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A Dangerous Mourning by Anne Perry

susan_ok's review against another edition

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3.0

These books are fairly consistent in their quality and story lines and I am fan of the characters in the Monk books. `However, I am usually ready for these to be done about 50 pages before they are. But I will probably read the next one in the series to see how Monk and Hester finally get together.

elodiethefangirl's review against another edition

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mysterious medium-paced

4.75

carlacbarroso's review

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dark mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

maggymags's review against another edition

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4.0

Excellent series. Great characters and plot.

elysahenegar's review against another edition

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4.0

So entertaining! This is like Downton Abbey meets Endeavor; an intriguing mystery from start to finish.

robynryle's review

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3.0

I sometimes find the mysteries much less interesting in these books than the characters of Monk and Hester and now Rathbone.

booksforbrooks's review

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3.0

3.5 stars - gains half a star because the twist in the last two chapters is really quite good.

suzannalundale's review

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4.0

One of the things Anne Perry captures so well, from which most authors of Victoriana excuse themselves, is the stifling impotence that was a reality of daily existence for most groups in Victorian England. Unless one inhabited a very particular group of wealthy men - first sons, mind you - one could find oneself utterly at the mercy of someone in no way superior, except in rank. It's galling to the modern mind, and a discomfort sometimes important to experience, especially when the experience is vicarious.

vireogirl's review

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4.0

Hester is the star of this one. Clever, daring, persistent, outspoken. Enjoyable character. Creative mystery as well.

margaretefg's review

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3.0

So much to like about this mystery... Did the footman do it? investigate a murder in a