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The sewing is correct

Revisado: 03-12-25

Loved this. I attended a lecture by Julia Kelly & picked up this book as a result. Ms Kelly really did an amazing job of research so that all the details both as a dressmaker & during this period in history are accurate! Because I’m a dressmaker inaccurate or sloppy details related to the stitching knock me right out of the story. The relationship of the two sisters is told with such compassion for all the reasons they each made decisions throughout the story and brought it all to a lovely and satisfying end. 10/10 highly recommend. I read the audible edition and the narration was first rate!

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Another fine Miss Fisher mystery

Revisado: 01-28-25

Another glimpse into the past, a fun double dip mystery. Highly recommended as past of this excellent series of stories.

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Brilliant puzzle in a beautiful setting

Revisado: 10-05-24

Love this series. The Lady Detective is well written, the historical setting is very well done, and the food; so much delicious food!

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Fun classic mystery with a twist

Revisado: 08-12-24

Love the fun wicked & charming 1920’s vibe. Great to take on racism as part of the story & the nods to classic Christie mysteries is fun.

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Beautiful ending to the story

Revisado: 08-01-24

I’ve loved this whole series of Maisie Dobbs novels. While I’m sad to see it end, it was a lovely wrap up with all the ends neatly tidied away just like a Maisie Dobbs case.

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Excellent storytelling & history

Revisado: 06-17-24

Love this retelling with such a lot of actual history that’s been buried. Telling a good story is such a powerful way to transmit information. Excellent characters & solid storytelling make for an engaging read.

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Beautiful blend of historical& mystery with compelling characters

Revisado: 05-24-24

Love the setting, it’s one of my favourites. The main character is charming, bold, and clever. The mystery held til the last chapter when I finally guessed. The writing is vivid and colourful. The voice actor is excellent & carries the story solidly. Highly recommend this book if you like historical mysteries!

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Love this take on Elemental work

Revisado: 05-19-24

The story is good, slow start but worth staying with it. I love the Elemenal work & the distinction from witchcraft. This book as a bit of a Steampunk feel. I don’t love the narrator, his voices have a slightly clunky feel to them.

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One of Alyssa Cole’s less good novels

Revisado: 11-16-23

I usually like Cole’s novel, however this one has poor research on British and Scottish everything, Slang was weird and not Scottish, but sort of British, and the underlying principle of a bastard son of a Duke having any claim to the title is so far off of what happens in the strongly patriarchal system of titled lords in the UK. The narrator was pretty good except when trying for a Scots accent, that was pretty bad and dragged me out of the story. I really liked the immigration issue being a central one and addressing the aristocracy’s horrific track record on that. Overall some good, and I did finish it, but had definite problems.

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Story held me till the end, looking forward to the next one

Revisado: 07-16-23

Well written and the magic was not overdone, nor was the love story. Enjoyed it and didn’t always see the next plot turn. Narrator did an excellent job of keeping the story moving and clearly identifying each character.

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