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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
adventurous
mysterious
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have been a reader of this series from book one and enjoy the characters Edwina and Beryl but this installment feels a bit off. It is difficult to marry the lightness of the previous books with the sombre tone of this one. There is a lot of history and tradegy in it and this is only furthered by the seance. I enjoy cosy rather than historical mysteries and this seems to have taken a turn. Some of the plot was implausible for me and a little too transparent. The writing is good though and if you enjoy a historical novel this may be more your cup of tea than mine.
In an English village after the Great War, the friendship between Edwina and Beryl has evolved such that they opened a private inquiry agency in recognition of their successes in solving local crimes. In fact, in recognition of a recent solved case, they were gifted a beautiful small airplane. A fact that Edwina finds quite disconcerting. And then hearing their talented church organist has resolved to work providing music for seances instead. The village certainly has plenty of things to investigate. The story meanders a bit but all the strange occurrences are wrapped up by the end with a fair but unexpected resolution.Enjoyable for those who appreciate slow developments and clues and a mastery of characterization. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
8 th in the series. Set in post World War I England.Private inquiry agents Beryl and Edwina set out to solve another murder when one of the other attendees at a seance is found murdered. I have loved this whole series and have chosen all of them in audiobook . We also see the continuation of Edwina’s work as an author and Beryls passion for flying airplanes. There is also the involvement of other characters including Simpkins, lawyerCharles, tea shop owner Minnie, and town gossip Prudence . I’m now awaiting the authors ninth foray into this series.
funny
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:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No