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Title: An Orkney Murder
Series: A Rose McQuinn Mystery #3
Author: Alanna Knight
Published: June 1/08 by Soundings (1st published February 27/03)
Length: 288pgs
Genre: mystery
Shelf: borrowed
Rating: ★★★★
Back Cover Blurb:
A long awaited holiday for Rose McQuinn, visiting her sister Emily in Orkney, takes on an unexpected and sinister twist when an archaeological dig for the grave of a 13th century princess, the Maid of Norway, unearths a corpse of a more recent date.
My Review:
This was a very compelling novel. As the mystery unravels I became more and more entrenched in the intricate world created by this talented author. Knight’s descriptions develop the scenery to the most minute detail. She also has a fantastic and solidly developed history and mythology behind the story. She takes readers to Orkney in a very big & real way. Not only are readers transported in space, but in time as well. I quite enjoyed the slightly different look at the times, where cars were just arriving on scene & bicycles were akin to the most dangerous of horses.
I found the main character in this novel to be fun from the get-go. This well-traveled, worldly individual was a joy to get to know. I loved how more layers were revealed the more we got to know about her. Knight has also developed a stunning secondary cast to back her up. The variety of personalities and positions makes you feel like you’re really in this small town, meeting everyone.
This novel is a solid example of what a mystery should be. Knight has told a tale that many will enjoy.
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