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What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust
by Alan Bradley
The latest Flavia de Luce novel accomplishes quite a bit for the series. 1) Flavia's more emotional and loving relationships are cemented. I appreciate this, as her relations with her estranged father and often cruel sisters were getting frustrating, repetitive, and more than a little sad: 2) we are more cemented in the England of her time. The outside world and the aftermath of WWII intrude even further into Buckshaw, and it's interesting to see Flavia become more aware of the continuing American presence and what it means for her family specifically and for England generally. 3) This seems to close some of the doors to the past and open up new possibilities for Flavia, Dogger, Mrs. Mullet, and Undine (and Daffy, I suppose). If I was new to this series, the B and C storylines could be confusing, but as a person who has read all of the entries, I found it satisfying. It's not a stand-alone, that's for sure. Despite that potential barrier to entry, I definitely recommend it. Perfect for a long travel day during this holiday season!
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.