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hudsone45's review against another edition
4.0
I assume they made it out but there is like 3 different cliffhangers and I don't appreciate that.
ingera's review against another edition
3.0
Been reading the series back to back, so it’s easy to see there is a kind of repetitive themes, like the ever present beautiful, mysterious women, but I like the series well enough. Do hate the abrubt endings though, I don’t need it wrapped up with a bow, but at least a kind of closure.
majkia's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: I love this series. Very psychological and the plots are complex enough to present a lot of questions.
Ian is recuperating from an injury and so is sent off to the north of England to talk to a Priest about his concerns regarding the recent murder of his friend, another priest. Of course it all turns into quite a mess when Ian begins to delve into the hidden depths of a small village.
Ian, struggling still with his mental state after service in WWI, has a depth and understanding that means he can connect with the odd and downtrodden which lets him uncover a lot of secrets wherever he goes. And, he's tenacious and really doesn't much care if he's possibly ruining his own career when he takes on the powerful.
Ian is recuperating from an injury and so is sent off to the north of England to talk to a Priest about his concerns regarding the recent murder of his friend, another priest. Of course it all turns into quite a mess when Ian begins to delve into the hidden depths of a small village.
Ian, struggling still with his mental state after service in WWI, has a depth and understanding that means he can connect with the odd and downtrodden which lets him uncover a lot of secrets wherever he goes. And, he's tenacious and really doesn't much care if he's possibly ruining his own career when he takes on the powerful.
bethnellvaccaro's review against another edition
4.0
I particularly enjoyed this installment in the series. This series has led me to begin reading non-fiction WWI books.
nonna7's review against another edition
4.0
missed this one when it first came out, but it doesn't matter. It's interesting to see how the character has evolved over the years. In this book WW1 hasn't ended all that long ago and Rutledge is still very much haunted by his experiences there.
When Rutledge is sent to "assure" a bishop that the murder of the priest is in good hands, he is surprised when the local policeman, Blevins, asks him to stay and help. Usually a detective from Scotland Yard is considered intrusive and something of an insult to local police.
Blevins can't imagine that any of the townspeople would ever kill anyone let alone a priest but Rutledge is not so sure. When the strongman from a traveling circus is arrested for the murder, Blevins is sure he has his man. Rutledge is less convinced. Despite his best efforts Blevins can't find the evidence he needs and Rutledge soon learns some things that lead him to believe that the murderer is local and still at large.
As always I can say that I really enjoyed this book. I can say now that I have read every book in both series by the author. Charles Todd, as most avid mystery readers know, is a pseudonym for a mother/son team and the mother recently died. So it will be interesting to see how much changes in upcoming books.
When Rutledge is sent to "assure" a bishop that the murder of the priest is in good hands, he is surprised when the local policeman, Blevins, asks him to stay and help. Usually a detective from Scotland Yard is considered intrusive and something of an insult to local police.
Blevins can't imagine that any of the townspeople would ever kill anyone let alone a priest but Rutledge is not so sure. When the strongman from a traveling circus is arrested for the murder, Blevins is sure he has his man. Rutledge is less convinced. Despite his best efforts Blevins can't find the evidence he needs and Rutledge soon learns some things that lead him to believe that the murderer is local and still at large.
As always I can say that I really enjoyed this book. I can say now that I have read every book in both series by the author. Charles Todd, as most avid mystery readers know, is a pseudonym for a mother/son team and the mother recently died. So it will be interesting to see how much changes in upcoming books.
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.0
A policeman haunted by WWI must investigate the murder of a priest. I didn't love the Hamish angle, but I couldn't figure out any of the solution on this one and that's unusual.
jcbmathcat's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a selection by the library mystery book club in which I am involved.
Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is not yet able to handle full duty when he returns from the war, so he is sent to investigate the brutal murder of a priest.
During WWI, he had to order the execution of one of his men for refusing to obey orders. The spirit of this man, Hamish, comments on things, but only Ian can hear him.
A circus strong man is arrested for the murder, but he escapes and is found dead, apparently from the horse he stole.
Lord Sedgwick's family, sons Edwin and Arthur, are the prominent family members involved in this story.
Great characters and great story!
Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is not yet able to handle full duty when he returns from the war, so he is sent to investigate the brutal murder of a priest.
During WWI, he had to order the execution of one of his men for refusing to obey orders. The spirit of this man, Hamish, comments on things, but only Ian can hear him.
A circus strong man is arrested for the murder, but he escapes and is found dead, apparently from the horse he stole.
Lord Sedgwick's family, sons Edwin and Arthur, are the prominent family members involved in this story.
Great characters and great story!
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
Reading this book was like being fitted with a new eyeglass prescription. At the beginning everything was fuzzy and I had no idea how the pieces came together to make a coherent picture. With each new insight a lens clicked into place, making things a little clearer. Unfortunately, though, when the last lens clicked in, I still didn't have 20/20 vision, and was left feeling fuzzy on all the story connections, rather than having the clarity I wanted. Todd inserted a lot of details and characters that seemed extraneous, just fillers, rather than being meaningful players in the storyline.
3.5 stars, because I loved the post-WWI England setting, and found Ian Rutledge a captivating character.
3.5 stars, because I loved the post-WWI England setting, and found Ian Rutledge a captivating character.
justasking27's review against another edition
3.0
Inspector Ian Rutledge books are not fast reads, and this one in particular spent a lot of time going over the same ground repeatedly, but they're well written and I always love the settings and character development, so I find them worth the time. 3.5 stars for this one, rounded down for being too predictable.