Skylark : A Lark Dodge Mystery

Lark Dodge #2

by Sheila Simonson

Anticipating the fun of their London business vacation, bookseller Lark Dodge and her friend Ann find themselves running from the police when their new acquaintance, a Czech poet, is murdered after giving Lark a valuable manuscript. Reprint.

Genres: Mystery

252 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Ms. Simonson writes mysteries and romantic fiction, and lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Reviews

[Denise Spicer · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this, book two of the series, Lark goes to London and witnesses an abduction. The book is a combination spy novel, mystery, and travelogue with great description of London and Yorkshire.

[Marjorie Brewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written, as with her other books. But I just didn’t enjoy the story as well as others. And book jumps right in with a character not in other books and not explained well. Who is Ann, why are they in London? Not important to the story, but it bothered me. Interesting to hear about the British countryside and life a bit, and European politics too. Also enjoyed hearing about how the Brits view Americans. Overall, worth the read.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, but sometimes it seemed that some things about being in England seemed forced as if were in there just so the reader would know Simonson had really done her research or been there. I caught a few inaccuracies. I plan to read more of her books. I don't recall having such a critical reaction to the first two books that I have read.
I was reading this in my husband's hospital room, and perhaps had too much time to notice things. Or maybe I was not in a very good frame of mind to begin with. He has been there for over three weeks now.

[Camille Alexa]

Enjoyed the depth of the characters and the world built of small everyday details--makes the story and people genuine and believable.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was one of the giveaway books from our library that I took on vacation. I enjoyed it.