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Oct 24, Darlene rated it really liked it. For those who were reading the noontime chats that J. Kaye and I had, I was quite taken with the story. It's that really good mix of history and fiction that I really like to read. The story revolves around The Gunpowder Plot of when a group of angry Catholics planned on blowing up the first day of the English Parliament along with the Protestant King and the Prince of Wales. The way that the author has weaved the parts of history that are known with her tale of what may have happened around this time in history is quite intriguing.

I was really drawn to the main characters, in particular Kate, Francis and Boomer Francis' father. I felt invested in them and wanted to know what was going to happen to them in all the turmoil going on around them. Kate is a glovemaker who has lost all her family and ends up bestowing favors on a not so nice man to be able to live. Life for her would have been unbearable otherwise and it was better to service one man, than many. Francis is a firemaster, as his father was before him. Francis and Kate had formerly been lovers but Francis had taken off as his first passion in life is 'fire'.

He thrives on the excitement and risk. They end up meeting as enemies at this time in history-on different sides of the fence. However, their romance does heat up for a short while. This story is full of twists and turns. It's an intricate tale that culminates in an ending that I wasn't at all expecting. I found it an exciting and enthralling story that kept my interest throughout. For those who really love a good historical novel I would absolutely recommend it. I really enjoyed this book. It was quite a quick read for me. The author got straight into the action and quickly introduced all characters.

She introduces Guido Fawkes neither as a villain nor as a hero and kind of leaves the reader to make up their own minds. We are introduced to the twisted body of Robert Cecil who hires firemaster Frances Quoynt to find him traitors who I really enjoyed this book. We are introduced to the twisted body of Robert Cecil who hires firemaster Frances Quoynt to find him traitors who plot to kill the King James I - but the task gets more twisted and difficult that Frances anticipates. The characters of Kate Peach and both father and son Frances Quoynts were very well described and very likeable each in different way and for different reasons.

The language was crude at times and maybe not what you'd read in books by Phillipa Gregory or Alison Weir, but after few chapters I got used to that and realised that when you write about the lives in the darkest parts of 17'th century London with all it's ale houses and brothels you need to make the language seem authentic. May 21, Alison rated it really liked it. I really enjoyed the book actually and I was hooked on it from the first page.

I like page turners and this was one of them. Although as I started to approach the end about three quarters of the book , I started getting a little bored but only for a bit, as it then regained the fascinating pace which I enjoyed at the beginning. I quite enjoyed the ending although do not really like the direction in which the love story went. Historically, it was a very interesting book for me as I'm not that fam I really enjoyed the book actually and I was hooked on it from the first page. Historically, it was a very interesting book for me as I'm not that familiar with the Stuarts as I am with the Tudors.

I really liked the formation of the characters. All in all, if the subject interests me, I would definitely take a look at other books from Christie Dickason. Apr 28, Sara rated it really liked it. I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book, and it turned out fairly decent. Don't expect anything fabulous from it, but it does give an interesting view on the events leading up to Guy Fawkes' attempt to blow up Parliament.

The love story between the main characters isn't that well written, and the ending of that part of the story really is bizarre in my opinion. However, the intrigues in this period of English history, especially around the king and his ministers, is very interesting. Oct 27, Vi Walker rated it liked it. More of a 3. It was enjoyable and reasonably well written.

The subject matter the Gunpowder Plot is interesting and the fictional characters quite strong but for some reason I didn't enjoy it quite as much as I felt I should have. Nonetheless, given the time at which I read it late October it was an interesting and apposite read shedding more light on the date that everyone knows! Jan 20, Mel rated it liked it Shelves: I enjoyed reading this novel about a new conspiracy theory behind the Guy Fawlkes bombing of English parliament which we commemorate on 5 Nov each year.

Was disappointed with how the author wrote the love story. Won't give away the plot but it just doesn't seem feasible to me. Oct 29, CLM marked it as to-read Shelves: I see no reason why gunpowder treason should e'er be forgot! Mar 24, Mary Beth rated it liked it. I read this book because I didn't know much about the conspiracy. Jun 12, Anne Neville rated it really liked it Shelves: I read The Firemaster's Mistress in one day, despite it's bulk over pages.

In the morning, as I was beginning, I had a doctor's appointment, and the doctor looked at the cover and asked me "Is that highbrow--or is it smut? I can't tell from the cover. It promised to be an interesting intrigue story about the Guy Fawkes conspiracy to blow up Parliament, King James I, and his son, Henry, Prince of Wales in order to reaffirm the Catholic fa I read The Firemaster's Mistress in one day, despite it's bulk over pages.

It promised to be an interesting intrigue story about the Guy Fawkes conspiracy to blow up Parliament, King James I, and his son, Henry, Prince of Wales in order to reaffirm the Catholic faith in England. It also promised a little bit of romance between the title character Kate Peach and the book's true protagonist, her former lover Francis Quoynt, a young military firemaster and gunpowder maker who has aspirations of developing beautiful fireworks instead of instruments of war.

