Vital Secrets

Marc Edwards Mystery #3

by Don Gutteridge

This is the third novel in the action-packed Marc Edwards mysteries, set during the rebellions of 1830s Upper Canada. A follow-up to Turncoat and Solemn Vows.

Genres: Canada

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Don Gutteridge was born in Sarnia and raised in the nearby village of Point Edward. He taught High School English for seven years, later becoming a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the Western University, where he is now Professor Emeritus. He is the author of twenty-two novels. including the twelve-volume Marc Edwards mystery series. Don is also an accomplished poet and has published twenty-three books of poetry, one of which, Coppermine, was a finalist for the 1973 Governor-General's Award. In 1970 he won the UWO President's medal for the best periodical poem of that year. To listen to interviews with the author, go to: http://thereandthen.podbean.com. Don currently lives in London, Ontario.

Reviews

[Arthur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m having trouble learning about this Canadian author. No he wasn’t the American baseball player. This writer is a poet and Canadian writer. I was quite surprise by his existence finding it on the shelf at the library. But this story would be the third in its series. I’ll have to go back and re-read the first two when I find time. For now I’m happy I read this first book where it left off much to be said between the two main characters. I know I would like seeing a following book after this elevation in the lives of these Canadians. I enjoyed the theatrical references and enjoyed the actors and their performances. This was one of the most entertaining cliff hanger-on books I have read. It has a comical background easily picturesque and with well written plots it took interesting turns.

[Cybercrone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story and I gave it an extra bump-up because it stays true to the political realities of the era. It's the most fun way to get a good idea of Canadian political history, reading a good whodunit, with a side story of the guy finally getting the girl.

[Carlene Cayenne · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like Historic mysteries you will like this one. Not only is it written by a Canadian, he is also a professor of Canadian history. The year is 1832 and it's based in Canada when it was Upper and Lower Canada. I've learned a lot reading this series. Our history is varied and exciting just like any country and we need to know what has happened in the past so we can move forward in the future. Aside from that little bit. I think people who historial mysteries will like this series

[Glenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series, written by my former Faculty of Education English professor. Set in Upper Canada in the early 18th century, Don Gutteridge brings his characters and the time period to life. Great historical fiction.

[Gillian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was excited to find out that there are more books in this series. They are fun, interesting and informative.