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In the sixth of Anne Perry's charming Christmas novellas, a community learns to come to terms with a terrible event from its past.
Emily Radley's Christmas plans are shattered when she learns that her aunt is dying. Although estranged from her, Emily decides that she must journey to Susannah's home in Ireland to assist her in her final days. When she reaches Connemara though, it is evident that Susannah has more on her mind than her health.
Then Daniel, the lone survivor of a ship wrecked in a violent storm, seeks refuge in Susannah's house. Determined to understand why the village is not welcoming its new arrival, Emily discovers strange parallels with the unsolved death of another young man, Connor, many years before. Susannah, desperate to find out what happened to Connor before she dies, urges Emily to investigate. And as she does, Emily learns that some people will do anything to keep their secrets safe.
Emily Radley's Christmas plans are shattered when she learns that her aunt is dying. Although estranged from her, Emily decides that she must journey to Susannah's home in Ireland to assist her in her final days. When she reaches Connemara though, it is evident that Susannah has more on her mind than her health.
Then Daniel, the lone survivor of a ship wrecked in a violent storm, seeks refuge in Susannah's house. Determined to understand why the village is not welcoming its new arrival, Emily discovers strange parallels with the unsolved death of another young man, Connor, many years before. Susannah, desperate to find out what happened to Connor before she dies, urges Emily to investigate. And as she does, Emily learns that some people will do anything to keep their secrets safe.
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Anne Perry is a New York Times bestselling author noted for her memorable characters, historical accuracy and exploration of social and ethical issues. Her two series, one featuring Inspector Thomas Pitt and one featuring Inspector William Monk, have been published in multiple languages. Anne Perry was selected by the Times as one of the twentieth century's '100 Masters of Crime' and now lives in Scotland
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First Sentence: Emily Radley stood in the center of her magnificent drawing room and considered where she should have the Christmas tree placed so that it would show to the best advantage.
Charlotte Pitt has bronchitis, her mother is traveling so Thomas Pitt requests that Charlotte's sister, Emily, answer the request to travel to a small town in Western Ireland where her aunt, who had broken from the family by marrying a Catholic, is dying. Rather reluctantly, Emily complies.
During a severe storm, Emily sees a ship in distress upon the coast. The one survivor reminds the town of a similar incident several ago, resulting in an unsolved murder. Trust of each other has never returned to the town and can't until Emily uncovers the killer.
Ms. Perry's skill at description and creating a strong sense of place was very much in evidence as well as was the emotional questioning and growth of Emily. The characters were interesting--Perry is wonderful in the creation of her characters--but they seemed a bit flat. The mystery wasn't compelling. The story didn't have the emotional uplift others have had and felt somewhat unresolved.
As much as I love Ms. Perry's Christmas books, I felt this was the weakest thus far.
Charlotte Pitt has bronchitis, her mother is traveling so Thomas Pitt requests that Charlotte's sister, Emily, answer the request to travel to a small town in Western Ireland where her aunt, who had broken from the family by marrying a Catholic, is dying. Rather reluctantly, Emily complies.
During a severe storm, Emily sees a ship in distress upon the coast. The one survivor reminds the town of a similar incident several ago, resulting in an unsolved murder. Trust of each other has never returned to the town and can't until Emily uncovers the killer.
Ms. Perry's skill at description and creating a strong sense of place was very much in evidence as well as was the emotional questioning and growth of Emily. The characters were interesting--Perry is wonderful in the creation of her characters--but they seemed a bit flat. The mystery wasn't compelling. The story didn't have the emotional uplift others have had and felt somewhat unresolved.
As much as I love Ms. Perry's Christmas books, I felt this was the weakest thus far.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all of Anne Perry's Christmas novellas and without doubt this is the weakest. The storyline was thin, Emily uninspiring and the mystery rather difficult to believe in. If it was credible it lacked interest. I struggled to finish this and my attention wandered. I shall not go out of my way to read her next novella.
Format:Paperback
Another excellent Anne Perry novel. Emily visits an Aunt in Ireland and turns detective on the Aunts behalf.
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