The first third or half of the book follows through on the promise of the book's title, focusing on Kate and her struggle for survival alone: After the halfway point, author Christie Dickason switches her focus to Francis and his attempts to ferret out the major players of the Gunpowder plot, fulfill and comprehend the subtle plan of his cunning employer Robert Cecil , and set the stage for resuming his interrupted love affair.

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It is at this point that the book begins to disappoint: Indeed, Francis's father, Boomer, is more compelling character than Francis. Perhaps this is why, when the conspiracy winds down to its inevitable conclusion, I at last found theanswer to the doctor's question: The Firemaster's Mistress is not smut, nor is it a romance. Right when either of the chief couple's love affair should be coming to a satisfactory conclusion view spoiler [Kate Peach announces her intention to marry Francis's father, Boomer, with whom she has fallen in love after Francis hides her in his dad's gunpowder factory.

Although the ending is not totally unjustified Boomer shows more interest in Kate's life history than the preoccupied Francis, seems to have a secret affinity for Catholicism, and goes so far as to track down and buy Kate her beloved retired fighter bear, Meg, before she's made into a fur rug hide spoiler ] It is as if Dickason has been forced definitively to say "this is not a romance novel"--that it is, despite the characters' backstories and sexual tension, "historical intrigue.

If so, I would be willing to read them. Despite the fact that he is overshadowed by Kate and Boomer, Francis is an interesting enough character to follow into a series. However, I am left with the feeling that the book's title was misleading: The Firemaster's Mistress should have been merely The Firemaster.

In terms of research and historical detail, I must confess I am not an expert on the day-to-day life of Southwark dwellers in Nevertheless, as far as I can tell, Dickason has painted a vivid and well-researched portrait of the era, evoking the blood, lust, and bloodlust of the City's "entertainment district.

Or that any sequels will focus on Kate and view spoiler [Boomer hide spoiler ] , instead. Nevertheless, any five-hundred page book that I read in one day deserves praise as a good, absorbing read. Feb 04, Kat rated it it was ok. I hate being disappointed in my books, but I really couldn't avoid it with this one. Christie Dickason's other Jacobean set novels were extremely enjoyable, so I admit I came to this text with higher expectations than normal. However, even if I came to this book cold, I doubt I would have enjoyed it greatly.

I believe in balanced reviews, so it is important to note the positives. The premise itself is highly intriguing, and seemingly original. Focusing on the idea of a Firemaster and his abilitie I hate being disappointed in my books, but I really couldn't avoid it with this one. Focusing on the idea of a Firemaster and his abilities seemed like an excellent idea. The book jacket implied a love story with a Catholic during a turbulent period, which should have provided for meaty dialogue and exciting arguments.

The portrayal of a flawed, yet determined Robert Cecil was beyond reproach, as he was both despicable and yet demanded the utmost respect. I have several major issues with this book. First, for a book with a lot of exclamations and monologue get, there was little backstory that actually explained the characters extreme attachments to one another. Sudden actions like someone jumping into bed with another are clumsily treated, and feel like an afterthought.

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The plot itself meanders, with very little character development. The ending was poor, plain and simple. The romantic attachment that remained an undercurrent of the text is dropped unceremoniously, so much so that I felt let down by the author. Finally, the anti-Elizabeth sentiment was pretty hard to take and seemed to be crammed down my throat at times. I suppose I am so disappointed because I think Dickason capable of much more. Oh well, there are many more books in the bookshelf. Apr 24, Laura rated it it was amazing Shelves: Meet my Francis Quoynt Set in England in the early years of James I reign, in "The Firemaster's Mistress" Christie Dickason totally brings Shakespeare's London to life - the sights of people bustling through Southwark, barges laden with goods floating down the Thames, crowds of people watching the bearbaiting in the gardens; the sounds of street hawkers selling their wares and religious men telling the crowds about the evils of Catholicism, the applause at the theatre; and the sm Loved this!

Set in England in the early years of James I reign, in "The Firemaster's Mistress" Christie Dickason totally brings Shakespeare's London to life - the sights of people bustling through Southwark, barges laden with goods floating down the Thames, crowds of people watching the bearbaiting in the gardens; the sounds of street hawkers selling their wares and religious men telling the crowds about the evils of Catholicism, the applause at the theatre; and the smells of rubbish and horse manure rotting in the streets and unwashed bodies.

Now I get that what I've just described sounds incredibly unappealing I've always thought it seems like a really fun, lively era. I'd totally work an outfit like this Francis and Kate were previously lovers but their relationship ended on a bit of a sour note! They both find themselves involved with Guy Fawkes and the infamous Gunpowder plot to assassinate King James, and also falling for each other again - and this is where the story gets really interesting! Property Data This page displays only the text of a material data sheet. Subscribe to Premium Services Searches: Please read our License Agreement regarding materials data and our Privacy Policy.

