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elemomi's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
peter_longhurst's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ink_andivy's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
peachyteachy's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series ...and there's some darkness to counter the cozy .... highly recommend!
simpleexplorations's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
constantreader471's review
4.0
Both my wife and I enjoyed this book. We agree that it is a solid 4 star book. It is #4 in the series and we have previously read the 1st 3. This book can be read as a stand alone, but there are references to events in the previous books.
This book has two separate plots that play out simultaneously. There is a murder in Nelson, British Columbia. Constable Ames is left to solve the murder on his own, when Inspector Darling is called back to England because of an incident during WWII.
The second plot has to do with Inspector Darling, arrested in England, charged with a murder that he did not commit. Lane Winslow, in love with Darling, and ex British Intelligence agent, goes to England to help clear him. A character from book 1 makes a reappearance.
Some characters in this book:
Constable Ames
Lane Winslow
Inspector Darling, in charge of Nelson Police.
Angus Dunn, British Intelligence, a nasty piece of work
Inspector Sims, British Police, who thinks that he has an open and shut case
Both plots are resolved with a satisfactory ending. There are several twists and turns in the plot. My wife and I recommend this book to Louise Penny fans.
The author does like to have her characters use obscure British words, i.e., "It should be a doddle."
Usually they can be understood when read in context, but I did have consult a dictionary when reading book 1.
Thank You Curtis Samuel at Touchwood for sending me this book.
This book has two separate plots that play out simultaneously. There is a murder in Nelson, British Columbia. Constable Ames is left to solve the murder on his own, when Inspector Darling is called back to England because of an incident during WWII.
The second plot has to do with Inspector Darling, arrested in England, charged with a murder that he did not commit. Lane Winslow, in love with Darling, and ex British Intelligence agent, goes to England to help clear him. A character from book 1 makes a reappearance.
Some characters in this book:
Constable Ames
Lane Winslow
Inspector Darling, in charge of Nelson Police.
Angus Dunn, British Intelligence, a nasty piece of work
Inspector Sims, British Police, who thinks that he has an open and shut case
Both plots are resolved with a satisfactory ending. There are several twists and turns in the plot. My wife and I recommend this book to Louise Penny fans.
The author does like to have her characters use obscure British words, i.e., "It should be a doddle."
Usually they can be understood when read in context, but I did have consult a dictionary when reading book 1.
Thank You Curtis Samuel at Touchwood for sending me this book.
porridge_1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jen_again's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0