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Requiem for a Mezzo by Carola Dunn

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zeozombz's review against another edition

4.0

A very enjoyable mystery series. This particular series sports an evolving relationship between the strong-elite protagonist and a Scottish detective. I enjoy the relationship is slowly budding, as I hope a developed relationship will not ruin them working together.

Getting down to the mystery part of the story. The protagonist usually gets drawn into assisting the other solving the mystery because she is usually in the vicinity when the murder occurs. The murders are not dark, so the story remains fairly light.

So far, I do not find that it is easy to solve the mysteries as the reader.

rebeccabadger's review against another edition

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

deballen21's review against another edition

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5.0

The Daisy Dalrymple series is a fun, light read that's become an autobuy for me. Cozy mystery set in the 1920s England.

gray5217's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

laurenjodi's review against another edition

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3.0

Requiem for a Mezzo
3 Stars

The Honorable Miss Daisy Dalrymple and Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher attend the opera only to find themselves enmeshed in a murder investigation when the Soprano Mezzo, who also happens to be Daisy's neighbor, is poisoned on stage. As the details emerge, it is revealed that more than one person might have wanted the diva dead.

Not as entertaining as the first two books mostly due to the fact that the mystery leaves much to be desired.

To begin with, the victim is a nasty piece of work and it is difficult to drum up any sympathy for her. The suspects, of which there are far too many to keep track of without a notebook, are all stereotypical and cartoonish, and it is easy to figure out the culprit and the motive.

Nevertheless, the ongoing character development for Daisy is engaging and her relationship with Alec is progressing in the right direction. The playful banter between Daisy, Alec, and the two police officers under his command is particularly entertaining.

Overall, not the best effort, but I am enjoying the series and the next one takes place on a train á la Murder on the Orient Express!