He settles in rural Devon near his family and begins life as a country physician. Asked to accompany the local coroner and give his opinion on a decomposed body, Gabriel discovers a connection that could have a serious impact on the sister he loves.
Overall, a quick read of a new series that may improve as it develops. I hope to see more weight given to several of the secondary characters in the next one.
I've only read a couple of books by Alys Clare, each one a part of two separate medieval mystery series she writes. I was glad to be reminded that I'd enjoyed those books.
read 9/8/16; review scheduled for Dec. 16
NetGalley/Severn House
Historic Mystery. Jan. 1, 2017. Print length: 256 pages.
From Severn House: Introducing professional researcher Phineas Fox in the first of a brand-new series of chilling mysteries.
Phineas Fox has mixed feelings when he’s asked to research the infamous 19th-century violinist Roman Volf for a TV documentary. Hanged for his part in the assassination of Tsar Alexander II in 1881, Volf was a notorious criminal and womaniser, whose glittering talent was undermined by his scandalous private life. However, on uncovering evidence which suggests that Volf could not have been involved in the Tsar’s murder, Phin’s investigations lead him to the west coast of Ireland – and a series of intriguing, interlocking mysteries reaching from 1881 to the present day.
A number of twists in this one, and as many involve the present day as the past.
read 9/7/16; review scheduled for Dec. 16
NetGalley/Severn House
Mystery. Jan. 1, 2017. Print length: 256 pages. (yep, I checked--both books are 256 pages)
read 9/7/16; review scheduled for Dec. 16
NetGalley/Severn House
Mystery. Jan. 1, 2017. Print length: 256 pages. (yep, I checked--both books are 256 pages)
I will take another look at these both, since I'm always on the prowl for new to me HF mystery series. I'm fussy about my settings for them and these sound different, which is good ☺
ReplyDeleteI love historical novels that are well-researched. Neither of these are on my favorites list, but they both kept my attention.
DeleteI really love Sarah Rayne's ghost stories with Michael Flint and Nell West; have you read any of those? I was wondering if this new series of hers is as good. If so, I'll definitely be checking this one out. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the ghost stories you mention, but may check them out. The plot on this one was interesting, but I did have some problems with it. I'd love to hear what you think of it, if you read it!
DeleteI'm not familiar with these authors but their books definitely sound interesting. The historic setting is definitely a huge draw. :)
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