A fatal winter by gm malliet7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() While there is a bit of promise here, both installments I've read are lacking overall. I'm not certain whether I'll read future installments of this series or not. The audiobook narrator, however, did an excellent job. The mystery was definitely weakened by these things. ![]() It would have been far more effective and plausible if the castle had been located in his own parish, although I know there are reasons he needed to be unfamiliar with the family. ![]() Then it went on another hour just so Father Max could get back to Nether Monkslip to interact with his parishioners. The pacing was too slow to maintain interest, and then it took about an hour to get through the reveal which went far too long. This is a case where the author tried to draw out a mystery far too long. Another person turns up dead before the mystery is resolved. Max stays at the castle - partially at the request of Lamona - who was disturbed about the murders, but mostly because he was asked to do so by the local officials. The family is full of unlikeable members, any of whom could have had motive for killing the relative for whom few cared. The sister's death is found to be natural. ![]() When Lord Footrustle and his sister are found dead in a nearby castle, Father Max is called upon to assist the local authorities in their investigation. ![]()
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