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sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
3.0
'On holiday in Capri, Amory and Milo Ames have expected to trade intrigue for a romantic month of blue seas and sunshine. Things take a strange turn, however, when Amory comes into contact with a mysterious woman and begins to suspect she is the missing opera star whose sudden disappearance has been the talk of Europe.
Before long, Amory and Milo find their peaceful holiday disrupted by the rumor of purloined pearls, a clandestine relationship, and a sinister stranger lurking in the shadows. It soon becomes apparent that wherever Amory and Milo go, mystery is not far behind.'
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Intrigue in Capri is a short novella in Ashely Weaver's An Amory Ames Mysteries series and takes place between books 3 and 4, A Novel Revenge and The Essence of Malice.
This novella is a fun mini mystery, the nature of which is lighter than in the full-length mysteries in the series, by which I mean that this isn't a murder mystery. It's a fun mystery, more so because it is unique from the others we have seen Amory tackle before, but it is very short. Even for a novella it is quite short.
Considering the limited number of pages within this novella, the mystery is fun and interesting and the pacing is good. But I'm a bit disappointed that I bought it because it was just so short. I think my Kindle said 54 pages in length, but the novella itself only convers 75% of that. The remaining 25% is simply a preview to. I'm bad at math but that's something like 40 pages? It took less than an hour to read and so I really just wish it could have been at least a bit longer.
I recommend the series and overall enjoyed this novella, but with how short it is I'd say you could simply give it a pass. No major changes or character development occur within the pages of the novella, so you needn't worry about missing anything significant to the progression of the series if you do choose to skip it. If you do choose to read it however, I think you'll find it a nice change of pace that this mystery is different from the others.
Before long, Amory and Milo find their peaceful holiday disrupted by the rumor of purloined pearls, a clandestine relationship, and a sinister stranger lurking in the shadows. It soon becomes apparent that wherever Amory and Milo go, mystery is not far behind.'
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Intrigue in Capri is a short novella in Ashely Weaver's An Amory Ames Mysteries series and takes place between books 3 and 4, A Novel Revenge and The Essence of Malice.
This novella is a fun mini mystery, the nature of which is lighter than in the full-length mysteries in the series, by which I mean that this isn't a murder mystery. It's a fun mystery, more so because it is unique from the others we have seen Amory tackle before, but it is very short. Even for a novella it is quite short.
Considering the limited number of pages within this novella, the mystery is fun and interesting and the pacing is good. But I'm a bit disappointed that I bought it because it was just so short. I think my Kindle said 54 pages in length, but the novella itself only convers 75% of that. The remaining 25% is simply a preview to
I recommend the series and overall enjoyed this novella, but with how short it is I'd say you could simply give it a pass. No major changes or character development occur within the pages of the novella, so you needn't worry about missing anything significant to the progression of the series if you do choose to skip it. If you do choose to read it however, I think you'll find it a nice change of pace that this mystery is different from the others.
aaronreadabook's review
3.0
A fun little interlude in the series. More of a short story than a novella.
didnot_finish's review
2.0
It was much too short. The mystery had barley started and then it was solved.
milkteajeon's review
3.0
very short; i do feel that a major weakness as this series continues is the way amory just kind of seems more like a busybody, involving herself in these mysteries for no good reason. it's rather contrived
oddgirlsmedia's review
4.0
These books are fun, and lean in to a very Nick and Nora quality. The only thing that bothers me in the relationship with Amory and Milo is the one step forward, two step backs routine. I love how Amory never tries to fence Milo in, and doesn't play the jealous wife, as that could be tiresome. However, there needs to be a balance of his level of respect for her as well. Although I do understand that given the time period him having little qualms of her running around town solving mysteries, and his complete faith in her intelligence shows respect in itself.
I liked the over all mystery in this book.
I liked the over all mystery in this book.
vcords_'s review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
rosemaryfay's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
britterization's review
3.0
I knew it was a novella going in, but my only complaint is that I wish it were a little longer! As it was, it was fine - as a longer Ames mystery, I think the concept would've been fantastic. 2.5 stars.