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Murder on Platform Four
by Irina Shapiro
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another in the series with Gemma Tate and DI Sebastian Bell. This time a body is found in a trunk in Paddington Station with no clue as to the identity of the deceased or where the met her demise. The major legwork is undertaken by Sebastian while Gemma endures a somewhat tetchy relationship with the family she works for, caring for the elderly mother of the pathologist she wants to support and assist. the plot is suitably tortuous and has a number of possible suspects before a chance finding leads to the revelation of the killer. As a sideline we see Sebastian get back in touch with his family and then he and Gemma start to make plans for a future together. Once again, the book makes a point of developing a strong female character yet despite being highly competent is not given the same opportunities that a man would be in the same situation. All in all, a really enjoyable read.