The School of Night
Elizabethan England: The School of Night meets in secret to discuss forbidden books and dabble in the black arts. But one of these scholars has secrets of his own—secrets he shares with the servant woman he loves.
Modern-day Washington, D.C.: At the funeral of a friend, Henry Cavendish is hired to retrieve a missing document—a letter from Sir Walter Raleigh that may contain clues to a hidden treasure. Joining in his quest is Clarissa Dale, a mysterious woman who has visions only Henry understands.
In this compelling historical thriller by Louis Bayard (The Black Tower), both men find there are forces working against them. As one risks discovery, the other is caught up in a deadly plot and the tragic legacy of a forgotten genius.
Hardcover : 352 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company, LLC ( March 29, 2011 )
Item #: 13-197795
ISBN: 9780805090697
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.813inches
Product Weight: 14.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
interesting plot 
May 06, 2012
This book took a little more time to read, the plot was interesting, but I had to stay with it a long time to get thru a history lesson first which was just annoying in the entire book. The tale could of been told easier and without all that back and forth between present and past. This is not a fast read book. All in all it could of been better.
Reviewer: coral c
LIFE LESSONS
July 26, 2011
Louis Bayard avoids mediocrity in this rendition of love, murder, hidden treasures, alchemy and paranormal experiences. Not only does the reader get a history lesson on the life, times and plethora of scientific discoveries of Thomas Herriot (a name previously unknown to me) the author also manages to deftly merge contemporary and historical storylines to produce a tale rooted in two different centuries and bound together to produce a superb intellectual thriller that is guaranteed to engage even the most discriminating reader.
Reviewer: Red R
Just can't get into it...
July 17, 2011
I've tried several times to read this book, but I find it so boring I just can't. The style of storytelling is very wordy and dull and it is also hard to follow. Havn't ditched it yet, but I'm sure that's where it will end up- the ole ditch bag.
Reviewer: Everette B
Entertaining
April 29, 2011
This book follows an increasingly common format of combining a story in the present with one in the past. It involves current day folks trying to solve a mystery from the past. It can be a quite entertaining story and this is one of the good ones. First of all, it involves Sir Walter Raleigh (now spelled Ralegh), Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare and the main character, Thomas Harriot. How can that company be anything but entertaining? I knew next to nothing about Harriot but was quite impressed with his field of study as I read the book. The present day hero, Harry Cavendish, a disgraced Elizabethian scholar, finds the mystery irrestible and finds a way to solve the puzzle. A read well woth your time.
Reviewer: Susan J
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