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The Violet Carlyle Mysteries #41
Murder on the Downs
Jack and Ham are facing the loss of a dear friend. A final visit, a final goodbye is ahead with the limited time left.
Soon, however, things are amiss. What seems innocent becomes sinister as the days pass, and they start to wonder just what they’ve fallen into.
Soon, however, things are amiss. What seems innocent becomes sinister as the days pass, and they start to wonder just what they’ve fallen into.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 25, 2023
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June 27, 2023
disappointing
This short story ( not a book) spent a huge amount of it’s few pages restating previous thoughts from this and previous publications.
The villain was obvious from their introduction. Stories are becoming disappointing and characters have become stagnant and the character’s depression is rubbing off on me.
This short story ( not a book) spent a huge amount of it’s few pages restating previous thoughts from this and previous publications.
The villain was obvious from their introduction. Stories are becoming disappointing and characters have become stagnant and the character’s depression is rubbing off on me.
July 3, 2023
Not impressed
This book finishes abruptly mid sentence on page 68 !! I am not very impressed at all. Paying almost £5 and not receiving the full book.
This book finishes abruptly mid sentence on page 68 !! I am not very impressed at all. Paying almost £5 and not receiving the full book.
July 17, 2023
A Terrible Crime
A very pregnant Violet, her family and friends have traveled to say goodbye to Jack and Ham's wartime friend. But as soon as they arrive, people begin to sicken.
Although they solve the mystery and provide solace to the dying man, the strongest thread in the story is the power of love and hope. Vi and her friends have matured and their bonds have strengthened over the 41 books in the series.
This is a cozy mystery with heart and grit. It is perfect reading during this tumultuous summer.
A very pregnant Violet, her family and friends have traveled to say goodbye to Jack and Ham's wartime friend. But as soon as they arrive, people begin to sicken.
Although they solve the mystery and provide solace to the dying man, the strongest thread in the story is the power of love and hope. Vi and her friends have matured and their bonds have strengthened over the 41 books in the series.
This is a cozy mystery with heart and grit. It is perfect reading during this tumultuous summer.
April 1, 2026
One of the Best
I have been tiring of Vi's dark days. (been on mood stabilizers for over 30 years). I like to read books that take me away from all that.
This book is really a breath of fresh air. For once, Vi gets out of her own head to help the rest of her family. Thank you. It's hard to overcome overthinking everything. But we have to do it to survive. Again, great book.
I have been tiring of Vi's dark days. (been on mood stabilizers for over 30 years). I like to read books that take me away from all that.
This book is really a breath of fresh air. For once, Vi gets out of her own head to help the rest of her family. Thank you. It's hard to overcome overthinking everything. But we have to do it to survive. Again, great book.
June 26, 2023
vi and friends continue to solve mysteries.
I love this series. The characters are very realistic. These are a group of friends anyone would want to have. They always set out on some travel or daytime trip that ends with a mystery. I love the families are expanding and look forward to reading the next installment.
I love this series. The characters are very realistic. These are a group of friends anyone would want to have. They always set out on some travel or daytime trip that ends with a mystery. I love the families are expanding and look forward to reading the next installment.
July 4, 2023
Morbid
I was disappointed in this story. It was so macabre and morbid. It was as if Vi wrote the tale during one of her " grey periods" There was no humor to break up the doom and gloom. It seemed as if the author got everyone together in one place so all would be at risk. I suggest that you don't read this if you're in a "grey period".
I was disappointed in this story. It was so macabre and morbid. It was as if Vi wrote the tale during one of her " grey periods" There was no humor to break up the doom and gloom. It seemed as if the author got everyone together in one place so all would be at risk. I suggest that you don't read this if you're in a "grey period".
June 25, 2023
Deadly Sweets
I enjoyed this book very much even though it contained the horror of the evil people can do it also revealed what love can do. and that family may not be blood kin but "love kin". Not so patiently waiting for the birth of " the baby/babies ".
I enjoyed this book very much even though it contained the horror of the evil people can do it also revealed what love can do. and that family may not be blood kin but "love kin". Not so patiently waiting for the birth of " the baby/babies ".
July 6, 2023
loved it
I know many thought this book was too dark
I also fight depression and I understand what Vi was saying. It is part of life many of us need to live with.
Good story line. Well written happy ending
I know many thought this book was too dark
I also fight depression and I understand what Vi was saying. It is part of life many of us need to live with.
Good story line. Well written happy ending
July 15, 2023
Violet and Jack and their friends go to see a war veteran that is dying. But why? According to Jack and Ham the injuries sustained in the war should not be life threatening. Love all of the series by Beth Byers but this is definitely one that will keep you guessing.
July 21, 2023
Ooo this one was great
This one was a really good one. It
Kept me reading straight through.
Time to make some lunch. I couldn't put this book down. Figuring out "who did it" came slowly.
This one was a really good one. It
Kept me reading straight through.
Time to make some lunch. I couldn't put this book down. Figuring out "who did it" came slowly.
June 30, 2023
great story
Great story. Always great to visit Vi. A little more care needed in transcribing text. Seems a bit rushed to print.
Great story. Always great to visit Vi. A little more care needed in transcribing text. Seems a bit rushed to print.
July 4, 2023
on the Downs
This book is awesome from the start love moves with you in each step. I didn’t want it to end and yet I couldn’t put it down. A great read from a fantastic writer!
This book is awesome from the start love moves with you in each step. I didn’t want it to end and yet I couldn’t put it down. A great read from a fantastic writer!
December 17, 2023
Bittersweet
Another great story. Enjoyed learning a little of Jack & Ham’s war history. Looking forward to the next story in the series.
Another great story. Enjoyed learning a little of Jack & Ham’s war history. Looking forward to the next story in the series.
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