Review: Mystery in the English countryside
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 16, 2013
By the time I was half-way through this book, I was hoping no-one would phone or ring the door-bell. The story moves ahead fast, the different characters all have their background story, their everyday problems.There's a lot of what the Sicilians would call "omertà" in this countryside. People suspect, know but no-one tells. There are many characters involved, so it's probably better to read the book all in a few days (you'll want to, anyway), in order not to forget who the various people are.The two police inspectors following the case have their own private problems. It's interesting to note how their professional relationship develops, as the case unfolds.My favourite character is probably Joyce and the scene where she drives the black van is fantastic - hilarious and resolutive!A most enjoyable book.