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3.5***
I just love 11-year-old Flavia de Luce, who relies on her keen powers of observation (and a more than a little knowledge of chemistry) to solve yet another murder (or two) in Bishop’s Lacey. Among the happenings and characters she encounters in this outing: a child who died by accidental hanging some years back; the “witch” who lives in the woods; the boy’s mother, deranged by grief; a master puppeteer and his faithful assistant; a former German POW; ...more
3.5***
I just love 11-year-old Flavia de Luce, who relies on her keen powers of observation (and a more than a little knowledge of chemistry) to solve yet another murder (or two) in Bishop’s Lacey. Among the happenings and characters she encounters in this outing: a child who died by accidental hanging some years back; the “witch” who lives in the woods; the boy’s mother, deranged by grief; a master puppeteer and his faithful assistant; a former German POW; ...more
4 STARS
It is London, 1950 and Flavia De Luce is back for another adventure. In the second book, while Flavia is cruising Bishop's Lacey on Gladys she comes across a BBC puppeteer and his pretty assistant in need of help. Their vehicle has stalled and it cannot be fixed because the only repairman is out of town. The Vicar steps in and offers them a place to stay and asks them to perform for the people of Bishop's Lacey. Rupert, the puppeteer agrees and Flavia offers her help.
One the night of the ...more
It is London, 1950 and Flavia De Luce is back for another adventure. In the second book, while Flavia is cruising Bishop's Lacey on Gladys she comes across a BBC puppeteer and his pretty assistant in need of help. Their vehicle has stalled and it cannot be fixed because the only repairman is out of town. The Vicar steps in and offers them a place to stay and asks them to perform for the people of Bishop's Lacey. Rupert, the puppeteer agrees and Flavia offers her help.
One the night of the ...more
Filling in the one I missed. Like these earlier ones best. Flavia seems more child-like and mischievous. After reading the most recent title I complained that she had started feeling too grown up & I missed the child.
It might be interesting if the author does continue to allow Flavia to grow until ultimately she becomes an actual detective or joins the police force, although it would take some getting used to the changes. This is one series that I MUST follow in audio as the reader is just per ...more
It might be interesting if the author does continue to allow Flavia to grow until ultimately she becomes an actual detective or joins the police force, although it would take some getting used to the changes. This is one series that I MUST follow in audio as the reader is just per ...more
