pickThree years after reading book one I finally got around to reading this, the second book in the Redmond and Haze mystery series.Not so much a mystery but a police procedural story and a cosy one at that. It's an ideal book for a relaxing read while snuggled up on the sofa. In parts I found the story quite exciting but mainly it was just a pleasant, satisfying read that kept me entertained throughout. I really liked it.
so-so(1861) Chronicles the evil career of Jabez North -- foundling, fraudster, murderer, genius -- and the efforts by one of his victims to bring Jabez to justice. It's very busy, depends on unlikely coincidences, takes unnecessary detours, then wraps abruptly in a crowded finale that tries to resolve all the loose subplots with handwavey exposition. And yet I liked it: for all its silliness it's also a lot of fun and the snappy writing kept me smiling
I don‘t suppose it rained harder in the good town of Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy than it rained anywhere else.
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@ShyBookOwl
pickA well written cozy mystery, based loosely on real events. Set in Victorian England, it feels well-researched. Multiple story lines and secrets kept me guessing until the end. I‘m looking forward to reading more of this series.
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Prompt: Morally Dubious
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Prompt: Desolate
On my Kindle TBR…
Pianist Nell sets out to earn the money to attend the Royal Academy by playing piano in a popular Soho music hall. But she must #disguise herself as a man to do so. She steps into a night-time world of secrets and dangers…
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@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickSince this book wasn‘t listed, I chose the prequel as my review spot. Alice Coldbreath does it again! A wonderfully thoughtful look at a second chance romance. 💕
