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A Finer End by Deborah Crombie

4.0

Read in conjunction with [b:Murder In Thrall|17165237|Murder In Thrall (Scotland Yard #1)|Anne Cleeland|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361745847s/17165237.jpg|23591961] for a mystery book club, this is the seventh book in the series featuring Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James -- two Scotland Yard police officers who have a personal relationship outside of work. In this book, the two are dating but Gemma's recent promotion at work and other factors threaten to cause tension in their relationship. The two main characters in the other book are also co-workers who have entered into a personal relationship but that is where the similarities end. I very much enjoyed this book and the relationship dynamic between Duncan and Gemma. I've only read one other book in this series -- a more recent one -- and know that I'll enjoy this series based on the two books I've read so far. The mystery and personal aspects were equally compelling to me. Most of the action in this offering takes place in Glastonbury and draws on the ancient mysteries that surround the town. Duncan's cousin asks him to come to Glastonbury after his significant other is hurt and another townsperson is found murdered. Suspects abound and ancient secrets factor into the modern day mystery. This is a great pick for anyone who enjoys history and mystery.