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cholcombe's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
redred212's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
onaimg's review against another edition
4.0
It’s light reading and perfect for a winter in lockdown... there were a few anachronisms but honestly I didn’t care about them all that much. Poise was well written and it will be interesting to see where she goes to next.
karenstory's review against another edition
4.0
I read this a while ago. I am now bringing my review to Goodreads.
This is set in the 1920's.
Rosie is back with another mystery in which she is traveling to other countries.
In this story there are more murders, a long-lost lover, a pre-Roman coin, a Bee God and a hidden tomb!
And...
Jealous lovers, grasping relatives, gamblers, and the men of Scotland Yard!
More cozy fun!
This is set in the 1920's.
Rosie is back with another mystery in which she is traveling to other countries.
In this story there are more murders, a long-lost lover, a pre-Roman coin, a Bee God and a hidden tomb!
And...
Jealous lovers, grasping relatives, gamblers, and the men of Scotland Yard!
More cozy fun!
madameedwards's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this story and the twists, oh the twist! Can't wait to read on!
jayarna's review against another edition
2.0
Posie is an utterly infuriating protagonist. She's capable in a detective sense but ridiculously hopeless in most other senses. She is really insecure and it grinds on my gears. Nothing she ever does has much of a motive and this plot was just bonkers in the worst way??? We went from England, to Sicily, to Egypt and for no good reason. I'm literally only continuing in the series because I'm sick and can't handle anything more complex (and I'm finished the Lady Detective series which is very sad)
bibliocamera's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked the first book in this series. But I loved this second one! As sure as “bread is bread” I want to go where Posie goes!
halellery's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Things are looking up. This was far more along the lines of Dame Agatha than anything else I've read that wasn't penned by that venerable lady herself.
It was good. Real good. Not that I didn't figure out whodunnit, but Hathaway spun a good yarn, and there was still the possibility I could be wrong, due to some red herrings swimming around. That was refreshing.
Also. Posie is coming into herself here. She didn't make the amateurish mistakes she made in book 1 (she learned!! What a novel concept!). Pesky Len was also dealt with adequately.(though I'm uncertain what Hathaway wants me to assume of his character here, having married him to that uppity little harpy.)
It was good. Real good. Not that I didn't figure out whodunnit, but Hathaway spun a good yarn, and there was still the possibility I could be wrong, due to some red herrings swimming around. That was refreshing.
Also. Posie is coming into herself here. She didn't make the amateurish mistakes she made in book 1 (she learned!! What a novel concept!). Pesky Len was also dealt with adequately.
edlib's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked the first book in this series. But I loved this second one! As sure as “bread is bread” I want to go where Posie goes!