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snickies's review against another edition
2.0
The slow burn romance is charming; I was completely uninterested in the actual mystery.
bethanyread's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoying this series. The mysteries are interesting and Father Max does not tell you everything he has figured out -- leaves until the last moment. His relationships with the villagers are fun -- love the characters -- Suzanna, the doctor, some of the kids, Awena, nothing much on Lily in this one.
edhyndman's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
deborah1's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gray5217's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kennethm's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
3.5
Not a bad mystery but the start was really slow and I almost put it down and never picked it back up. About half way through it actually gets to the mystery part.
lorimichelekelley's review against another edition
4.0
Audible version: I was looking for a cozy mystery set in the 21st century and this series has made me so happy! It's perfect with intelligent writing, fun characters, and a balance between the mystery and the character's lives. While Max is an Anglican priest, he isn't a judgy Christian. And his flock isn't a bunch of prudes, so even though you feel like you're in this old timey conservative scene, one of the parishioners will pipe up with a string of expletives or wear a racy dress to a holiday party celebrating all the holidays of the season, no matter the faith. I hope the titles don't determine the number of books in this series, because I need more than four if they continue to be this entertaining! (and no, they aren't quite as good as the Gamache series, but pretty close)
judyward's review against another edition
4.0
Agatha Christie fans rejoice, G. M. Malliet is in the house. I have grown attached to the mysteries of G. M. Malliet and this book is no exception because it has everything that I love--a remote English village, a murder (or two) that take place mostly off-scene, and a very likeable sleuth. Max Tudor is the Anglican priest in the village of Nether Monkslip. When a host of long-lost relatives descend their greedy selves on Chedrow Castle for the Christmas holidays, you just know that the "peace on Earth, good will toward men" is going to be in short supply. And, predictably, someone, most probably a member of the family, stabs elderly Lord Footrustle to death while he is asleep and then his twin sister is found dead, likely of shock. Tudor, who is a former M15 agent, is sent by the police to the Castle to comfort the grieving, help plan the funerals, and find out what the devil is going on. A wonderful read.