Five reasons I’m giving Five Stars to
Smoke & Cracked Mirrors by Karen Charlton:
Smoke & Cracked Mirrors by Karen Charlton:
1. The Setting - the story takes us to 1940 York,
a time full of intrigue and atmosphere. WWII books
featuring young women are very popular right now
but the author finds a fresh angle, an interesting location
and a great plot.
a time full of intrigue and atmosphere. WWII books
featuring young women are very popular right now
but the author finds a fresh angle, an interesting location
and a great plot.
2. The Detectives - Jemma James and Bobbie Baker
are among the nicest, cleverest and most resourceful
protagonists I’ve met in a long while. They never put
a foot wrong, really (but I don’t hold that against them).
And the secondary characters are every bit as good.
3. The Record - author Karen Charlton has
previously written the Detective Lavender Mysteries,
previously written the Detective Lavender Mysteries,
a fun regency mystery series. I was quite looking
forward to her new series and, indeed, I’ve enjoyed
both her excellent writing and clever storytelling.
4. The Format – Charlton surprises us (no worries,
this is a spoiler-free zone) with the structure of the plot,
some cases are easily solved, others require the whole
book, and they flow together very well.
5. The Summary – this is the first book in a new series
and a fine start, IMO. If you’re in the market for an
enjoyable, gentle, heartwarming mystery with unexpected plot
twists, this could well be the book for you.
and a fine start, IMO. If you’re in the market for an
enjoyable, gentle, heartwarming mystery with unexpected plot
twists, this could well be the book for you.
♡
Featured: baskets made out of t-shirt yarn
44 comments:
Great review, Amalia! I am so interested in those detectives!!
Can't believe those lovely baskets made from t-shirt yarn<3
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akiko
I have a happy little list of book possibilities for gifts. This sounds very intriguing and I like that it is the first in a series.
Thank you for the book review; I do love a series to get my teeth into. The T-shirt baskets are amazing. xx
Thank you for the review, this sounds like a book I would enjoy:)
Great review Amalia! I love the mysteries, it is good to find a series that is new to me. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
Thank you for the review I love murder mysteries. x
You've sold me on this one, will look for it soon! And pass it on to my daughter-in-law who is also writing a book set in that era, located in the southern U.S. though. Very good review and sweet little baskets!
There were about four posts I needed to catch up on. My, how the time flies. And I loved each one. Thanks for the book chat and for photos of the sweet crafts you create. It's always so much fun to visit here. My child within delights!
Thanks for your book review! I'll look for it next time I visit our local library. I like mysteries. Your t-shirt fabric baskets are so clever and look handy to use.
Thank you for the positive book review. I went straight to our library website, but we have no books by Karen Charlton, so I just might order this for myself. Love your crocheted baskets.
Gorgeous baskets! T-shirt yarn is on sale at my local art store for 5 for 100 shekels, so couldn't resist, though went with neutral colors, hmmmm, what shall I make? thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!
Vielen Dank für diese spannende Buchvorstellung. Jetzt wo die Gartenarbeit draußen ruht, komme ich wieder mehr zum Lesen.
Liebe Grüße
Christine
Lovely little baskets, and thanks for the book review, I'm not that into detective stories but maybe I should give this one a try
Jillxo
Might have to pick it up! I've been researching my dad's military history during WWII so I have that era on the brain. Love the baskets!!
OK, sounds good for the middle of winter. I've put on my Amazon list!
Great review, those baskets are very interesting.
Have a good day, Diane
I always enjoy your book reviews. Keep them coming. :-)
I’ll be looking for this one! Great review.
Thanks Amelia.
Hugs,
Barbara xx
This sounds like one I'd enjoy. Thank you for your review! xo
Many thanks for your review.
I like your baskets.
All the best Jan
Great book review. The baskets are amazing. Hugs
Sounds intriguing!
I enjoyed the review, Amalia!
Hugs and blessings 💐
Great review. Loving those baskets.xxx
...I give your handiwork 5 stars too.
Sounds like a winner
Good Morning. This sounds like a great read. I am getting ready for winter to set in so I am trying to find some good reads for those long winter months. Thanks for the suggestion and review. Happy New Week. xoxo Kris
Your baskets are so pretty, love the colors, I have made one out of old blue jeans, they go pretty quickly.
Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks for the book suggestion! I always enjoy a good mystery!
Sounds great.
I love those baskets! I can well imagine them with beautiful herbs sitting on a kitchen windowsill :)
That sounds right up my street, I shall look out for it.
Thank you for the book review, Amalia. It sounds like one I would enjoy!
Pretty baskets made with t-shirt yarn. Thanks for the book review. I love mystery.
This sounds intriguing. I do like this time period, and a good mystery!
Lauren @ www.shootingstarsmag.net
Your baskets are very fine, Amalia. Thank you too for your recommendation, the book sounds interesting.
Happy MosaicMonday
I do like your baskets Amalia, always so cheery and colorful. I also enjoyed the book review. I have often enjoyed books set in another time, and this one is now on my list. Thank you so much! Great review!
Thank you for the recommendation and for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/11/checking-out-fall-color.html
Muy bonitas las cestas y muy interesante la historia me gusta el suspense.
BESOS
Glad you enjoyed the book! Those yarn baskets are adorable!
Beautiful post ! Thanks for sharing with Garden affair.
Thank you for sharing, I read your Post with pleasure.
Hugs by Heidrun
Everyone loves a good plot twist and a fab book recommendation! Thank you, and happy weekend! Wren x
Your review is so unique -- I love how you structure it. There is your creativity really shining, in another art form.
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