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karlynrose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lexy1707's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
Brisbane and Lady Julia have been enjoying a wonderful 9 month long honeymoon when they are joined by Julie's sister Portia and brother Plum. They received a distressing letter from Jane upon the untimely death of her husband. With Jane getting ready to deliver her first child the March clan heads off to exotic Darjeeling. Upon arrival it becomes more clear that maybe Jane's husband's death wasn't merely an accident after all. Lady Julia is more than ready to jump into an investigation, helping out Brisbane, but he is still rather adamant that she remain out of his line of work. This of course causes trouble for the newlyweds and they come to find that now that the honeymoon is literally over, they'll have to begin to deal with real life.
There's been quite a gap for me in reading the Lady Julia series. But starting Dark Road to Darjeeling I realized how much I've missed reading about the Lady Julia and Brisbane and their family. I think the title of this one "Dark" says it all. True, all the stories thus far have involved some form of mystery or another and often they involve solving a family murder, but I found Dark Road to be the most morose of the group. The fun banter between Julia the other characters waylaid the depressing context of the story, but it wasn't completely successful in keeping everything light. I can't quite remember the others in the series being this dark.
Julia and Brisbane continue to be wonderful on page together and even though Julia looks as this investigation in a contest sort of way, I still just wanted them on page together throughout the whole thing. They find that they still have a lot to work on in their relationship, but that is the nature of marriage. It's nice to see how devoted they are to each other, even in their own way.
A lot happens in this book and I'm eager to read the last full-length novel and the other novellas in the series to catch-up completely.
There's been quite a gap for me in reading the Lady Julia series. But starting Dark Road to Darjeeling I realized how much I've missed reading about the Lady Julia and Brisbane and their family. I think the title of this one "Dark" says it all. True, all the stories thus far have involved some form of mystery or another and often they involve solving a family murder, but I found Dark Road to be the most morose of the group. The fun banter between Julia the other characters waylaid the depressing context of the story, but it wasn't completely successful in keeping everything light. I can't quite remember the others in the series being this dark.
Julia and Brisbane continue to be wonderful on page together and even though Julia looks as this investigation in a contest sort of way, I still just wanted them on page together throughout the whole thing. They find that they still have a lot to work on in their relationship, but that is the nature of marriage. It's nice to see how devoted they are to each other, even in their own way.
A lot happens in this book and I'm eager to read the last full-length novel and the other novellas in the series to catch-up completely.
showell's review against another edition
4.0
I never regret the time spent on a Deanna Raybourne novel. This one was no exception, although there were a couple of "surprises" that weren't actually surprises in my opinion, but rather Julia being obtuse. But the solution to the mystery was not one of them and really, what more can you ask? Devastating ending yet one that makes me eager to see more of the Marsh family. Such a shame there wasn't more done with the hermit this time around. But perhaps that is a nugget planted for a future book.
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
I was unable to guess the murderer but figured out which family the murderer belonged to. Although this series sometimes resorts to the typical conflict between romantic co-investigators about the danger of the job, a conflict that I find extremely tedious, the dynamic between Julia and Brisbane still holds my attention. If you are interested in this series, I recommend that you start with the first book, Silent in the Grave.
See my complete review here:
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See my complete review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/tag/dark-road-to-darjeeling/
soniapage's review against another edition
3.0
This has been my favorite of the series, mainly because of the exotic location of a tea plantation in Darjeeling. Interesting characters, well-paced story, bittersweet conclusion.
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Julia and her husband, Brisbane have been traveling all over the Mediterranean for their honeymoon. They just returned after being gone for eight months. Brisbane and Julia are ready for a change of pace. Julia’s sister, Portia tells Julia that she wants both Julia and Brisbane to go with her to India. Portia’s good friend, Jane Cavendish is in need of their assistance.
Jane’s husband is dead and Jane is with child. If Jane and her child hope to have a safe future then they will need all the help they can get from Julia, Brisbane and Portia. Everyone is guilty.
Dark Road to Darjeeling is the fourth Julia Grey novel. Julia is like the female version of Sherlock Holmes. Even when Julia is suppose to be enjoying the rest of her honeymoon, she cannot help but find herself in the middle of a good murder mystery. Julia was bitten by the mystery bug when she helped her current husband, Brisbane solve her former husband’s murder. Julia and Brisbane make a great pair. They are meant for each other. Dark Road to Darjeeling will have fans walking a road of mystery/suspense and romance!
Jane’s husband is dead and Jane is with child. If Jane and her child hope to have a safe future then they will need all the help they can get from Julia, Brisbane and Portia. Everyone is guilty.
Dark Road to Darjeeling is the fourth Julia Grey novel. Julia is like the female version of Sherlock Holmes. Even when Julia is suppose to be enjoying the rest of her honeymoon, she cannot help but find herself in the middle of a good murder mystery. Julia was bitten by the mystery bug when she helped her current husband, Brisbane solve her former husband’s murder. Julia and Brisbane make a great pair. They are meant for each other. Dark Road to Darjeeling will have fans walking a road of mystery/suspense and romance!
nolegirl's review
5.0
The latest in the Lady Grey/Brisbane series from Deanna Raybourn did not disappoint. An exotic location, India. A murder, of course. Family and intrigue all added up to another fantastic mystery.
Now that Lady Julia and Brisbane have married they have to figure out how to live together. Being on an extended honeymoon has only kept them from dealing with how Julia wants to feel useful and be part of Brisbane's adventures and how Brisbane wants to protect her. Those undercurrents move this story along as they, sometimes together and sometimes separately, try to figure out who as killed Julia's distant cousin Freddie who just happened to marry Portia's Jane. There are plenty of suspects and several smaller intrigues that cause some confusion until the end when the killer is finally revealed.
Now to wait for the next installment of this series.
Now that Lady Julia and Brisbane have married they have to figure out how to live together. Being on an extended honeymoon has only kept them from dealing with how Julia wants to feel useful and be part of Brisbane's adventures and how Brisbane wants to protect her. Those undercurrents move this story along as they, sometimes together and sometimes separately, try to figure out who as killed Julia's distant cousin Freddie who just happened to marry Portia's Jane. There are plenty of suspects and several smaller intrigues that cause some confusion until the end when the killer is finally revealed.
Now to wait for the next installment of this series.
ponckumari's review against another edition
4.0
It was interesting to read about pre-independence India from the point of view of a British protagonist. The characters are well etched and though the main plot is a murder investigation, i wasn't really keen on knowing the killer as much as I was to know how an early 19th century 'feminist' would handle the stuff thrown at her. Lady Julia Grey does not disappoint.
mamap's review against another edition
4.0
fun victorian novel with lady julia grey and brisbane getting a little bored with married life and needing a little mystery to pick things up. seems they get it. some valid discussions on marriage and relationships. some fun surprises and a hint at a future novel.