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Rose Trevelyan #3
Buried in Cornwall
Rose Trevelyan lives peacefully in Cornwall after the death of her husband, working as an artist and photographer. But when she hears terrified screams as she paints the rugged Cornish countryside, and a local woman is reported missing, Rose finds herself suddenly caught at the center of a police investigation.
With so many people who trust her, Rose is – reluctantly, at times – privy to the secrets of many. When the things she is told in confidence appear connected to the investigation, Rose must decide how far the bonds of friendship reach.
With so many people who trust her, Rose is – reluctantly, at times – privy to the secrets of many. When the things she is told in confidence appear connected to the investigation, Rose must decide how far the bonds of friendship reach.
316 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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About the author
Janie Bolitho
34 books36 followersAka Jodie Sinclair.
Born in Falmouth, Cornwall, Janie Bolitho enjoyed a variety of careers - psychiatric nurse, debt collector, working for a tour operator, a book-maker's clerk - before becoming a full time writer. She died of breast cancer in 2002.
Born in Falmouth, Cornwall, Janie Bolitho enjoyed a variety of careers - psychiatric nurse, debt collector, working for a tour operator, a book-maker's clerk - before becoming a full time writer. She died of breast cancer in 2002.
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August 15, 2019
Another great Rose Trevelyan mystery. All the usual characters who the reader comes to know and love throughout this series of books.
Rose hears a terrifying scream while she is out painting a tin mine in the wilderness. She reports it to the police, who find that no crime has been committed, but another visit is on the cards..
In the meantime she has recently found a new circle of arty friends, but things are not what they seem between them all as she discovers when one of them goes missing. They all have secrets they are keeping to themselves and Rose is determined to find out what they are.
Everybody looks guilty, but will Inspector Jack Pearce be able to solve the crime?
Rose hears a terrifying scream while she is out painting a tin mine in the wilderness. She reports it to the police, who find that no crime has been committed, but another visit is on the cards..
In the meantime she has recently found a new circle of arty friends, but things are not what they seem between them all as she discovers when one of them goes missing. They all have secrets they are keeping to themselves and Rose is determined to find out what they are.
Everybody looks guilty, but will Inspector Jack Pearce be able to solve the crime?
October 20, 2022
The third book of seven in this series of mysteries featuring artist & photographer Rose Trevelyan. The mysteries are not complex or dark & there are not lots of unexpected twists & turns, but I find these books pleasant & engaging. The mysteries in these books are not really the sole focus of the stories they are just part of the book. I like reading these books & seeing how Rose’s life, after the death of her husband, is evolving & it would be great if her close friend Barry could meet someone, other than adoring only Rose.
January 26, 2024
This is the first one from the series I've read and I found it a bit hard to read because it occasionally had sexist undertones in the way it constantly made out how weak rose was and she couldn't protect herself and all of the men were big and strong and protected her which was not really my kind of thing.
November 16, 2023
Enjoyed the Cornish setting. The writing was good and quite gripping at times, but it’s had it’s lulls where I found it a little difficult to stay engaged (could have been due to my distracted nature this past week or so). The story was good, I enjoyed the connection of the modern day case to a cold case. Overall enjoyed it.
October 15, 2023
Very easy to read but not good!! In fact, I would call it bad. But in some ways it was more fun to read because of that…wouldn’t recommend though.
June 16, 2018
Not my favorite mystery series, but the characters are growing on me and I love the familiarity of the setting, having recently been to Cornwall.
March 20, 2017
2.5/5.
The quote on the back states 'pleasant and enjoyable' and I'd say that really about sums it up. Not in the least bit gritty or heart-stoppingly tense, but lovely descriptions of one of England's most beautiful counties, although a bit light on in-depth characterisation, etc. All the characters are Very Nice and a bit flat.
I didn't guess 'whodunnit', but at the same time wasn't particularly surprised by who did (is there simply a lack of red herrings or am I just one of those people who simply doesn't see/get them?). The ending was a bit sudden and the reveal about the screaming was strange. It seems like a very odd thing to do.
However, these books are enjoyable enough that if I do come across one at a thrift shop, I will pick it up.
The quote on the back states 'pleasant and enjoyable' and I'd say that really about sums it up. Not in the least bit gritty or heart-stoppingly tense, but lovely descriptions of one of England's most beautiful counties, although a bit light on in-depth characterisation, etc. All the characters are Very Nice and a bit flat.
I didn't guess 'whodunnit', but at the same time wasn't particularly surprised by who did (is there simply a lack of red herrings or am I just one of those people who simply doesn't see/get them?). The ending was a bit sudden and the reveal about the screaming was strange. It seems like a very odd thing to do.
