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Vale of Tears (Bradecote and Catchpoll #5) by Sarah Hawkswood (Sept/Oct 25)
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Vale of Tears (Bradecote and Catchpoll #5) - SPOILER Thread - (Sept/Oct 25)
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I decided to give this series a final chance, but really found this book lacking in structure. The mystery itself lacked motivation and credibility and didn't actually begin until quite late in the book, after the author spent considerable time instead updating us on what happened in previous books-- giving,for example, extensive description to each of Daphne's suitors, who hardly figured into the plot at all. There were no real red herrings developed, the mystery had n ...more
I decided to give this series a final chance, but really found this book lacking in structure. The mystery itself lacked motivation and credibility and didn't actually begin until quite late in the book, after the author spent considerable time instead updating us on what happened in previous books-- giving,for example, extensive description to each of Daphne's suitors, who hardly figured into the plot at all. There were no real red herrings developed, the mystery had n ...more
Another great adventure for our eleven year old Flavia. Set at Christmas time, Flavia is determined to find out if there really is a Father Christmas, as she has been told by her older sisters that it is all a myth. To this she quest, she applies her skill of chemistry, which doesn't actually prove it, but does in fact save her life. To enable her father to help clear his debts, he allows a film company to use his residence for filming. Unfortunately, the film never goes ahead as the principal a
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Excellent! I listened to the book on tape, and I swear when I talk about the book, I try to emulate the reader. She's fantastic! The book was especially fun. Looking forward to the next one!
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An extra star for that heartbreaking scene when Captain de Luce rediscovered his and Harriet’s Romeo and Juliet book. Sigh....
Apr 24, 2018
Ruth
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it was amazing
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