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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 did enjoy this but even so it did just lack that humorous fizz that the first book had. I'm pleased that Shandy and Helen are together and so compatible.
The story is based on the annual show and competition of the Balaclava Agricultural College and a neighbouring college.There is much readying for this. The horses are shod and the animals are all on show, but it is noticed that all the horseshoes in the barn above the horses names have been turned upside down. At first this is just put down t ...more
The story is based on the annual show and competition of the Balaclava Agricultural College and a neighbouring college.There is much readying for this. The horses are shod and the animals are all on show, but it is noticed that all the horseshoes in the barn above the horses names have been turned upside down. At first this is just put down t ...more

Pleasant people in a pleasant setting, with touches of gentle humor. Too bad there was a murder.



