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nik_reads02's review against another edition
2.0
Mostly a good example of the genre, let down by a pretty weak ending.
geekbrocade's review against another edition
3.0
Absolutely topping!
The mystery was second rate, but the characters were a delight. Definitely going to check out the rest of the Daisy Dalrymple series.
The mystery was second rate, but the characters were a delight. Definitely going to check out the rest of the Daisy Dalrymple series.
rebeccabadger's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jenmcmaynes's review against another edition
3.0
Fun British cozy mystery sent after WW1. Likeable characters and lots of period color.
louise56637's review against another edition
4.0
I like Daisy, she is not your typicle British busybody.
jove64's review against another edition
5.0
A bit slow getting started (the dead body doesn't turn up until the end of Chapter 3) but I really enjoyed it. The characters are great and I'm looking forward to following Daisy in the rest of the series.
noellita234's review against another edition
3.0
Okay. Went on a little long. I could see the end coming.
deballen21's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! All that what-ho and pip-pip! Can see myself becoming a Daisy Dalrymple addict.
nic3's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
I didn't find the book particularly compelling as a country house mystery; the murder wasn't resolved particularly cleverly not was there any narrative tension surrounding the reveal of whodunnit. The historical part was quite well done, with broad historical accuracy so it was nice that that didn't take me out of the story.
The ending was somewhat egregious in my opinionleaning on class and power to avoid any consequences despite the established views of Lord Went water. Daisy's plan wasn't even clever to fix every thing
The ending was somewhat egregious in my opinion
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Colonisation