In this book, Crowther must confront episodes from his own past, as he and Harriet travel to his family home to investigate the discovery of an extra body in a tomb. The family estate, which Crowther sold years ago, evokes memories that the reclusive Crowther would prefer to forget.
The unexpected body discovered in the tomb is only one of the mysteries that the unusual pair must unravel. The reason behind the visit of Crowther's sister and her son, a missing girl, another body, a "cunning" man respected by the entire village, the murder of a local museum owner...how do all of these strange incidents fit together?
This is a series that I really enjoy, largely because I like the characters, but I found the first chapter or two slow. When the book picked up, however, my interest was totally engaged. Robertson does a good job with both the major and minor characters, and I enjoyed the setting and the details of Crowther's attempts at forensic science with the knowledge and instruments available in the 1780's.
Another Net Galley read from the Penguin Group.
Fiction. Historical Mystery. 2012. Print version 384 pages.
Doesn't sound like my thing, but I enjoyed your review. I didn't know you were "doing" Net Galley. I just got my first e-galley and am in the midst of reading it.
ReplyDeleteNancy - Yep, and it is a hit or miss proposition like anything else, but I've had enough clear winners to make Net Galley a favorite source.
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