However, these books are enjoyable enough that if I do come across one at a thrift shop, I will pick it up.
September 26, 2017
3rd in the series. Getting to know a new crowd of friends based in St Ives. Rose, of course, gets caught up when one of the group is found murdered and everyone including her is under suspicion.
Book ended well leading to a new chapter of her life.
Book ended well leading to a new chapter of her life.
December 10, 2023
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Buried In Cornwall is the third Cornwall mystery by English Author Jane Bolitho.
The previous two impressed me as reminiscent of another favourite author, Karin Fossum, for insightful characters in a unique setting. This third in the series was a disappointment, a 'cozy mystery' that only offered dull gossip and boring developments of the main characters and their friends. Leaning heavily into relationships, this had a forgettable murder of someone you don't know, who I had actually forgotten about until the end.
Rose and Inspector Jack Pearce have called off their romance, but there is the artist Nick Pascoe in the wings, inviting her to dinner. He has just broken up with Jenny, a flighty woman who does catering and sleeps rough. They are all friends with artists and gallery owners Stella and Daniel, who have their own relationship issues - Daniel also had an affair with Jenny. Maddy runs a craft shop, and knows them all, including Nick, who she has her eye on. If Nick and Rose fizzle, there is Peter, another artist waiting in the wings for a date with Rose - although he also had an affair with Jenny. Taking place in Cornwall, the action spills over into St. Ives and Penzance, so there is plenty of local scenery, and recommendations for Rose to paint along the coastline, just above an abandoned mine, where she hears the ghostly wail of a woman screaming. A police search turns up nothing, but a few days later, human remains are discovered deep in the mine shaft. Jenny has been missing for days now, but it's not her.
This series seemed a winner, I recommended the first two titles. This entry was pedantic. Rose was more occupied with relationships than 'mystery', yet even as character development it didn't hold my attention. The location is beautiful, there is a lot of wine to drink, and the characters interact cohesively, but the mystery is disappointing... and the explanation for the haunting screams echoing along the shoreline is just the most ridiculous. I was looking forward to continuing the series, but this is certainly not recommended.
Buried In Cornwall is the third Cornwall mystery by English Author Jane Bolitho.
The previous two impressed me as reminiscent of another favourite author, Karin Fossum, for insightful characters in a unique setting. This third in the series was a disappointment, a 'cozy mystery' that only offered dull gossip and boring developments of the main characters and their friends. Leaning heavily into relationships, this had a forgettable murder of someone you don't know, who I had actually forgotten about until the end.
Rose and Inspector Jack Pearce have called off their romance, but there is the artist Nick Pascoe in the wings, inviting her to dinner. He has just broken up with Jenny, a flighty woman who does catering and sleeps rough. They are all friends with artists and gallery owners Stella and Daniel, who have their own relationship issues - Daniel also had an affair with Jenny. Maddy runs a craft shop, and knows them all, including Nick, who she has her eye on. If Nick and Rose fizzle, there is Peter, another artist waiting in the wings for a date with Rose - although he also had an affair with Jenny. Taking place in Cornwall, the action spills over into St. Ives and Penzance, so there is plenty of local scenery, and recommendations for Rose to paint along the coastline, just above an abandoned mine, where she hears the ghostly wail of a woman screaming. A police search turns up nothing, but a few days later, human remains are discovered deep in the mine shaft. Jenny has been missing for days now, but it's not her.
This series seemed a winner, I recommended the first two titles. This entry was pedantic. Rose was more occupied with relationships than 'mystery', yet even as character development it didn't hold my attention. The location is beautiful, there is a lot of wine to drink, and the characters interact cohesively, but the mystery is disappointing... and the explanation for the haunting screams echoing along the shoreline is just the most ridiculous. I was looking forward to continuing the series, but this is certainly not recommended.
August 2, 2017
I bought this under the mistaken impression it was the first in the series. Anyway...
Rose hears a woman scream while she is out painting at the site of a former mill. She calls the police, but they can find nothing of concern. Then, a few days later, the former girlfriend of the man Rose is sort of dating goes missing.
I wanted to love this series - I love Cornwall. However, I found this novel slightly dated; I have described Jenny, the woman who goes missing, as Nick's girlfriend, but in the novel, she hopes to become his mistress, despite the fact neither are married. There is a lot of description/telling and far less dialogue/showing. I quite liked Rose, although the number of male admirers she seemed to attract was mystifying (but helpful to the plot).
I also found the plot very lacking in urgency or pace. The "whodunnit" is revealed at the end, in an encounter months after the event and was extremely underwhelming. Disappointing.
Rose hears a woman scream while she is out painting at the site of a former mill. She calls the police, but they can find nothing of concern. Then, a few days later, the former girlfriend of the man Rose is sort of dating goes missing.
I wanted to love this series - I love Cornwall. However, I found this novel slightly dated; I have described Jenny, the woman who goes missing, as Nick's girlfriend, but in the novel, she hopes to become his mistress, despite the fact neither are married. There is a lot of description/telling and far less dialogue/showing. I quite liked Rose, although the number of male admirers she seemed to attract was mystifying (but helpful to the plot).
I also found the plot very lacking in urgency or pace. The "whodunnit" is revealed at the end, in an encounter months after the event and was extremely underwhelming. Disappointing.
July 26, 2022
Book 3 in a set of 7. I only give this book four stars because I'm mad at the author (may she rest in peace). I so desperately wanted the proverbial bad guy to be someone else. I'm still smarting at having my hopes thwarted. Harumph! This story held no-end of potential bad guys and until the penultimate chapter, it kept you guessing (and, in my case, hoping). I like that in a story. I'm anxious to start book 4, but then that will mean I'll only have three books left to read. I gotta pace my enjoyment . . . make it last as long as possible. Cornwall is a place to be savored, not rushed.
September 19, 2018
I like the stories and most of the characters created by Jamie Bolitho, but, for book 2 and 3 in the series, I am finding Rose rather annoying. I don't know if that was deliberate on the author's part and sadly, we cannot ask her. This plot was a little contrived and too many tangents, but I do love her descriptions of Cornwall although they do appear, perhaps a bit often. I will continue the series and, hopefully, Rose will get softer. Ms. Bolitho was an amazingly prolific writer who did, indeed, leave us far too soon.
October 22, 2020
The 3rd in this cozy mystery series, which I really enjoy and this book was no exception.
Rose is painting when she hears a woman's scream, she reports it to the police but they can't find anything.
As the story progresses, she finds out that, perhaps, her friends aren't who they seem to be!
A thoroughly enjoyable series of books, a little formulaic perhaps but enjoyable none the less.
Rose is painting when she hears a woman's scream, she reports it to the police but they can't find anything.
As the story progresses, she finds out that, perhaps, her friends aren't who they seem to be!
A thoroughly enjoyable series of books, a little formulaic perhaps but enjoyable none the less.
November 28, 2021
As easy a read as previous ones. As in book 2 there are a few annoying typos (but less than book 2). More references to smoking than I think were necessary as they didn’t bring anything to the plot - unusual too in this day and age
October 27, 2023
Buried in Cornwall
I couldn't get into this book like the previous one I read. Rose was a too much for my liking. The story was boring and long. I had hoped her and Jack would be together but l
I couldn't get into this book like the previous one I read. Rose was a too much for my liking. The story was boring and long. I had hoped her and Jack would be together but l
May 30, 2024
Well that was dumb. 80 percent of the book is the main character investigating and implicating her friends, and then the (male) detective drops by for a chat to announce it’s been solved, off-camera.
June 8, 2017
Enjoyed this book very much! Will be sure to find her other 2!
August 17, 2017
A few more characters in this book giving a bigger suspect list. A quick easy going mystery.
September 9, 2017
An excellent murder mystery with good characters and a strong plot. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this and look forward to reading more of the series.
October 10, 2017
This continues the life of amateur photographer and painter, Rose. It is a very enjoyable series and I have a few more to read, which I will look forward to.
A definite recommendation.
A definite recommendation.
January 28, 2019
Continues the Rose Trevelyan series. Gentle crime drama.
March 28, 2019
Another mystery, anchored in Cornwall. A good read.
April 6, 2019
Fair, but some parts really a bit dull. Not a quick-paced mystery, more of an amble. Nice descriptions of Cornwall, but the characters were a bit flat. Not terrible, but not marvellous
March 2, 2020
Another story which kept me guessing right until the end. Am looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
October 21, 2020
Suspense maintained till the very end. And enjoyable characters too.
December 12, 2020
Not as good as the first two
March 13, 2021
Easy read and will read the series now as didn’t realise it was part of a series.
April 2, 2021
3 - Good
May 9, 2021
Really enjoyable book, especially now that I live in Cornwall and can identify with the setting and way of life. Great story.
September 4, 2021
Gripping stuff
Absolutely loving this book series. Set in Cornwall in areas I was familiar with as a child so it's easy to picture
Absolutely loving this book series. Set in Cornwall in areas I was familiar with as a child so it's easy to picture
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