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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
The only negative thing I have to say about the series that I'm quickly nearing the end of the series. I didn't think I was much of a fan of more "historical " Cozy mysteries but I think I need to look more into it. Great characters, drama and plot!
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
Probably closer to 3.5 stars.
Another fun entry with Amory and Milo. The mystery revolves around a dead parfumier who may have been killed. The resolution Again, Amory and Milo's marriage is strained. While progress has been made, they are both still reserved and refuse to talk. We do learn a bit more about Milo's background.
Another fun entry with Amory and Milo. The mystery revolves around a dead parfumier who may have been killed. The resolution
Spoiler
was a bit odd. I think there could have been a bit more political foreshadowing to suggest that spies were a possibility. There's practically no mention of Germany or rising tensions between France and Germany.
I enjoyed this installment, especially the chance to learn more about Milo's childhood. The case surrounding a purfumier's death in Paris was also intriguing.
3.5 stars
When Milo receives a letter from his childhood nanny saying that she can't visit them as previously planned, he knows her well enough to know that something isn't right He and Amory are soon off to Paris to see what might be wrong with his nanny and her current employers, a family of wealthy perfumiers. Milo's instincts turn out to be correct when the patriarch of the family turns up dead.
The "who" in this who-done-it is pretty obvious and the "why" is unexpectedly out of left field but at least the book fully owns this as Amory voices both sentiments herself. In any case, the win-win of these books isn't the mysteries but rather the back-and-forth banter of Amory and Milo. While I'm definitely starting to believe that my early theory about Milo is incorrect, darn it, this book does offer some more insight into Milo's childhood, which is nice.
When Milo receives a letter from his childhood nanny saying that she can't visit them as previously planned, he knows her well enough to know that something isn't right He and Amory are soon off to Paris to see what might be wrong with his nanny and her current employers, a family of wealthy perfumiers. Milo's instincts turn out to be correct when the patriarch of the family turns up dead.
The "who" in this who-done-it is pretty obvious and the "why" is unexpectedly out of left field but at least the book fully owns this as Amory voices both sentiments herself. In any case, the win-win of these books isn't the mysteries but rather the back-and-forth banter of Amory and Milo. While I'm definitely starting to believe that my early theory about Milo is incorrect, darn it, this book does offer some more insight into Milo's childhood, which is nice.
RATING: 3.5 STARS
Amory and Milo are heading to Paris, after Milo's former nanny, Madame Nanette sends him a letter. Just as they are settling in, there is another murder. The famous parfumier, Helios Belanger, dies just before his new scent is to be released. Amory and Milo are pulled into investigating the circumstances.
I enjoyed learning more about Milo's past and about Milo in general in this book. The mystery was just okay. I found myself a bit more distracted in reading this one. I liked book two a lot more than this one so rated it 3.5 stars rounded to three.
Amory and Milo are heading to Paris, after Milo's former nanny, Madame Nanette sends him a letter. Just as they are settling in, there is another murder. The famous parfumier, Helios Belanger, dies just before his new scent is to be released. Amory and Milo are pulled into investigating the circumstances.
I enjoyed learning more about Milo's past and about Milo in general in this book. The mystery was just okay. I found myself a bit more distracted in reading this one. I liked book two a lot more than this one so rated it 3.5 stars rounded to three.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced