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This is a difficult book to review without giving too much away. It wasn't what I expected from the blurb, but is much more. The writing struck me as rather quaint at first, but it suits the setting of the big old house and grounds where the story unfolds. I had trouble keeping up with who the main character was today and what was going on quite frequently, although which day it is appears at the beginning of each chapter. Who is an enemy and who an ally on any given day- because this changes, c
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5 Stars
#5 read of 2019
#5 read of 2019

I didn't think there was any new ways to tell an estate party murder mystery, but then this book came along. Wow, I actually felt thrill and worry as the bodies piled up in a way that I haven't since first introduced to this type of story so many years ago.
All twists and turns--even the ultimate one--were well earned. But, ultimately, it didn't quite reach five stars because of said ultimate turn. (view spoiler) ...more
All twists and turns--even the ultimate one--were well earned. But, ultimately, it didn't quite reach five stars because of said ultimate turn. (view spoiler) ...more

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