It seems that a low-rent Don Juan has been busily seducing the local womenfolk, and, in a town this small, no secret is kept for long. When the Fletchers' picnic is interrupted by the discovery of a broken body at the foot of the cliff, that of the philandering local innkeeper, the unflappable Daisy Dalrymple finds herself embroiled in a mystery.
In the continuation of her popular series, Carola Dunn vividly evokes the life and times of 1920s England, wrapped in a classic mystery to delight her many fans.
©2005 Carola Dunn; (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks
"A lively historical cozy." (Library Journal)
"Replete with well-drawn characters, snappy dialogue, and interesting plot twists...a charming series." (Booklist)
trying to see the world through my ears
"a stronger entry in the series, eventually"
This starts off sounding like a YA mystery but by hour two becomes a well-plotted cozy with some good setting detail. Narrator Dunne just sounds too American, however, for a Brit cozy, and the jazz age tone she attempts is even less suitable in this installment because there's less humour and flippancy to Daisy, more attempted sleuthing. I've found the titles available to date on Audible of vaying quality but still hope that Audible adds more Dunne titles. Daisy and Alec seem to be developing into a more interesting detective team.
"I do hope that more books are coming!"
I do love the Daisy Dalrumple (now Fletcher) books. The "innocent" crime along with the underlying love-story, not to mention the charming lingo is enchanting!
"Wonderful narrator"
About fourth or fifth (I liked the other Daisy Dalrymple books better.)
Daisy, of course.
Any scene with Alec and Daisy
I adore this series. I laugh all the way through it. I only wish you had more of the series on Audible.
The narrator is marvelous. I could listen to her all day.
trying to see the world with my ears
"a stronger entry in the series, eventually"
This starts off sounding like a YA mystery but by hour two becomes a well-plotted cozy with some good setting detail. Narrator Dunne just sounds too American, however, for a Brit cozy, and the jazz age tone she attempts is even less suitable in this installment because there's less humour and flippancy to Daisy, more attempted sleuthing. I've found the titles available to date on Audible of vaying quality but still hope that Audible adds more Dunne titles. Daisy and Alec seem to be developing into a more interesting detective team.
"Wonderful - More audio books of Daisy needed!"
This is one of the better 'cozy mysteries' available on audio. The story is good, the plot interesting and the characters compelling. I have enjoyed all of Daisy's stories on Audible and am so disappointed that this is the final one available in the audio version.
Please feature the rest of the Daisy series on Audible!
Similar to others in the series, in addition to the Rhys Bowen books.
Ms. Dunne's narration is rich and interesting. She brings emotion to all of the characters. A few times, she does sound a little too American.
"Snoozer!"
a more interesting story
a different British mystery
Her voice has a monotone quality that didn't help to liven up the dull story.
all of them
Skip this one!