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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
une excellente deuxième enquête. J'ai beaucoup aimé le décor et les aventures de nos personnages principaux. J'ai besoin de plus de Samson et Delilah dans ma vie.
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved coming back to Bruncliffe in the Yorkshire Dales, its delightful and colourful inhabitants and of course Tolpuddle. I grew attached to the characters in Date with Death, the first book in the series, especially to the residents of Fellside Court, an old people's home.
In this one, Samson O'Brien, the Private Detective, is hired by one of the pensioners at Fellside Court, who believes somebody is trying to kill her. Samson wonders whether this is just the ramblings of a confused old lady. Is there more to it however as some disturbing incidents happen at the retirement home.
I really enjoyed the slow pace of the story (in line with the slow pace of the village), the Yorkshire Dales setting, the characters, the Christmas background... The story is well set and developed. The author's light writing made it an absolutely lovely read.
In this one, Samson O'Brien, the Private Detective, is hired by one of the pensioners at Fellside Court, who believes somebody is trying to kill her. Samson wonders whether this is just the ramblings of a confused old lady. Is there more to it however as some disturbing incidents happen at the retirement home.
I really enjoyed the slow pace of the story (in line with the slow pace of the village), the Yorkshire Dales setting, the characters, the Christmas background... The story is well set and developed. The author's light writing made it an absolutely lovely read.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
Continuing my re-read of the Dales Detective series, Date with Malice is the 2nd of the series, and quite possibly one of my favourites (although that's like choosing a favourite child!). A resident of the local retirement complex is convinced someone is trying to kill her her, and tries to hire detective Samson O'Brien, who isn't convinced.
And then she's found dead, and fellow residents are convinced the manager is up to no good, and Samson ropes in the help of Delilah Metcalfe to solve the case.
I love the shenanigans of the Bruncliffe pensioners, who show that age hasn't diminished their core of Yorkshire grit. The whole series is full of the most wonderful characters who I just love spending time with. A perfect cosy mystery with genuine laugh out loud moments.
lighthearted
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:
Yes