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S'està carregant… Of Books and Bagpipesde Paige Shelton
   Cap No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.   ) Shauna_Morrison | Mar 30, 2024 |  Delaney Nichols has gone to Castle Doune to get an edition of an old Scottish comic, Oor Wullie, for her boss, Edwin MacAlister, from an actor who portrayed William Wallace. Edwin is the owner of the Cracked Spine bookshop in Edinburgh. Delaney found a body and now the mystery begins. Delaney is reminding me of Jessica Fletcher in the Murder She Wrote books and movies. I like both of the characters. The Cracked Spine is a bookshop in Edinburgh that specializes in rare manuscripts and other valuable historical objects. Delaney had accepted a job after her position at a museum in Kansas was cut due to budget. Also working at the Cracked Spine are Hamlet and Rosie; Rosie's terrier, Hector, is one of the characters who welcomes customers. Other characters from book 1, The Cracked Spine, are in this book. I am enjoying the series. I am listening to the book on You Tube. A 5* book. (  ) mnleona | Jun 15, 2022 | As mentioned in my review of Book 1, "The Cracked Spine"... "In reading this cozy mystery, the delight of having Delaney being introduced as 'Delaney Nichols from Kansas in America' to everyone in her new locale in Edinburgh made me smile every time and it was fun to learn their reactions as well as Delaney’s reactions to the Scottish accent, vehicles being driven on the left side of the road, the new foods, men in kilts and particularly a certain handsome pub owner. I loved the individuality of new boss Edwin MacAlister, new coworkers Hamlet, Rosie and Rosie’s dog Hector that also makes Delaney feel part of The Cracked Spine bookshop family."Delaney has a unique talent that does not come into play as much in this murder investigation but I delighted in her becoming so comfortable with her new job and place to live that she now refers to Scotland as home. A little romance in a cozy is always sweet and pub owner Tom Shannon and Delaney continue to explore their friendship. Delaney's undertaking a special favor for her boss Edwin MacAlister and so the mystery begins that also gives us more insight into Edwin's past history. I especially loved Delaney's visits to see Tom's father, Artair, a librarian at the University of Edinburgh. As they both have an interest in cataloging antiquarian treasures their conversations related to the history of evidence in this investigation were engaging and of special interest. I remembered the name William Wallace from Mel Gibson's portrayal in the film "Braveheart" but since it's been a while not the specifics. Tom, the publican, said it best, “Aye. We Scots love the films but your Hollywood isn’t much for the facts.”(  ) FerneMysteryReader | Feb 3, 2022 | As much as I love the setting - Edinburgh, in a bookshop - and I generally like all the characters a lot, the tone of the MC's 'investigating' didn't work for me at all. Her need to know came across feeling super entitled; even when a thread to the mystery was tenuous at best, she'd just bluntly expect people to divulge their deepest secrets. And the secrets behind this mystery plot are pretty deep and definitely dark, in spite of the bright cozy feel of the story overall. The plotting of the mystery was excellent as the author wove a very intricate and detailed plot that went back 50 years. There's a lot to like here, but I do wish the author could find a better balance for her main character, or at least create a backstory that justifies her invasiveness. Doing so would elevate these mysteries a clear step above the average. ( ) murderbydeath | Jan 26, 2022 | Delaney and Edwin are neck deep in mystery again. The characters are great but Rosie and Hamlet had very peripheral roles in this book. Elias is very much come clean to Delaney with all the details of the old cover up the case might have been solved before anyone else was hurt. I hate that when two characters are as close as Delaney and Edwin for whatever reason are not honest with each other. That’s why I gave the book a three star instead of higher rating. Cozies Reading Challenge ( ) kevn57 | Dec 8, 2021 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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"Delaney Nichols has settled so comfortably into her new life in Edinburgh that she truly feels it's become more home than her once beloved Kansas. Her job at the Cracked Spine, a bookshop that specializes in rare manuscripts as well as other sundry valuable historical objects, is everything she had dreamed, with her new boss, Edwin MacAlister, entrusting her more and more with bigger jobs. Her latest task includes a trip to Castle Doune, a castle not far out of Edinburgh, to retrieve a hard-to-find edition of an old Scottish comic, an "Oor Wullie," in a cloak and dagger transaction that Edwin has orchestrated. While taking in the sights of the distant Highlands from the castle's ramparts, Delaney is startled when she spots a sandal-clad foot at the other end of the roof. Unfortunately, the foot's owner is very much dead and, based on the William Wallace costume he's wearing, perfectly matches the description of the man who was supposed to bring the Oor Wullie. As Delaney rushes to call off some approaching tourists and find the police, she comes across the Oor Wullie, its pages torn and fluttering around a side wall of the castle. Instinct tells her to take the pages and hide them under her jacket. It's not until she returns to the Cracked Spine that she realizes just how complicated this story is and endeavors to untangle the tricky plot of why someone wanted this man dead, all before getting herself booked for murder"-- No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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