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valefimbres's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
aoosterwyk's review
5.0
Another winner! Rutledge has finally met a woman that may be able to understand his inner conversation. I hope to see her again.
shellystilger's review against another edition
2.0
This wasn’t my favorite Rutledge. But it wasn’t terrible.
abeth_parker's review against another edition
4.0
So good! If Charles Todd wrote it, I will read it. End of story. Not only is Rutledge investigating a case, he's also being pursued by someone who wants him dead. This one was actually a bit creepy.
kathyscottage's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
pattieod's review against another edition
2.0
Probably the slowest of the Inspector Rutledge books. I have enjoyed the series, but this one Draaaaaaaggggs, even by the slower standards of this post-WWI world.
hudsone45's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly the best one so far. There was closure which I really appreciated.
majkia's review against another edition
5.0
complex plot, great characterization. An excellent addition to the series.
bethnellvaccaro's review against another edition
3.0
I think I am giving this three stars because I am just a bit tired of the series. I need to see some change in Inspector Rutlidge. Hamish is getting a bit tiresome by the 8th book.
nonna7's review against another edition
5.0
Whenever I read a Charles Todd novel, I am always delighted by the depth and breadth of the writing. This book is surprising in it's complexity even for a Todd novel. When Ian Rutledge is sent to a small village to investigate the shooting by bow and arrow of the village constable, Hensley, he is surprised until he is told by his mercuric supervisor, Bowles, that Hensley was a good man, and he wants this shooter found and punished. Rutledge can't help but wonder why this is so important. When he gets to the village, he discovers that there is much more to the story. A young girl had disappeared two years before. Some in the village assume that Hensley was responsible for the death of the young woman. Others think that she went to London looking for her mother who had disappeared years before. Meanwhile, Rutledge is finding shell casings left for him. Then someone shoots at him, but it appears to be more of a warning shot. Honestly, this one went in so many directions with so many red herrings, it really kept me guessing. I'm not ashamed to admit I wasn't expecting the ending. This is a terrific book.