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themanfromdelmonte's review against another edition
3.0
The main focus has very much shifted away from Holmes, or even the eponymous Mrs Hudson, this is very much about Flotsam. It’s also veering into ‘cosy’ territory as not very much happens and there’s never any sense of any real threat to anyone. I get the sense that the author was either very distracted or in a bit of rush towards the end as there were three rather glaring typos in the final fifty pages or so.
eforw's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Mrs Hudson and the Blue Daisy Affair is the fifth book in the cozy English mystery series by Martin Davies. Released 4th Nov 2021 by Canelo, it's 305 pages and is available in ebook format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is on the surface a nice tie-in series starring the redoubtable Mrs. Hudson (of 221B Baker St. fame), and featuring lots of nice Holmes and Watson cameos. As always, this installment also features Mrs. Hudson's assistant Flotsam who has blossomed into a capable, honourable, intelligent, and fearless protagonist in her own right.
There are several disparate plot threads - Russian spies, assassination plots, women's suffrage, rigid social class divisions - and they all twine ever more tightly together to reach a satisfying climax and denouement. The author weaves fictional characters and events so skillfully around real historical characters that it's not always easy to figure out where fact shades into fiction.
Despite being the 5th book in the series, it works perfectly well as a standalone, and I had no trouble keeping up with the plot.
Four stars. This would be a good choice for public library acquisition as well as for fans of historical British cozies. It would also make a good choice for bookclub discussion or a buddy-read for online cozy enthusiasts.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Mrs Hudson and the Blue Daisy Affair is the fifth book in the cozy English mystery series by Martin Davies. Released 4th Nov 2021 by Canelo, it's 305 pages and is available in ebook format. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
This is on the surface a nice tie-in series starring the redoubtable Mrs. Hudson (of 221B Baker St. fame), and featuring lots of nice Holmes and Watson cameos. As always, this installment also features Mrs. Hudson's assistant Flotsam who has blossomed into a capable, honourable, intelligent, and fearless protagonist in her own right.
There are several disparate plot threads - Russian spies, assassination plots, women's suffrage, rigid social class divisions - and they all twine ever more tightly together to reach a satisfying climax and denouement. The author weaves fictional characters and events so skillfully around real historical characters that it's not always easy to figure out where fact shades into fiction.
Despite being the 5th book in the series, it works perfectly well as a standalone, and I had no trouble keeping up with the plot.
Four stars. This would be a good choice for public library acquisition as well as for fans of historical British cozies. It would also make a good choice for bookclub discussion or a buddy-read for online cozy enthusiasts.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
becthebooknerd's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
katrina26's review
adventurous
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
4.0
annarella's review
5.0
Another excellent addition to this entertaining series, I was glad to catch up with the characters and appreciated the fast paced and gripping plot.
Can't wait to read the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Can't wait to read the next story.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
emz_skidmore's review
5.0
This is probably one of my favourite books I have read in a long time! It was such an easy read that I sped through it and it was easy to keep track of all the happenings!
I loved how Flotsam was the main character and it focused on her and Mrs Hudson. It is definitely a good read, definitely recommend and I will be in search of more books by this author!
I was hoping for more about Mr Dashing and Flotsam after them parting ways in the park and was a little disappointed when the book ended quite abruptly! Also this book made me chuckle many times, and I loved that it wasn't all serious!
I loved how Flotsam was the main character and it focused on her and Mrs Hudson. It is definitely a good read, definitely recommend and I will be in search of more books by this author!
I was hoping for more about Mr Dashing and Flotsam after them parting ways in the park and was a little disappointed when the book ended quite abruptly! Also this book made me chuckle many times, and I loved that it wasn't all serious!
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