Prince of darkness

Sharon Kay Penman

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Prince of darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Medieval Mystery

by Sharon Kay Penman

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set against the rich backdrop of medieval England and France, this gripping tale weaves intrigue and secrets during the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine. As royal power and hidden plots collide, the story unravels a mysterious challenge involving forged manuscripts and shifting loyalties. Journey through a world where history and fiction blend to reveal a captivating adventure of deception and courage.

Themes

HistoricalMysteryAdventureFamilySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include historical conflict, political intrigue, forgery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Historical Conflict Political Intrigue Forgery Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

326 pages
101,734 words
11h 18m read-aloud
ISBN
0399152563
Pages
326
Publisher
Marian Wood Book
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
101,734
Read-Aloud
~11h 18m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Brittany (France)

Subjects

Eleanor, of Aquitaine, Queen, Consort of Henry II, King of England, 1122?-1204De Quincy, JustinForgery of ManuscriptsGreat BritainRichard I, 1189-1199BrittanyParisDetective and Mystery StoriesJustin De QuincyEleanor, in FictionHistorical FictionGreat Britain in FictionForgery of Manuscripts in FictionFranceEleanorOf AquitaineQueenConsort of Henry IiKing of England1122?-1204De QuincyJustin

People

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of England (1122?-1204)

Places

Great BritainBrittany (France)Paris (France)