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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read all of the books in this series and personally feel that Rawlings is at his best nosing his way through the misty back-streets of London, but this one does have its moments. The apothecary's tiresome love life is to the fore here though, and this time it's the 'enigmatic' Elizabeth Di Lorenzi who toys with his emotions - next time out I'm sure it'll be the return of that irksome actress, Coralie Clive. The increase in the 'romance' factor isn't doing the series any real favours, but the mystery element is quite well handled. Rawlings and his daughter are visiting Helston(e) in Cornwall when a rather unpleasant little girl goes missing and Rawlings feels compelled to investigate. There are some nicely drawn characters (as always) and one or two genuinely exciting passages as Rawlings uncovers a canker below the surface of the quiet Cornish town. The ending is well done, and Lake's writing style is as excellent as always...on the down side there's very little involvement for Sir John Fielding and his runners and I hope we see a return to the capital and its environs in the next volume. Having said that, Samuel Swan is blessedly absent from this one as well ! A little less about the apothecary's love-life in future and a bit more period 'grit' would be welcome next time out - the title suggests that 'The Hellfire Club' may play a part, and I'll look forward to that.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Oh what a disappointment this book is. I have read all eleven of the mysteries so far and have generally enjoyed the rest immensely, with just some slight reservations about Romney Marsh.
The stories are at their absolute best when based in London with the "Blind Beak", the "Beau Monde", Grandfather and the rest. Once outside London, they lose their delight and interest. This tale was boring and unbelievable and will not find a place on my "keep" shelf.
One for the charity shop I think.
I shall read the synopsis of each book carefully in future and will eagerly buy any based in London, but none based elsewhere.
The stories are at their absolute best when based in London with the "Blind Beak", the "Beau Monde", Grandfather and the rest. Once outside London, they lose their delight and interest. This tale was boring and unbelievable and will not find a place on my "keep" shelf.
One for the charity shop I think.
I shall read the synopsis of each book carefully in future and will eagerly buy any based in London, but none based elsewhere.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've loved this series up to now. I like the very believable atmosphere of the time that Ms Lake creates, but this one was a big disappointment. The plot seemed contrived and unbelievable and the scene setting read as if it was being quoted from a guide book/history book of the area.
In fact it read as if Ms Lake had had a jolly good holiday in Helston and had subsequently decided to set one of John Rawlings adventures there, just not very convincingly, I'm afraid.
Not one I'll be reading again!
In fact it read as if Ms Lake had had a jolly good holiday in Helston and had subsequently decided to set one of John Rawlings adventures there, just not very convincingly, I'm afraid.
Not one I'll be reading again!
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