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llu343's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
hidingzeus's review
3.5
It was interesting to see Myrtle struggle between the lure of solving the murder and her desire to protect her father from anything that might happen to him at the hospital. I enjoy this series.
belathora's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
blogginboutbooks's review
4.0
The Myrtle Hardcastle mystery series is one of my absolute favorites! Myrtle is hilarious in her macabre eagerness to solve murders. She's intelligent, curious, caring, self-deprecating, and funny. Seriously, I love her. Her lively voice is what makes these books so entertaining. In addition, the mysteries she investigates are always intriguing, with plenty of twists to keep the stories moving along at a good clip. Along the way, the reader is educated in early forensics practices as well as other historical and scientific details, which add color and depth to the novels' backgrounds. Although the books deal with murder, they're always warm, upbeat, and comical, keeping a light tone that is appropriate for a middle-grade audience. IN MYRTLE PERIL is no exception to any of the above. It's another delightful addition to a series I adore. Naturally, I loved it.
I've listened to all of the Myrtle Hardcastle books on audio and I highly recommend the experience. Bethan Rose Young is a master narrator, bringing all the characters in the books to vivid life. She transitions between voices and accents seamlessly, giving depth to all of them. Her narrations are always excellent.
I've listened to all of the Myrtle Hardcastle books on audio and I highly recommend the experience. Bethan Rose Young is a master narrator, bringing all the characters in the books to vivid life. She transitions between voices and accents seamlessly, giving depth to all of them. Her narrations are always excellent.
verydazedragon's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I love the flipped script—Myrtle and her father at odds with the exasperated Miss Judson was a clever way to shake up the somewhat tired narrative. Mr. Hardcastle apparently wising up (or allowing himself to admit) to his feelings for Miss Judson perfectly rounded out the book. The mystery itself, however, felt like a wild string of coincidences, and left much to be desired.
jilljemmett's review
5.0
A mysterious girl arrives in Swinburne to try to claim she’s the heir to the Snowcroft fortune. Myrtle’s father, Mr. Hardcastle, is hired to help prove this girl’s identity. The girl, who claims to be Ethel Snowcroft, was lost at sea with her parents as a young child, but apparently she somehow survived. Meanwhile, Mr. Hardcastle is hospitalized with severe tonsillitis. While under the influence of pain medication, he claims to have seen a murder. Myrtle and her governess, Miss Judson, are the only people who believe him, so they must conduct their own investigation in the hospital, while also trying to prove Ethel’s identity.
This is another great Myrtle Hardcastle mystery! I loved the complexity of the mystery. Though the case of the girl who was claiming the fortune and the murder in the hospital seemed like two separate mysteries, they were connected. They were cleverly woven together and everything was explained in a way that made sense in the end. I really enjoyed this middle grade mystery!
In Myrtle Peril is a great mystery!
Thank you Thomas Allen and Son for providing a copy of this book!
Content warnings: murder, carbon monoxide poisoning, death of parent, hospital visits, drowning, attempted suicide
This is another great Myrtle Hardcastle mystery! I loved the complexity of the mystery. Though the case of the girl who was claiming the fortune and the murder in the hospital seemed like two separate mysteries, they were connected. They were cleverly woven together and everything was explained in a way that made sense in the end. I really enjoyed this middle grade mystery!
In Myrtle Peril is a great mystery!
Thank you Thomas Allen and Son for providing a copy of this book!
Content warnings: murder, carbon monoxide poisoning, death of parent, hospital visits, drowning, attempted suicide
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Death of parent, and Suicide attempt
emileereadsbooks's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The fourth book in the Myrtle Hardcastle series takes us on a whole new adventure as Myrtle embeds herself into two cases involving her father. One in which his services as a solicitor are engaged to determine the identity of a young girl claiming to be the heir to a large fortune. The other, a murder that he supposedly witnessed as a hospital patient for which no body is found. Myrtle is in hot pursuit of the killer in an aim to save her father and validate his witness statement.
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This latest installment in the series making Mr. Hardcastle more of a central character fleshes out Myrtle's world even more for us. I loved Myrtle at it once again sleuthing, but I also loved that this story brought out her more tender side as it allowed her to deal with emotions brewing from the loss of her mother. This book also highlights Myrtles intelligence and naivety in a beautiful balance so we as the reader can anticipate what is coming in some instances before Myrtle and in others we get to experience the reveal as she presents it to us.
If you haven't jumped into this series yet, I encourage you to do so if you love girl sleuths, a historical (Victorian) setting, and precocious animal sidekicks.
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This latest installment in the series making Mr. Hardcastle more of a central character fleshes out Myrtle's world even more for us. I loved Myrtle at it once again sleuthing, but I also loved that this story brought out her more tender side as it allowed her to deal with emotions brewing from the loss of her mother. This book also highlights Myrtles intelligence and naivety in a beautiful balance so we as the reader can anticipate what is coming in some instances before Myrtle and in others we get to experience the reveal as she presents it to us.
If you haven't jumped into this series yet, I encourage you to do so if you love girl sleuths, a historical (Victorian) setting, and precocious animal sidekicks.