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Bezig met laden... Mystery in the Highlands (2023)door Lydia Travers
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  jetangen4571 | Jul 23, 2023 |   It’s November, 1911 and Maud McIntyre and her ladies maid, Daisy are a female detective duo known as the McIntyre Agency located in Edinburgh. Daisy receives a letter from her cousin imploring them to travel to Fort Williams in the Highlands to investigate what may be two suspicious deaths. Off they go with a full description of their traveling costumes. Maud is precise and often ponderous while Daisy is sharp and just a wee bit impetuous. And that describes much of this book. There was too much detail about hats and clothing, too much vernacular and subsequent parsing of its meaning. There was commendable social commentary although I thought it was misplaced and slightly gratuitous and just another example of a sentence that is part of the story and then takes a left turn. Informative definitely, but unnecessary. Comparisons are often unfair but once it is read it is hard to forget. Travers writing is fine, well reasoned and thoughtful just not what I anticipated and that is no fault of hers. I am rounding up for great descriptions, a well thought out murder mystery that is handled with interesting characters. Thanks to Bookoutre and NetGalley for a copy. (  ) kimkimkim | Jul 20, 2023 | An entertaining and well-written historical mystery. With its likeable main characters, backed-up by a cast of varied characters. Another good addition to this cozy series. (  ) Vesper1931 | Jul 12, 2023 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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When members of a choir start dropping dead in the Highlands, Maud McIntyre and her lady's maid Daisy go undercover to discover the inharmonious culprit. But will they uncover the killer before another murder takes place? Edinburgh, 1911: When Maud and Daisy receive a letter from Daisy's cousin, Clara, sharing her fears that two sudden deaths in her local choir weren't accidental, at first Daisy thinks her cousin is overreacting. But Maud's detective senses tell her something is afoot, and so they make haste to the Highlands to investigate. As soon as they arrive, Maud and Daisy go undercover in the choir to find potential suspects. But with one murder deemed a heart attack, and the other declared an unfortunate drowning, Maud and Daisy have their work cut out when it comes to persuading the local police that perhaps the choir isn't as perfectly in tune as everyone thinks... But finally they receive a clue in the form of an anonymous letter. Enclosed is a rhyme which they're certain holds the key to the next murder... With the clock ticking down to another death, they know they can't miss a beat - but will Maud and Daisy solve the mysterious rhyming verse before another singer is silenced, or will this case lead to their own untimely swan song? A gripping and unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles. Readers are loving The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency series: 'This was a 6-star read for me! I simply adore Maud and Daisy. I cannot wait for more in this series!!' @loris2littlelibrary ????? 'Fantastic... A page-turner!... Unputdownable cosy mystery... Funny and addictive!!!.... I became completely hooked... I just had to carry on reading... I completely devoured it in several hours!... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ????? 'I love this series so much! I loved this one just as much as the first... I absolutely love Maud and Daisy. So much fun!' Angelic Light ????? Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This is a fun and relaxing series perfect for obnoxious weather!
Maud and Daisy are a formidable team of sleuths in 1911 Scotland and have been drawn in to a weird "game" of threats disguised as riddles followed by murders.
The plot is interesting and reasonable including unexpected twists, strange red herrings, and a frustrating amount of overt misogyny. I loved it and am looking forward to following the ongoing series!
I requested and received an EARC from Bookouture via NetGalley. Thank you! (