Scan barcode
cassie7e's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
mollymareep's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Another light cosy mystery in the crewel world series! This installment we see our main character getting to know more of the town folk, we get a bit more insight into the history of the town, its people and another murder solved by needlework knowledge which i love! the only gay character is a little stereotypical and the language is a bit dated but I try to see it from the POV and context of when it was written, the kind of audience it was intended for and also the characters themselves and what their outlook/backgrounds are.
mschrock8's review against another edition
4.0
Betsy is settling in to town and learning more and more about fiber art when another mystery with two deaths sucks her back into investigating.
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length seven hr, 20 min
Borrowed on Hoopla through JCPL.
Listening length seven hr, 20 min
bikes_books_yarn's review
3.0
The second book in the series.
When the town decides to raise an old Ferry Boat out of the lake they weren’t expecting to find the remains of a human on board. There isn’t much forensic evidence left - the boat was sunk in 1949 and the body was on it at the time - but there was a piece of unidentified lace fabric near the victim. This is where Betsy comes in - being the owner of the towns Needlework shop and the main character of this series - it’s just a given she would get involved.
A fun little read. We get to see the character of Betsy develop a little more in this book and I find myself slowly warming up to her. Again - this is what I would call Mystery-light. (No Maltese Falcon in this book.) And as with the first one - this mystery is very PG. I would maybe even call it G but there is a murder in each book - which kind of steps the rating up a little bit.
When the town decides to raise an old Ferry Boat out of the lake they weren’t expecting to find the remains of a human on board. There isn’t much forensic evidence left - the boat was sunk in 1949 and the body was on it at the time - but there was a piece of unidentified lace fabric near the victim. This is where Betsy comes in - being the owner of the towns Needlework shop and the main character of this series - it’s just a given she would get involved.
A fun little read. We get to see the character of Betsy develop a little more in this book and I find myself slowly warming up to her. Again - this is what I would call Mystery-light. (No Maltese Falcon in this book.) And as with the first one - this mystery is very PG. I would maybe even call it G but there is a murder in each book - which kind of steps the rating up a little bit.
kristirose's review
5.0
Excelsior, Minnesota is a buzz with excitement over the raising of a ferry sank during the 1940s. However, no one anticipated that a skeleton would be found on board. Who was the murder victim? How did she end up on the Hopkins Ferry? When the only clue discovered is a piece of lacework, Betsy Devonshire cannot resist trying to solve the mystery.
This book is one of the best plotted cozy mysteries that I have ever read. The clues are very well hidden within the story. The theme of needlework is integral to the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
This book is one of the best plotted cozy mysteries that I have ever read. The clues are very well hidden within the story. The theme of needlework is integral to the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
rynflynn12's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
strawberrycasualreader's review
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
crochet_bby's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
theratsofnihm's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
anderson65's review
4.0
A sleuthing needle-arts shop owner is the lead character in this entertaining Needlecraft Mystery series. The author skillfully threads needle craft through the story in a natural way that fits with the action and plot, a feat that is not always accomplished in some cozy series. Monica Ferris' writes with savvy use of misdirection that engages and challenges the reader. FRAMED IN LACE is an entertaining, deliciously crafted story of strength, ingenuity and needle work, of course!