Death of a Cozy Writer by G.M. Malliet

Death of a Cozy Writer

St. Just Mystery #1

G.M. Malliet

297 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction mystery dark lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

Description

From his eighteenth century English manor, rich Sir Adrian Beauclerk-Fisk writes mysteries and disinherits his four spoiled children in turn. At an engagement dinner, he announces his secret marriage to beautiful Violet, once charged with her husb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 160 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
mysterious 62%
funny 37%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
tense 12%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.18

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