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A review by constantreader471
An Old, Cold Grave by Iona Whishaw
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up for a pleasnt cozy mystery, with only 1 body and no graphic violence. The body is discovered in Chapter 1 by 1 of 2 Hughes sisters. Lane Winslow, British expat now living in King's Cove, British Columbia, Canada, is asked to help with the investigation by Police Inspector Darling. She has proven to be an excellent detective and helped solve cases in books 1 and 2. This is book 3 in the series and the books work better if you read them in order.
There are alternating time lines, flashbacks between when the body is discovered, March 1947 and when the person died, March 1910. There is another timeline, explaining how some of the characters are transported to Canada. This makes for a somewhat convoluted story line. Also, one character is identified with 2 different names. All of these elements are explained by the end of the book with a satisfactory ending. If you read my review of book 1, you will be happy to know that that this book has a Hallmark movie ending. I read this book in 3 days. I recommend it and I think that the series would appeal to Louise Penny fans.
Two quotes: Inspector Darling to Constable Ames; "We're off up to the lake to see Miss Winslow. She's found another body."
Lane to Darling, who is depressed about his job: "I think that people are going to die, but what matters is making sure their story is not lost. Every time you solve a crime, a murder, you recapture some of the story."
My review of book 1 [b:A Killer in King's Cove|29467155|A Killer in King's Cove (Lane Winslow #1)|Iona Whishaw|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1459877249l/29467155._SY75_.jpg|45041820] https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4980425188
My wife and I plan to continue reading this series.
Thanks to Curtis Samuel at Touchwood Editions for sending me this book.
There are alternating time lines, flashbacks between when the body is discovered, March 1947 and when the person died, March 1910. There is another timeline, explaining how some of the characters are transported to Canada. This makes for a somewhat convoluted story line. Also, one character is identified with 2 different names. All of these elements are explained by the end of the book with a satisfactory ending. If you read my review of book 1, you will be happy to know that that this book has a Hallmark movie ending. I read this book in 3 days. I recommend it and I think that the series would appeal to Louise Penny fans.
Two quotes: Inspector Darling to Constable Ames; "We're off up to the lake to see Miss Winslow. She's found another body."
Lane to Darling, who is depressed about his job: "I think that people are going to die, but what matters is making sure their story is not lost. Every time you solve a crime, a murder, you recapture some of the story."
My review of book 1 [b:A Killer in King's Cove|29467155|A Killer in King's Cove (Lane Winslow #1)|Iona Whishaw|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1459877249l/29467155._SY75_.jpg|45041820] https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4980425188
My wife and I plan to continue reading this series.
Thanks to Curtis Samuel at Touchwood Editions for sending me this book.