The Four Seasons Quest

Adventurous Quests #2

by Cecilia Peartree

Is Aunt Caroline’s murder just an isolated incident or could it be part of a much larger web of crime and intrigue? The case spawns secrets of its own which threaten to separate Flora and Oliver almost as soon as they get engaged.
Flora’s wartime past still hasn’t quite let go of her, but in this novel it becomes clear that there are dark secrets in Oliver Quest’s family too. The action in this mystery/thriller ranges over the length and breadth of Britain and all the seasons of the year.
‘The Four Seasons Quest’ is a sequel to ‘The Lion and Unicorn Quest’ and is set in 1952.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

Cecilia Peartree is the mystery writing pen name of a former database manager who lives in Edinburgh. She is a history graduate and as well as writing, she uses her spare time to research family history, serve on a local committee and look after cats.
In real life, Cecilia has two sons, one a computer consultant and one a writer, film-maker and social media specialist.
Incidentally, there are now 27 books in the Pitkirtly Mystery series, and 6 in the Adventurous Quest series, but who's counting? (Apart from me, of course) Recently published work includes six historical novels (with more in progress) and 3 mysteries in a new series, as well as some random odds and ends.

Reviews

[Joo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Oliver Quest series. Flora and Oliver are officially a couple, but love doesn't run smoothly for them. Not when family members are being murdered and Flora is haunted by her past.

This series is set in post war London, and the countryside. It is a gentle read - not withstanding the murders, muggings and beatings - and is set at a much gentler pace than people nowadays are used to. Checking that someone's OK means a half day train journey, phoning someone means sending someone else to get them to a neighbour's phone. I found this story just a bit slower than the previous one.

This is, however, a very enjoyable read, both in the story and the telling of it.

[Lexie Conyngham · Rating 4 out of 5]

The 1950s setting is drawing me in, particularly as the author weaves in real events very neatly into the plot. I still find the two central characters charming, but still find it difficult to distinguish their narratives from each other. There were also one or two plot lines that seemed strong at first and then rather melted away. Nevertheless I hope to read more of this light series.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought at smashwords.com and read on my kobo. This is the sequel to The Lion and Unicorn Quest. Good mystery story. I like Cecilia Peartree's books.