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starthelostgirl's review against another edition
3.0
I normally love this series, but this one was too confusing. Too many characters, snippets from previous times, and side plots that never satisfyingly came together. I was waiting for one piece in particular to fall into place and it just… never did. The main plot didn’t ring true for me either.
teresaalice's review against another edition
3.0
A little too much formula now, but that's what I get doe listening to eight of these in a row
mary235's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
There were a lot of back stories that were. Confusing at times.
constantreader471's review against another edition
4.0
4 bright stars for book 8 in this enjoyable historical mystery fiction series. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I have read the previous 7 books. This book has 3 mysteries:
A man is found dead, buried in snow, possibly a victim of a hit and run accident
The local schoolteacher Wendy Keeling has gone missing and Rose Scott, the teacher who was about to depart, is found unconscious.
Lane Winslow, now Mrs. Darling, is married to Nelson Police Inspector Frederick Darling finds Rose and takes her to the hospital. Lane, Inspector Darling and his team of officers do solve these mysteries.
A quote from Constable Terrell: "It's like putting a jigsaw puzzle together."
There are several suspects and red herrings in a satisfying plot with characters I now see as old friends.
If you like mysteries with believable characters, satisfying plots, and a strong independent woman protagonist, then this series is for you. Both my wife and I enjoy this series and recommend it.
This was an Amazon Kindle purchase.
A man is found dead, buried in snow, possibly a victim of a hit and run accident
The local schoolteacher Wendy Keeling has gone missing and Rose Scott, the teacher who was about to depart, is found unconscious.
Lane Winslow, now Mrs. Darling, is married to Nelson Police Inspector Frederick Darling finds Rose and takes her to the hospital. Lane, Inspector Darling and his team of officers do solve these mysteries.
A quote from Constable Terrell: "It's like putting a jigsaw puzzle together."
There are several suspects and red herrings in a satisfying plot with characters I now see as old friends.
If you like mysteries with believable characters, satisfying plots, and a strong independent woman protagonist, then this series is for you. Both my wife and I enjoy this series and recommend it.
This was an Amazon Kindle purchase.
porridge_1's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
neurorobin's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favourite one so far in part because it was like the Little House on the Prairie book where she teaches at the schoolhouse, and in part because it’s a christmassy book and I’m in a christmassy mood right now. And thirdly because the cover is beautiful.
hannahkate73's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75