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Maggie
This was a fun read. At first, I wasn't sure I was going to like it too much, but once I got into it I enjoyed this easy read. I loved the subtle humor in it. ...more
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I listened to this book on CD, and, although I'm not a big fan of audio books in genera, I am glad I did. the narrator is from South Africa originally, and does a beautiful job with the accents. At first they were distracting, but once I adjusted to them, they gave a wonderful depth/ authenticity to the story, to hear what the characters might really sound like.
The story itself was pleasant. Not something I'm dying to read the next of, but an enjoyable way to entertain myself while cooking and c
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Grace
Jan 17, 2008 rated it really liked it
I've only read his Isabel Dalhousie books, but I enjoy them, so I figured I'd enjoy these as well. I was really surprised at how different his voice is in this book. How he can do an upper-crust Scottish lady and a middle class woman from Botswana is amazing to me. I enjoyed the structure of this book; many short episodes rather than one long, involved mystery. ...more
Melanie
Feb 29, 2008 rated it liked it
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Julianne Dunn
Nov 15, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Stacie
Nov 22, 2010 rated it liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: mystery, fiction
Ashley
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Christina
Mar 17, 2020 rated it it was ok
Isabel
Feb 25, 2021 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Jody Rowan
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