A review by tfpjr492
Lost & Hound by Rita Mae Brown

relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Lost & Hound is a novel about the lifestyle of the Jefferson Hunt Club in Virginia. Oh yes, there is a mysterious murder, which intrudes on the activities of the club. Master of Foxhounds “Sister” Jane Arnold has an opinion about the club’s sense of community. 

“She believed Jefferson Hunt brought people together. Riding in the hunt field overcomes barriers. The fox doesn’t care about your color, religion, social status, or income. He’ll make a fool out of you if he can. Usually he can. Fox hunting is a great equalizer. You can stay on your horse or you can’t. Eventually everyone hits the dirt.” 

A hunt club has a hierarchy. “A foxhunter earns their hunt button first in many hunts, which means they’ve been a regular, learning territory, etc. A hunter who takes the fences after a number of years is often awarded the hunt’s colors.” 

This book is a delightful read about the interpersonal dynamics of a hunt club, and the mystery is eventually solved. The book is recommended for those readers, who enjoy deliberately paced stories.

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