Review: My least favorite, but still a "favorite."
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2013
One of the problems with having four books that rated a "10" is that there is an unwarranted expectation that the fifth will also be a 10. I may be the only one who didn't (thoroughly) enjoy the introduction of Meredith's mother, at least not until she became part of the "investigation" into what was behind that painting. I also wasn't enamored with the Hollywood folk that show up in a small town that seemingly has nothing to do with "Hollywood folk." I understand why it has become necessary to add new characters, but this seemed a stretch.Still, as I do with Ms. Jones' books, much as I tried to make it last, I finished in two nights. I just had to find out the answer(s) to the painting's mystery. (Btw, I worry about Tuppence being left alone so much!)Would I buy another in the series? In a heartbeat! But I think that we shouldn't put so much pressure on the author to pump these out every 6-9 months.