makloc11's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
yetilibrary's review against another edition
2.0
"There's a murderer on this island who, in addition to the regularly-scheduled murdering, is out to get me. Should I go for a walk in the foggy woods alone?"
"Absolutely."
"Absolutely."
quietjenn's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this one dragged a little and I'm not entirely convinced on the resolution/motivation, but I enjoyed it and have already put in my library reserve for book three.
ncrabb's review
4.0
It’s been quite some time since I visited the always-intelligent caterer turned minister’s wife, and I’m long overdue.
If you’ve never dipped into this series before, you need to know that Faith Fairchild is a city girl big-time. She’s quintessentially New York, but her marriage to a New England minister and the consequent birth of their son, Ben, means getting home to the city doesn’t happen often.
It’s summer as the book begins, and Faith, Tom, and young Ben have rented a farmhouse in southern Maine. Tom has to temporarily go to a ministerial retreat for a couple of weeks, and Faith and the little boy have the run of the place.
While walking outside with her son, Faith discovers a body just off shore, and her amateur sleuthing adventures begin. Part of this is tied up in the fact that, at an estate auction, Faith bought a quilt that cleverly includes a map to a buried treasure. It’s a treasure the descendants of the woman whose items are being auctioned want to get, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it.
Before the killer is ultimately caught, two more murders will happen, and Faith’s life is endangered—an unfortunate bit of formulaic fluff that seems to be all too predictable in these books.
That said, it’s a great series, and I consistently enjoy the characters.
If you’ve never dipped into this series before, you need to know that Faith Fairchild is a city girl big-time. She’s quintessentially New York, but her marriage to a New England minister and the consequent birth of their son, Ben, means getting home to the city doesn’t happen often.
It’s summer as the book begins, and Faith, Tom, and young Ben have rented a farmhouse in southern Maine. Tom has to temporarily go to a ministerial retreat for a couple of weeks, and Faith and the little boy have the run of the place.
While walking outside with her son, Faith discovers a body just off shore, and her amateur sleuthing adventures begin. Part of this is tied up in the fact that, at an estate auction, Faith bought a quilt that cleverly includes a map to a buried treasure. It’s a treasure the descendants of the woman whose items are being auctioned want to get, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it.
Before the killer is ultimately caught, two more murders will happen, and Faith’s life is endangered—an unfortunate bit of formulaic fluff that seems to be all too predictable in these books.
That said, it’s a great series, and I consistently enjoy the characters.
nonna7's review against another edition
3.0
I have a few "guilty pleasure" authors. They are writers who are a lot of fun with characters who are pretty much flawless unlike the rest of us. We have Faith Fairchild, former up and coming Manhattan caterer, who fell head over heels in love with Tom Fairchild, an Episcopal minister, and gave it all up. (Of course having a modest trust fund from your grandmother helps cushion the blow. See what I mean?) Of course she is beautiful, has the ability to cook gourmet meals while taking care of a 2 yr old and, oh, by the way, is always finding a body wherever she is. In this episode, Faith is on a vacation on a Maine island called Sanpere. Their neighbors, Pix and Sam, have a summer house. Of course, Sam is an attorney, and Pix is a housewife. Faith has been working on bringing good food to their small town of Alesford near Boston, but this is a vacation. Still, thanks to two teenage girls, she has the time to whip up a fish mousse plus some other gourmet delights. This book is a fun read with more than one body, a lost treasure and more. It's a fun series and a good break after reading something dark.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
exurbanis's review against another edition
4.0
Faith Fairchild #2, city girl vacationing in rural Maine, but trying hard. Some have called her a snob, but I like her. I'm sure to continue with this series.
This entry was interesting because the quilt that Faith bought at auction had so many different patterns in its squares. Clever clues.
This entry was interesting because the quilt that Faith bought at auction had so many different patterns in its squares. Clever clues.
skinnypenguin's review
3.0
A fun, interesting cozy. Like how the old lady made a quilt with clues in it by places squares in a certain pattern with the names of the squares making a treasure map. Lots of deaths on a vacation island. Showcased traditional ideas of off-islanders versus locals. Discussed some of the problems that occur on small islands such as drugs and lack of jobs and how the local economy is impacted by outsiders.