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While the answer did feel a bit implausible, I liked that Alleyn and Fox got out to the country to solve this one.
I find it interesting that Alleyn uses many of the regular public when solving a murder, sending them off to find out answers or look into buildings, putting an awful lot of trust into someone who doesn't investigate anything for a living and might possibly be guilty of some crime, at least of lying to the police if nothing else.
I also am starting to find it annoying that there is always a re-creation of the scene at some point. Where everyone stands around and says what they did and then Alleyn can prove beyond a shadow who did it. It feels so contrived.

criminally_yours's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced

3.25

naluju's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny informative lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

shlee64's review

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dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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