characters were very varied and full of depth. F.E. Higgins’s story had a mysterious tone throughout and her wonderful writing style draws the reader along until the books final climax. In “The Black Book of Secrets”, every character to hide, and only the black book of secrets can uncover and reveal the truth. I highly recommend this fascinating story to all readers.

The plot is very well thought of and quick-wittedly, everything falls into place at the end. Ludlow Fitch is the main character and hasn’t had a very calm and easy life. His life is full of stress and after many years of harsh treatment he decides to leave the city and lead a fuller life.

I was mesmerized. The novel offers a compelling story with rich characters and a unique time and place that still stands apart from 19th century England

He arrives at the village of Pargus Parvus and meets Joe Zabbidou, a mysterious pawnbroker, he realsies everything in this small village in the mountains is not what it seems. Many of the characters in this book have interesting personalities but some are very different. On one hand, Joe Zabiddou, who takes Ludlow in, is quite relaxed at all times and his past is a mysterious subject. he never gives away his emotions by keeping his face blank. On the other hand Jeremiah Ratchett, the landlord of the villagers, out of money, is always is very uptight and jump, also his actions are sharp. Ludlow is a very small and skinny boy who hasn’t had much education although he is very smart.