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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Enjoyed the romance between Robert and Lucy much more than the mystery. Found the reveal at the end unbelievable and convoluted. Not sure if I will seek out the next book in the series.
Death Comes to Kurland Hall
4 Stars
Lucy Harrington returns home to Kurland St. Mary to help with the preparations for her best friend’s wedding. Her homecoming is marred not only by the irascible Major Robert Kurland, whose bungled proposal of marriage has set Lucy’s teeth on edge, but also the presence of Mrs. Chingford, a meddling widow who has set her sights on Lucy’s father. When the infuriating woman is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, Lucy and Robert are convinced that any one of the many wedding guests with a motive might have done away with her.
A charming cozy mystery series set in Regency England.
Lucy Harrington is not your usual historical heroine content to either manage her father’s home or marry the first man who proposes. She is intelligent, outspoken and confident to the point of recklessness at times.
Major Kurkland, however, is the epitome of the domineering hero convinced that Lucy, as a member of the "weaker and fairer sex", is in need of his protection even as he reluctantly comes to realize that his feelings for her run much deeper than duty and responsibility.
Even as they fight against their growing attraction and fail again and again to recognize what is so clear to everyone around them, Lucy and Robert finally take those irrevocable yet necessary steps in their slow burn romance.
The murder mystery in this installment is slightly more complex than in previous books due to the nature of the victim. Mrs. Chingford’s tendency toward capitalizing on the secrets of others and spreading malicious gossip results in the accumulation of numerous suspects and motives. That said, the ultimate revelation of the culprit is not that surprising given the evidence.
In sum, this is an entertaining addition to an engaging series with wonderful characters. I look forward to reading the next book as soon as it becomes available.
4 Stars
Lucy Harrington returns home to Kurland St. Mary to help with the preparations for her best friend’s wedding. Her homecoming is marred not only by the irascible Major Robert Kurland, whose bungled proposal of marriage has set Lucy’s teeth on edge, but also the presence of Mrs. Chingford, a meddling widow who has set her sights on Lucy’s father. When the infuriating woman is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, Lucy and Robert are convinced that any one of the many wedding guests with a motive might have done away with her.
A charming cozy mystery series set in Regency England.
Lucy Harrington is not your usual historical heroine content to either manage her father’s home or marry the first man who proposes. She is intelligent, outspoken and confident to the point of recklessness at times.
Major Kurkland, however, is the epitome of the domineering hero convinced that Lucy, as a member of the "weaker and fairer sex", is in need of his protection even as he reluctantly comes to realize that his feelings for her run much deeper than duty and responsibility.
Even as they fight against their growing attraction and fail again and again to recognize what is so clear to everyone around them, Lucy and Robert finally take those irrevocable yet necessary steps in their slow burn romance.
The murder mystery in this installment is slightly more complex than in previous books due to the nature of the victim. Mrs. Chingford’s tendency toward capitalizing on the secrets of others and spreading malicious gossip results in the accumulation of numerous suspects and motives. That said, the ultimate revelation of the culprit is not that surprising given the evidence.
In sum, this is an entertaining addition to an engaging series with wonderful characters. I look forward to reading the next book as soon as it becomes available.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
I've been enjoying this series and the will they won't they, but im finding Major Kurland's behaviour to be going further from "irritated because disabled and in pain" and more and more into "machist and sexist" in a way that can't really be brushed off. And yet I think I'm still supposed to root for them. Within 3 books he has had no character development and will probably complain til his last breath about "managing females" and that rather detracts from my enjoyment of the mystery. Too bad, because it was refreshing to have a disabled main character, with chronic pain.
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
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:
N/A
An entertaining continuation of the series, with the lead pair proving as inept at unravelling the mystery as they are at expressing their own feelings, until the very end, naturally.
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Great mystery series set in the regency, with continuing developments over several books that increases interest.
Miss Harrison, the heroine is a bit too strong willed for regency times. She is meant to be the more polite of the two (her and Major Kurland) but due to stricter societal conventions for woman, she oversteps the limit a bit. She is quite full of pride, and headstrong. Major Kurland is recovering from a painful war wound, which affects his mood and offends his pride. This book could be called "Pride and Pride Takes the Case."
In this case, a mysterious death during a wedding at Major Kurland's house sets off the chase. Shortly into the book, it was a bit clear about who would be the victim. They convince the county doctor to withhold facts as they work together (read:compete with each other) to gather clues and question witnesses. Add red herrings to Mr Pride and Miss Pride's romantic tension, and the result is a cloudy but enjoyable, light cozy read set in the regency. Better than most mysteries set in that era.
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Miss Harrison, the heroine is a bit too strong willed for regency times. She is meant to be the more polite of the two (her and Major Kurland) but due to stricter societal conventions for woman, she oversteps the limit a bit. She is quite full of pride, and headstrong. Major Kurland is recovering from a painful war wound, which affects his mood and offends his pride. This book could be called "Pride and Pride Takes the Case."
In this case, a mysterious death during a wedding at Major Kurland's house sets off the chase. Shortly into the book, it was a bit clear about who would be the victim. They convince the county doctor to withhold facts as they work together (read:compete with each other) to gather clues and question witnesses. Add red herrings to Mr Pride and Miss Pride's romantic tension, and the result is a cloudy but enjoyable, light cozy read set in the regency. Better than most mysteries set in that era.
**eARC netgalley**
3.5 is a more accurate rating. A very nice historical mystery with a very traditional mystery. More than likely will read the next installment.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 stars I’m beginning to think that no book in this series will really measure up to the first one for me. Ironically it’s because the first book concerned itself mostly with character development and novelistic stuff, and the mystery contributed to the character development but was mostly dealt with at the end. And that’s okay with me, because I really like the main characters in this series. This 3rd installment strikes a decent balance between main characters and mystery. Unlike #2, the mystery is interesting, and a lot happens to, and between Lucy Harrington and Robert Kurland.