A Death in Diamonds by S.J. Bennett

384 pages first pub 2024 (view editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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A Death in Diamonds will delight readers who relish a cosy historical whodunit where the trappings of high society and palace intrigue mingle with a light, almost playful tone, inviting them to sift through elegant lies and sparkling alibis rather than wade through graphic darkness.

Description

1957 - A young woman is found dead in a mews house a mile from Buckingham Palace, wearing only silk underwear and a a diamond tiara. An older man is discovered nearby, garrotted and pierced through the eye with a long, sharp implement.According to...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 388 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

lighthearted: 52%

adventurous: 48%

funny: 26%

informative: 19%

emotional: 12%

relaxing: 11%

dark: 9%

tense: 9%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 6%

reflective: 5%

challenging: 4%

sad: 3%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
73% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
8% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

10% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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