winternight_3's review
2.0
It was much too short. The mystery had barley started and then it was solved.
milkteajeon's review
3.0
very short; i do feel that a major weakness as this series continues is the way amory just kind of seems more like a busybody, involving herself in these mysteries for no good reason. it's rather contrived
oddgirlsmedia's review
4.0
These books are fun, and lean in to a very Nick and Nora quality. The only thing that bothers me in the relationship with Amory and Milo is the one step forward, two step backs routine. I love how Amory never tries to fence Milo in, and doesn't play the jealous wife, as that could be tiresome. However, there needs to be a balance of his level of respect for her as well. Although I do understand that given the time period him having little qualms of her running around town solving mysteries, and his complete faith in her intelligence shows respect in itself.
I liked the over all mystery in this book.
I liked the over all mystery in this book.
vcords_'s review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
rosemaryfay's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
britterization's review
3.0
I knew it was a novella going in, but my only complaint is that I wish it were a little longer! As it was, it was fine - as a longer Ames mystery, I think the concept would've been fantastic. 2.5 stars.
verityw's review
3.0
A short but fun standalone Amory Ames mystery - I liked it although it was over very fast. I always forget how short Kindle Singles really are. But as I'm waiting for book three to turn up at my library (or go on a good enough offer on Kindle) it filled a little gap - and whet my appetite for more!
bananatricky's review
4.0
Three and a half stars.
Amory and Milo are holidaying on the island of Capri when Amory thinks she recognises a fellow guest at the hotel, a beautiful woman who mutters about needing help.
Amory can't help herself, she is soon tailing the woman and witnessing secret meetings with strange men, could the mysterious woman be none other than the missing opera singer alleged to have disappeared with her manager's priceless pearl headdress?
A short but enjoyable detective novella.
Amory and Milo are holidaying on the island of Capri when Amory thinks she recognises a fellow guest at the hotel, a beautiful woman who mutters about needing help.
Amory can't help herself, she is soon tailing the woman and witnessing secret meetings with strange men, could the mysterious woman be none other than the missing opera singer alleged to have disappeared with her manager's priceless pearl headdress?
A short but enjoyable detective novella.
storiesforhisglory's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
This was a fun short mystery, set in a lovely setting in a fun time period. I thought it would be longer and slightly more involved, but it was satisfactorily wrapped up. I'm interested in seeing more of the characters and will have to hunt up more of the series.