Review: Another great Andy Hall investigation
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 30, 2014
I have read all the books in the Lakeland Murders series so far, and this one has been one of the best. Salkeld is meticulous in his attention to historical detail. The plot has the usual twists and turns that keep us guessing right until the end. What I really enjoyed in this book was the perspective it gave on the Travellers community and the importance of the Appleby Horse Fair. Interestingly, I saw a program on television about Appleby and its annual Horse Fair just a few days after finishing this book, and the setting and the fair depicted on this program matched so clearly the picture Salkeld's writing conveyed. I can really recommend this book - great setting, interesting characters and a plot that is not simplistic or predictable.