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katyjo13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Slower paced than the first book in this series, but the Oxford countryside setting is to die for. And somebody did. The mystery was a little simpler than the previous book, though the main character has more internal conflict to deal with and she exhibited lots of potential for character growth, which is exciting.
stunoelle's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
joycerl's review against another edition
5.0
Mrs Rodd,a widow is asked to find the whereabouts of the brother an extremely wealthy man who is dying.The brother has been missing for 15 years.
Mrs Rodd stays with some friends of hers as she investigates this mystery and is soon in the middle of another one.
This book is very quaint and it makes you want to sip a cup of tea as you read it. Loved reading about the British countryside.
It has a good mix of morality and murder.
Mrs Rodd stays with some friends of hers as she investigates this mystery and is soon in the middle of another one.
This book is very quaint and it makes you want to sip a cup of tea as you read it. Loved reading about the British countryside.
It has a good mix of morality and murder.
tpanik's review against another edition
4.0
Modern audiences will decipher the moral dilemna before Leatitia does, but the slow reveal of this story results in an intelligent mystery with numerous subplots that resolve nicely by the end. Saunders' grasp of Victorian literature is evident throughout the novel, and her writing is full of creative turns of phrase, including descriptions of Laetitia's "penitential shoes"(331).
matildacaton's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, and would recommend - the murderer itself I found to be a little predictable, but how they did it kept me on my toes. I’d also add that I thought there were a few too many characters (especially as most of them were vicars, making it quite difficult to distinguish between them), however the descriptions of Victorian England were wonderful and it was a cosy, light read that left me wanting to read the first novel in the series.
jbrendanshaw's review against another edition
5.0
A delightful period mystery with a fun narrator who struggles to balance her personal convictions with the changing mores of her time. The writing style is good at relaying period style without overwhelming the reader. Loved it and definitely want to read the first in this series!
vesper1931's review
4.0
1851. Mrs Laetitia Rodd has been asked by a wealthy businessman, Jacob Welland, who is dying of consumption to find his brother. A brother, Joshua, who he has not seen for fifteen years. To this end Mrs Rodd goes and stays with friends who live near the last sighting of Joshua. But peace will soon be broken when there is a murder.
Although the second in the series, and my first, it can easily be read as a standalone story.
This is an enjoyable and well-written historical mystery, with its cast of well-drawn characters.
A NetGalley Book
Although the second in the series, and my first, it can easily be read as a standalone story.
This is an enjoyable and well-written historical mystery, with its cast of well-drawn characters.
A NetGalley Book
krisrid's review
4.0
I absolutely love Mrs. Rodd! She's a cooler Miss Marple, and I hope Kate Saunders has many more Mrs. Rodd mysteries planned!
Laetitia is a smart, sensible, capable woman. She is the widow of a man of the cloth, and I love how her "sort-of" partner-in-crime-solving - Detective Blackbeard - regularly reminds her that this gives Mrs. Rodd an in almost everything they need to poke their noses in the investigation.
I also love Detective Blackbeard! He's hilariously dry and funny, and his philosophical approach to letting Mrs. Rodd be involved in the murder investigations is done with objections, but with good grace. Their conversations are some of the funniest parts of this book, and I loved them!
All the other supporting characters are equally charming and funny.
This author has a wonderful writing style, and a real way with creating charming, engaging characters that the reader can be delighted to get to know.
I loved everything about this book, and reiterate - I hope Kate Saunders has more adventures planned for Mrs. Rodd, as I will read all of them with great pleasure!!
Laetitia is a smart, sensible, capable woman. She is the widow of a man of the cloth, and I love how her "sort-of" partner-in-crime-solving - Detective Blackbeard - regularly reminds her that this gives Mrs. Rodd an in almost everything they need to poke their noses in the investigation.
I also love Detective Blackbeard! He's hilariously dry and funny, and his philosophical approach to letting Mrs. Rodd be involved in the murder investigations is done with objections, but with good grace. Their conversations are some of the funniest parts of this book, and I loved them!
All the other supporting characters are equally charming and funny.
This author has a wonderful writing style, and a real way with creating charming, engaging characters that the reader can be delighted to get to know.
I loved everything about this book, and reiterate - I hope Kate Saunders has more adventures planned for Mrs. Rodd, as I will read all of them with great pleasure!!
pavi_fictionalworm's review
4.0
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Disclaimer: APhysical ARC was provided via Bloomsbury India in exchange for an honest. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
The Case of The Wandering Scholar is my introduction to Letitia Rodd, a resourceful widow in her 50s; who has established quite the reputation as a detective.
In this newest case bought to her by her barrister brother; is all about finding a long lost brother of an influential man on his death bed. Little does she know, that this case will soon be connected to a murder of a family friend and will have actually to do a whole lot of introspection before she closes this intriguing case.
Set in the 1850s, this historical mystery fiction is sedately paced and based mostly on gossips and rumours to sift through the multitude of clues found through tid-bits and hearsay! This meant that the reader, aka yours truly, had the opportunity to actually try and solve the case alongside our protagonist; not from evidence per say; but through revelations and so many instances of he said; she said issues.
Letitia Rodd is a wonderful character – intuitative and quick-witted; she had to be survive and actually have a living for herself in a time where women didn’t really have access to opportunities! She also had this uncanny ability to ferret out the truth; determined and a little judgemental and rigid at times; she still opened her eyes to the possibility that maybe her own sense of righteousness could have shades of gray in them.
The Case of The Wandering Scholar was a wonderful historical mystery; not too intense nor too dry; achieving the perfect balance for those lazy afternoons when you just want to cuddle up with a cup of tea (or coffee or hot chocolate) and just get lost in a book!
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