Fludd

A fun book, placed in Britain in the 1950s, at the start of the decline of the power of the Roman Catholic Church. The story,set in that milieu, is pretty unpredictable. Well written, nicely observed with well-rounded characters, down-to-earth yet fantasy at the same time. Not a page turner, but an interesting read because it keeps you in the dark about what is going to happen next all the time. No laziness or sloppiness here -as compared to many contemporary bestselling authors - but a writer who seemed to really enjoy herself in the world she created. Will definitely read more of Mantel.