polyhy_14's review against another edition
4.0
The fifth book in this series once again doesn't disappoint. I love the way she uses the backdrop of the 1930s to set her intriguing plots, peppering her cast with real historical characters. One small quibble in this one though, I don't think she's aware that giving a hot drink to someone suffering from hypothermia can be fatal. Aside from that, I thoroughly enjoyed the delightful characters and clever plotting. I'm also very relieved to know that there's another book in the pipeline.
wendycherie's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gawronma's review against another edition
5.0
One of the very best of this very fine series. The characters and the historical detail was great. All the characters are well drawn and interesting. I so look forward to my visits with Roland and friends.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I read the first book in this series and fell in love with the story and the characters.
This one is also very interesting with the usual mix of history and mystery.
I really appreciated the background and the plot as well as the development in the characters history.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen
This one is also very interesting with the usual mix of history and mystery.
I really appreciated the background and the plot as well as the development in the characters history.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen
vesper1931's review against another edition
3.0
Rowland Sinclair and his friends have managed to escape from Germany. But they are still not safe. Because of their experiences they feel a need to inform the authorities, so an initial meeting is arranged. Life becomes more complicated when they discover a body.
Sometimes I think Rowland is just a bit naive, but it was an enjoyable read. A mystery mixed in with the history of 1933.
A NetGalley Book
Sometimes I think Rowland is just a bit naive, but it was an enjoyable read. A mystery mixed in with the history of 1933.
A NetGalley Book
anjana's review against another edition
4.0
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thebookmuse's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderful sojourn with Rowland and his friends. Following on directly from Paving the New Road, Rowland is again caught up in a scandalous murder, and is given custody of a wax head from a sculptor at Madame Tussaud's. Here again, he is met with resistance from all sides to uncover the real murderer instead of the innocent girl awaiting trial and possible hanging for a crime she did not commit, and Rowly delivers. A fantastic addition to the Rowland Sinclair series.
A longer version can be found on my blog.
A longer version can be found on my blog.