This book reminded me a bit of Patricia Wentworth's mysteries. In her book, you almost know who is the villain(ess) from the beginning, but don't know why or how. She's right up there with Agatha Christie.
In this novel I knew---pretty much---by the second chapter who the villain was. And it was somewhat of a disappointment. But Gorden-Smith threw in a bunch of red herrings and there was no way "my villain" could have killed some of these characters, and the characters seemed to be dying left and right. So many were dying I had to wonder if there would be any one left to take the blame.
Meanwhile, the author threw in a small bit about fruit. I thought that curious and I wondered why she did so. Later it became very apparent.
I may be giving too much away here, but the book and plot made for excellent reading.
In this novel I knew---pretty much---by the second chapter who the villain was. And it was somewhat of a disappointment. But Gorden-Smith threw in a bunch of red herrings and there was no way "my villain" could have killed some of these characters, and the characters seemed to be dying left and right. So many were dying I had to wonder if there would be any one left to take the blame.
Meanwhile, the author threw in a small bit about fruit. I thought that curious and I wondered why she did so. Later it became very apparent.
I may be giving too much away here, but the book and plot made for excellent reading.
