Do not miss
Queens of Mystery! I nearly passed this series over because
the title and the cover said nothing startling. However, it is absolutely
brilliant. Quiet dry humour and witty understated narration by Juliet
Stevenson, plus a cast of familiar faces (everyone is in it!) plus mysteries
that will confound your detecting skills make this a must-watch. In a world
filled with conflagration and the tearing down of all things familiar, this
series takes one back to a quiet moment in the English countryside, with lots
of murder to tease the little grey cells.
I found the main character a bit
bland to start with, but she is surrounded by overpoweringly flamboyant
characters that milk every scene for what it is worth, so this is
understandable. Some of the characters are screamingly funny and this is
testimony to their expertise. The style is familiar and, although well-worn,
offers the comfort of knowing you are in good hands. Relax and enjoy. 5/5
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