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The Avid Reader
, February 18, 2017
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A Death in the Dales was easy to read and well-written. I have not read the previous books in A Kate Shackleton Mystery series, but it was not a deterrent. The author provided all the information a reader needs to enjoy this novel. I liked the main character, Kate Shackleton. She is a smart, strong woman (thank heavens) and a good example to her niece, Harriet. I liked Harriet as well. I hope the author includes her in future books. I believe A Death in the Dales is the type of book you want to curl up with in a cozy chair on a rainy afternoon (and do not forget to have your favorite beverage and snack nearby). The author did a superb job at capturing the time and place. You can tell that Frances Brody did her research. I give A Death in the Dales 4 out of 5 stars. There is a lot going on in this book, but I was able to keep track of the various storylines and their characters. There are a couple of slow spots, but they did not bother me. The romance portion of the book seemed off. I did not feel any love or passion between Kate and Lucian. It felt like the writer seemed there should be a romance in the book and, therefore, included one. Kate and Lucian did not seem compatible, and I could not see Kate becoming a doctor’s wife (especially since she has no clue about shopping, cooking, and village politics). The murder mystery was entertaining and I liked the puzzle. I was able to figure out the killer before the reveal (you know I love solving the mystery). I believe most readers will be surprised. I am definitely going to read the other books in A Kate Shackleton Mystery series.
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