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castiel67's review
4.0
I so loved this except for one thing: We don't find out if they get to stay!!!
rebroxannape's review
4.0
This one puts a nice bow on the story of Dominic Corde, Charotte's ex-brother-in-law, who has played a part in at least 3 of her books, lastly in Brunswick Gardens. ***spoilers for Brunswick Gardens!***** In that book, we learn that Dominic has repented of his kind of evil ways under the influence of a Bishop and has taken orders. When the Bishop is murdered, Dominic is almost falsely accused. In the end he walks away with one of the daughters of the murdered clergyman, the appealing, intelligent, and unconventional Clarice. In A Christmas Secret, we find them very happily married, and solving a murder mystery of their own. The solution of the mystery was lacking as the motive was very weak or non-existent.
jbarr5's review
4.0
A Christmas Secret by Anne Perry
1800's we find the pastor and his wofe leaving London to a new location because of the letter from the bishop.
They head to a counstryside parish where they will be for several weeks during the Christmas holiday. The pastor is to visit the sick and lend a ear to everyone who needs his assistance.
She busies herself around the house and finds things are not right: the pastor had left his Bible and winter clothing and then she reads through the church ledgers.
There are so many characters but easy to keep track of them all. Nobody knows where the priest woul've traveled to as she wants to send his Bible.
Amazing where he is found and how others just tell them so many secrets they've kept for years.
Like hearing of pathways that are only accessible during cold winter months.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
1800's we find the pastor and his wofe leaving London to a new location because of the letter from the bishop.
They head to a counstryside parish where they will be for several weeks during the Christmas holiday. The pastor is to visit the sick and lend a ear to everyone who needs his assistance.
She busies herself around the house and finds things are not right: the pastor had left his Bible and winter clothing and then she reads through the church ledgers.
There are so many characters but easy to keep track of them all. Nobody knows where the priest woul've traveled to as she wants to send his Bible.
Amazing where he is found and how others just tell them so many secrets they've kept for years.
Like hearing of pathways that are only accessible during cold winter months.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
sarahskorupa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tobyyy's review
4.0
Whats better than a peaceful little Christmas Murder? Why, a peaceful little Christmas murder replete with rural England vibes, amirite?
I love Anne Perry’s Christmas novellas.
I love Anne Perry’s Christmas novellas.
bibliocatts's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
git_r_read's review
4.0
Anne Perry is known for her dark Victorian era mysteries with Thomas and Charlotte Pitt and William Monk. I do enjoy those two series, but they take more work for me to read. More concentration and working through the language and manners. Perry's holiday mystery books are much lighter, almost cozy in nature. At least the two I've read are cozy since I don't remember a policeman solving the murders.
This one has Clarice feeling compelled to figure out what has happened in what she hopes will be a home for her and Dominic. Compelled because it's the right thing to do morally and for peace of mind. I liked how the story spun itself out for me figure out along with Clarice and Dominic. I like their relationship and how they interact with the villagers.
I'll look for one of the others next Christmas that's for sure.
Four gentle Victorian beans....
This one has Clarice feeling compelled to figure out what has happened in what she hopes will be a home for her and Dominic. Compelled because it's the right thing to do morally and for peace of mind. I liked how the story spun itself out for me figure out along with Clarice and Dominic. I like their relationship and how they interact with the villagers.
I'll look for one of the others next Christmas that's for sure.
Four gentle Victorian beans....