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3.82 AVERAGE
4 highly eloquent stars for this well done Edwardian period style whodunit with real feel of the era
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the tenth part of the Cambridge Fellow Mysteries and the first book of the series and the first I had the pleasure to read. Now I'm definitely hungry for more "Lessons".
The authentic way of speech Cochrane uses was at first a bit hard getting used to because honestly how many historical fiction novels can you think of that actually employ the correct form of speech from the time they play in? I can't think of many and this book really reads like something that was written quite a few decades ago. But certainly not in a bad way. The language and writing are just so smooth, plus, I'm a sucker for speech from the 19th and Early 20th century. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the writing.
Jonty's and Orlando's hobby and passion is solving crimes, the more difficult a mystery the better. This time they are given a case at the Fyfield estate, which belongs to Jonty's godmother (or was it his mother's godmother?). Almost everyone else thinks is obvious suicide but the more the two investigate with the support of Mr. and Mrs. Steward the more they are convinced that there is more to the suicide than meets the eye, especially when they stumble upon another one that seems to be strangely related to the first one.
The outcome of the case was one I did not anticipate and while the mystery in itself wasn't very action packed or anything it was still highly entertaining and the two main characters are just so compatible and cute together.
This book is not for impatient people because time and time again their inquiries leads the lads to a dead end and they have to reconsider the solutions they found possible up to that point. It's not action packed and it my opinion this fits the language, writing style and characters really well and makes for a believeable mystery whodunit.
Check out my Blog 'Left is right if you just walk far enough' if you wanna read more reviews
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the tenth part of the Cambridge Fellow Mysteries and the first book of the series and the first I had the pleasure to read. Now I'm definitely hungry for more "Lessons".
The authentic way of speech Cochrane uses was at first a bit hard getting used to because honestly how many historical fiction novels can you think of that actually employ the correct form of speech from the time they play in? I can't think of many and this book really reads like something that was written quite a few decades ago. But certainly not in a bad way. The language and writing are just so smooth, plus, I'm a sucker for speech from the 19th and Early 20th century. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the writing.
Jonty's and Orlando's hobby and passion is solving crimes, the more difficult a mystery the better. This time they are given a case at the Fyfield estate, which belongs to Jonty's godmother (or was it his mother's godmother?). Almost everyone else thinks is obvious suicide but the more the two investigate with the support of Mr. and Mrs. Steward the more they are convinced that there is more to the suicide than meets the eye, especially when they stumble upon another one that seems to be strangely related to the first one.
The outcome of the case was one I did not anticipate and while the mystery in itself wasn't very action packed or anything it was still highly entertaining and the two main characters are just so compatible and cute together.
This book is not for impatient people because time and time again their inquiries leads the lads to a dead end and they have to reconsider the solutions they found possible up to that point. It's not action packed and it my opinion this fits the language, writing style and characters really well and makes for a believeable mystery whodunit.
Check out my Blog 'Left is right if you just walk far enough' if you wanna read more reviews
4 highly eloquent stars for this well done Edwardian period style whodunit with real feel of the era
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the tenth part of the Cambridge Fellow Mysteries and the first book of the series and the first I had the pleasure to read. Now I'm definitely hungry for more "Lessons".
The authentic way of speech Cochrane uses was at first a bit hard getting used to because honestly how many historical fiction novels can you think of that actually employ the correct form of speech from the time they play in? I can't think of many and this book really reads like something that was written quite a few decades ago. But certainly not in a bad way. The language and writing are just so smooth, plus, I'm a sucker for speech from the 19th and Early 20th century. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the writing.
Jonty's and Orlando's hobby and passion is solving crimes, the more difficult a mystery the better. This time they are given a case at the Fyfield estate, which belongs to Jonty's godmother (or was it his mother's godmother?). Almost everyone else thinks is obvious suicide but the more the two investigate with the support of Mr. and Mrs. Steward the more they are convinced that there is more to the suicide than meets the eye, especially when they stumble upon another one that seems to be strangely related to the first one.
The outcome of the case was one I did not anticipate and while the mystery in itself wasn't very action packed or anything it was still highly entertaining and the two main characters are just so compatible and cute together.
This book is not for impatient people because time and time again their inquiries leads the lads to a dead end and they have to reconsider the solutions they found possible up to that point. It's not action packed and it my opinion this fits the language, writing style and characters really well and makes for a believeable mystery whodunit.
Check out my Blog 'Left is right if you just walk far enough' if you wanna read more reviews
I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is the tenth part of the Cambridge Fellow Mysteries and the first book of the series and the first I had the pleasure to read. Now I'm definitely hungry for more "Lessons".
