I have to agree with J.Lesley's review, Lois Meade is much too prickly for my liking aswell. I have just finished the third book, Weeping on Wednesday, and she still has not really changed her attitude. She seems unnecessarily rude and very abrupt especially to the character Inspector Cowgill. (whom I like) Surely, any other DCI, would have told her in no uncertain terms to..'Sling yer 'ook love'..ages ago! That said, I shall continue to read the whole series as most of the other characters are very enjoyable and the detail of the village and surrounding area is very well written...and I do like a 'Village Cozy'!!