Questions or comments about MatWeb? Please contact us at webmaster matweb. We appreciate your input. MatWeb is intended for personal, non-commercial use. Firemaster's claim that it was disadvantaged by not being able to review Holbrook's "documents" is untenable. These documents were only summaries and extrapolations from Firemaster's own records. It is difficult to see how Firemaster, who was in control of the documents necessary to calculate proper payment, could have been "prejudicially unprepared to conduct an adequate cross-examination" of Holbrook's accountant at trial.

As a matter of admitted trial strategy, Firemaster's counsel expressly declined any interest in a longer continuance during trial. In light of the foregoing, we do not see how the trial court's decision can be regarded as unreasonable and arbitrary.

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Even if it were, we fail to perceive any prejudice of which Firemaster should now be heard to complain. Each party argues the inconsistent verdicts cannot stand and urges this court to strike the award favoring the other party. Firemaster argues that the more general findings of the jury suggesting that Holbrook should be released from any further obligations or performance under the agreements should give way to the more specific finding that Firemaster was entitled to enforce the confidentiality provisions of the agreements.

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We are not convinced that reversible error exists in this regard. It is not enough that the verdicts appear to be inconsistent. Rather, the verdicts must be both inconsistent and irreconcilable for this court to remand for a new trial or otherwise overturn the jury's verdicts. Moreover, the Utah Supreme Court has held that "[w]here the possibility of inconsistency in jury Westside Nursery, P. Review of the special jury verdicts indicates that it is, indeed, possible to reconcile them. The special verdict form submitted to the jury specifically referred to the confidentiality provisions of the Territory and Trade Secret Agreements and both Franchise Agreements.

The jury decided that Firemaster's customer lists had independent economic value and that Holbrook had improperly used the lists for his benefit. In contrast, the special verdict precluding Firemaster from enforcing the non-competition and liquidated damages provisions makes reference only to the Franchise Agreements. That is, the jury found that due to Firemaster's material breach of the Franchise Agreements, it was barred from enforcing the provisions of the Franchise Agreements.

Thus, it was entirely possible for the jury to find that Firemaster was precluded from enforcing the provisions of the Franchise Agreements because of its prior breach, while still finding, pursuant to the Trade Secret Agreement and Territory Agreement, that Holbrook violated the confidentiality provisions contained therein. Accordingly, we do not agree that the verdicts are irreconcilable. Juries are permitted wide discretion in awarding damages, and courts must accord considerable deference to the jury's determination. Thus, a jury's award of damages should not be disturbed "unless 1 the jury disregarded competent evidence, 2 the award is so excessive beyond rational justification as to indicate the effect of improper factors in the determination, and 3 the award was rendered under a misunderstanding.

Firemaster has failed to convince us of any such error which would warrant setting aside the jury's verdict. See notes 2 and 3 and accompanying text. Our review of the pertinent portions of the voluminous record does not indicate the jury award was intended to compensate Holbrook for Paragraph 8 services paid for but never received.

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Moreover, the scheme of the special verdict forms submitted to and completed by the jury contradicts Firemaster's position. For instance, Firemaster's failure to provide Paragraph 8 services was specifically addressed in the verdict forms dealing with Holbrook's damages based on breach of the express provisions of the Franchise Agreements. In contrast, the special verdict form submitted on the question of good faith and fair dealing inquired more generally whether Firemaster's conduct constituted a breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing owed to Holbrook.

See Wright, P. Firemaster asserts the trial court erred in refusing to enforce the promissory notes executed by Holbrook. In conjunction with the purchase of Firemaster franchises, Holbrook executed promissory notes, which were specifically incorporated by reference into the Franchise Agreements.

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Upon termination of the Franchise Agreements by Holbrook due to Firemaster's breach, Holbrook discontinued payments on the notes. Notwithstanding the termination of the franchise relationship, Firemaster contends it is entitled to judgment on the promissory notes given by Holbrook. The law is well settled that a material breach by one party to a contract excuses further performance by the non-breaching party. Also, a party seeking to enforce a contract must prove performance of its own obligations under the contract.

The jury concluded that Holbrook fully performed his obligations under the Franchise Agreements.

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In contrast, Firemaster was found to have materially breached the Franchise Agreements, thereby losing its right to enforce them against Holbrook. As the Franchise Agreements specifically incorporated the promissory notes, the notes are an integral part of the Franchise Agreements. Therefore, given Firemaster's material breach, Holbrook was properly excused from continued payment on the promissory notes. The trial court dismissed Holbrook's claim under UPUA for the reason that the choice of law provision contained in the Franchise Agreements, namely a provision indicating California law would apply to disputes arising from the Franchise Agreements, rendered UPUA inapplicable.

To sustain a claim of racketeering under UPUA, two elements must be met.