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diane_mcgyver's review
informative
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This is my first book by this author and while it is the 3rd book in A Glass Dolphin Mystery series, it can easily be a stand-alone book. The story is complete with a satisfying ending. The first two in the series were murder mysteries, but this one was an estate and will mystery with a slice of revenge thrown in for good measure.
A few chapters in, I had to chuckle at this line: “It would be planted around houses to ward off witches, though many believed that if rosemary flourished outdoors it was a sign the woman was boss.” I grew a lot of rosemary this past summer. That makes me the boss. As for warding off witches – witches grow their own rosemary.
The author does a wonderful job of creating depth in the characters, so they come off as individuals. She creates a setting and through short scenes delivers the story that kept me turning the pages.
If you are interested in wills, estates, house buying, photography, small town dynamics or stories set in rural areas (particular in Ontario), you’ll enjoy this book.
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