Charmed Circle

by Carol Smith

The chance meeting of seven strangers on a Caribbean holiday takes on a bizarre twist when one of them turns up murdered along with the ex-lover of another, and it suddenly seems that their all being there together is not a coincidence

355 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1998

About the author

Librarian's Note: There is more than one author with this name.

Carol Smith was born in London and worked in the book trade, both in London and New York, before becoming a full-time writer herself. For much of that time she ran her own literary agency, focussed on finding and developing new talent, although now her own writing takes up most of her time. She lives in Kensington. She also writes under the name Alex Crowe.

Reviews

[Sydney Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are very few books that can have an ending that I don't see coming. This is one of them.

At the heart of this story is friendship and what it means to have relationships with people.

Honestly if you like Four Weddings and a Funeral, I think you'll enjoy this book, it has a similar feel. Personally I think it's better than the movie but that's just me.

What I can say is that Carol Smith created a story that inspired me to become an author. I was able to give this book to my daughter almost twenty years later, and now she loves it too.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I liked the characters in this and it kept me riveted until the end.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good story, but a bit overdone.

[Cynthia · Rating 1 out of 5]

ANTIGUA - Pointless.

[Chris Bullock · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK to read, but a bit long-winded and predictable.

[Melissa (Always Behind) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good mystery. Group of friends meets in Antigua every year, then murders occur. Back cover gives away too much, so avoid reading that.

[Ja'nai · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just couldn't get into it. I gave up prior to finishing.