Original Title: Lessons for Idle Tongues
Year Published: 2015
Published by: Riptide Publishing (an arc was kindly provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)
Number of Pages: 241
First Sentence: “Thirteen for dinner.“
Goodreads Rating: 4/5
Plot:
Cambridge, 1910
Amateur detectives Jonty Stewart and Orlando Coppersmith seem to have nothing more taxing on their plate than locating a missing wooden cat and solving the dilemma of seating thirteen for dinner. But one of the guests brings a conundrum: a young woman has been found dead, and her boyfriend is convinced she was murdered. The trouble is, nobody else agrees.
Investigation reveals that several young people in the local area have died in strange circumstances, and rumours abound of poisonings at the hands of Lord Toothill, a local mysterious recluse. Toothill’s angry, gun-toting gamekeeper isn’t doing anything to quell suspicions, either.
But even with a gun to his head, Jonty can tell there’s more going on in this surprisingly treacherous village than meets the eye. And even Orlando’s vaunted logic is stymied by the baffling inconsistencies they uncover. Together, the Cambridge Fellows must pick their way through gossip and misdirection to discover the truth.
My thoughts:
I really enjoy these Cambridge Fellows book. They are cleverly written and really fun to read. Although they are part of a series you do not necessarily need to read all of them or even read them in order. It is easy to grasp the universe and characters without having read all the books. For the few things that have happened in previous books that are now referred to again, you get a quick yet comprehensive explanation which means you can understand its significance and relevance to the current plot.
The characters are pleasant and easy to like. Apart from Jonty and Orlando, we have several other characters, like Jonty’s family and other people the two know from different circles. All of these of characters bring warmth and depth to the plot which makes the whole read very sweet and fun. The banter between Jonty, Orlando and Jonty’s family is just so much fun and creates a warm feeling of familiarity.
The plot was the perfect mix of cosy and interesting. These books are pretty much cosy mysteries. Sure, somebody die which is really far from the definition of cosy, but you aren’t on the edge of your seat with fear, instead you have the right mix of intrigue and wittiness. The book is just a fun read and allows you to disconnect for a few hours.
Do I recommend it?
Yes, I do.
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