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A Murder at Rosamund's Gate by Susanna Calkins

A Murder at Rosamund's Gate

A Lucy Campion Mystery

by Susanna Calkins

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  • Apr 2013, 352 pages
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  • Amy H. (Benbrook, TX)
    Just your average historical mystery...
    17-18th century England is one of my favorite eras in history, so I enjoy reading books from that time period from many different genres (mystery, fiction, biography, etc.). Needless to say, I was very excited to get a chance to review this mystery. My excitement was short lived, however, as the first part of this novel was very slow. The character development seemed deliberate, like the author was following a formula, instead of allowing development in their own time within the story.

    The mystery was predictable and contrite. When I got to the end of this novel, I walked away feeling like a chore had been accomplished rather than a fantasy fulfilled.

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