Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at the next book in the Kate Shackleton series.

A Death In The Dales (2015)

Frances Brody

Synopsis

When the landlord of a Yorkshire tavern is killed in plain sight, Freda Simonson, the only witness to the crime, becomes plagued with guilt, believing the wrong man has been convicted. Following her death, it seems that the truth will never be uncovered in the peaceful village of Langcliffe . . .

A village of secrets

But it just so happens that Freda’s nephew is courting the renowned amateur sleuth Kate Shackleton, who decides to holiday in Langcliffe with her indomitable teenage niece, Harriet. When Harriet strikes up a friendship with a local girl whose young brother is missing, the search leads Kate to uncover another suspicious death, not to mention an illicit affair.

The case of a lifetime

It soon becomes clear to her that nothing in Langcliffe is quite as it appears, and with a murderer on the loose and an ever-growing roster of suspects, this isn’t the holiday Kate was expecting . . .

– from Waterstones website

Positive Points

The story delves straight into the story and gives you an detailed look at an area of Yorkshire where you get to know the villagers, it is a new location for the books so it is a nice change. It is well written fiction and reels you in, it is a slightly slow burn read.

Negative Points

Some may find a slow burn a negative and it does not get into the crimes until much later in the book. If you have not read the previous stories a lot of the narrative will be lost on you.

Overall Review

It is a book that is written well and has an interesting story but personally I prefer the previous books as this one is different in tone and a lot calmer.

Rating : *** 3 Stars

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