The authentic way of speech Cochrane uses was at first a bit hard getting used to because honestly how many historical fiction novels can you think of that actually employ the correct form of speech from the time they play in? I can't think of many and this book really reads like something that was written quite a few decades ago. But certainly not in a bad way. The language and writing are just so smooth, plus, I'm a sucker for speech from the 19th and Early 20th century. It didn't take long for me to fall in love with the writing.
Jonty's and Orlando's hobby and passion is solving crimes, the more difficult a mystery the better. This time they are given a case at the Fyfield estate, which belongs to Jonty's godmother (or was it his mother's godmother?). Almost everyone else thinks is obvious suicide but the more the two investigate with the support of Mr. and Mrs. Steward the more they are convinced that there is more to the suicide than meets the eye, especially when they stumble upon another one that seems to be strangely related to the first one.
The outcome of the case was one I did not anticipate and while the mystery in itself wasn't very action packed or anything it was still highly entertaining and the two main characters are just so compatible and cute together.
This book is not for impatient people because time and time again their inquiries leads the lads to a dead end and they have to reconsider the solutions they found possible up to that point. It's not action packed and it my opinion this fits the language, writing style and characters really well and makes for a believeable mystery whodunit.
Check out my Blog 'Left is right if you just walk far enough' if you wanna read more reviews
Cambridge professors Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith have quite a reputation for sleuthing. And their relationship makes them a rather formidable pair. When an invitation to stay with a friend of the Stewart family uncovers two suspicious apparent suicides, the two simply can't help trying to solve the case. But there are aspects of this one that hit a personal nerve and uncovering the truth may be a bit more challenging than they expect.
A rather enjoyable read. It's one part Sherlock Holmes, one part Poirot, and one part romance. The mystery is really what drives the plot, but the setting and characters really bring it to life. I definitely foresee myself reading more of these two in the future.
A rather enjoyable read. It's one part Sherlock Holmes, one part Poirot, and one part romance. The mystery is really what drives the plot, but the setting and characters really bring it to life. I definitely foresee myself reading more of these two in the future.
Another great investigation for Jonty and Orlando, with additional input from not only Mr Stewart but Mrs S also gets in on the action.
On the way to an acquaintance's house to investigate an apparent suicide, they also discover another unconnected apparent suicide where there are doubts in some minds.
I liked the development of the investigation and all the plot twists, leading us all gradually to the awful truth.
I found it interesting that the nobility were the bad guys and the working class men, Hayes and Covington were acknowledged to have pertinent ideas and be listened too. All very of the age but enlightened probably for that time. Though the solution to the dilemma at the end was probably guided by those class rules
They only problem I have with these time travel additions is knowing what comes after but it is good to see Mr and Mrs S anytime.
On the way to an acquaintance's house to investigate an apparent suicide, they also discover another unconnected apparent suicide where there are doubts in some minds.
I liked the development of the investigation and all the plot twists, leading us all gradually to the awful truth.
I found it interesting that the nobility were the bad guys and the working class men, Hayes and Covington were acknowledged to have pertinent ideas and be listened too. All very of the age but enlightened probably for that time. Though the solution to the dilemma at the end was probably guided by those class rules
Spoiler
- can't see a working class lynch mob having got away with it!They only problem I have with these time travel additions is knowing what comes after but it is good to see Mr and Mrs S anytime.
June 1909. Dowager Duchess Alexandra Temple is suspicious of a death by suicide at her home Fyfield. She asks that the son of her god-daughter. Jonty Stewart, and his friend Orlando Coppersmith visit, with Jonty's parents, and investigate. On the way the family stop at Monkey Island and uncover another death by suicide.
An interesting and enjoyable mystery
An interesting and enjoyable mystery
I have come to love Historical's in the M/M genre, though this was my first book by this author, I plan to go back and read the 9 books ahead of this. Loved the chemistry between Jonty and Orlando, even though they were in the age of prison by showing homosexuality. It was the small things that made them so sweet. Love that Jonty wants to clear up Orlando's past for him even though Orlando says it doesn't matter (you can tell that it does matter).
Now lets talk about Jonty's parents, my oh my, did they make me giggle, especially his dad. Loved their interactions during their "conferences". Really great mystery and a fantastic ending, would reccomend this book if you are looking for a great whodunit without sex scenes.
Now lets talk about Jonty's parents, my oh my, did they make me giggle, especially his dad. Loved their interactions during their "conferences". Really great mystery and a fantastic ending, would reccomend this book if you are looking for a great whodunit without sex scenes.
Not a bad book but it never got me hooked. Full review over here: https://rickusbookshelf.wordpress.com/2015/09/03/arc-review-lessons-for-suspicious-minds-by-charlie-cochrane-cambridge-fellows-10/