Murder in Venice (Posie Parker Mystery #6) by L.B. Hathaway

Murder in Venice (Posie Parker Mystery #6) Reviews

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  Virginia Cruz

  1- fatphobic
  2- waaaaay too tragic
  There is nothing cozy about this series
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  Sheila

  A very disappointing entry in the series. And, from the epilogue, it appears it may be the last.
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  Annette

  I am sorry, but this book was not for me.
  
  First, I felt it was much too wordy. It seemed that thoughts and descriptions went on and on.
  
  I was not a fan of Posie. She seemed to be a drama queen. If this is the 6th book in a series, surely she would have the routine down pat. And her opinions voiced about other characters were not what I would call very considerate.
  
  Continually describing one character over and over as being obese. I got it the first three or four times.
  
  I had hoped to find a cozy historical mystery.
  
  I found characters who were quite unappealing to me.
  
  The plot could be interesting, but I did feel that there were too many red herrings thrown at the reader.
  
  I was disappointed, and I am sure it is just me, but I would not want to read another book in this series.
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  Nobuko

  I enjoyed this book for the most part, but found too tragic. It’s hard to tell what annoyed and frustrated me without spolers. Does the auther got bored with Posie Parker?
  
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  Liz

  Love the series and will continue reading but this one didn't work for me. Too many threads not spun out in a satisfying way - too convoluted. And the Alaric thing was frustrating. He played a kind of absent role in Posie's life so that we're not really sure why she's marrying him but then has this big heroic end with the frustrating miscommunications. Weird thing with Max. Weird epilogue. Blech.
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  Eleonora

  5 stars to the mystery, 2 stars to PP’s love life. Really, I couldn’t care less about her and her fiancée even in the previous books but this was worst than ever.
  Alaric’s behaviour here is totally different from the previous books (and I’ve always thought that his love for Poise was one-sided, she was always complaining about him). I don’t like unnecessary drama and this book has plenty of it.
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  Melissa

  This story felt different- heavier and darker. I used to think I might want to be friends with Posie however I found myself disliking her in this story. She was a bit impulsive and judgemental about things that mattered and gave up quickly on them.
  I didn’t like the epilogue either... it was as if the author was done and took a severe shortcut, but then I see there is a book 7.
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  Melissa

  The mystery behind the story was interesting. Fires play a huge role in the plot, which goes back and forth in time. Found the fat-shaming part to be a bit awful; also kept wanting to scream at the protagonist and her finance to just talk to each other: so much heartbreak could have been saved if they had just talked to each other instead of avoiding it in anger with each other.
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  Lily

  The best Posie Parker book yet!
  
  The whole series is great but this book is by far the best one yet. Impossible to put down! Starting the next one right now!
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  Michelle

  There are a lot of moving parts on this installment of the series and, once again, the personal side of the story tended to pull things off course. I don't want to include a spoiler but I am glad that that part of the story line is finally dealt with.
  
  I appreciated that the characters took us to places beyond San Marco -- although I loved the reference to Florian's, which is definitely worth a visit -- to see a bit more of Venice. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the city and reminders of the dangers of the city from both water and fire.
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  Tanya Knepp

  This book is where I ultimately lost interest in the series. Posie's personal angst and assumptions were just too icky and dramatic. The ending left a lot to be desired and I didn't appreciate how I could see the author setting up Posie's future in such an unnecessarily melodramatic way when her marriage could have been just fine. I might be bored enough to finish the series now, but after reading several in a row I was beginning to feel a bit tired of Posie's angst and the formula.
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  Sharon

  Only awarding 2 stars because of the ending. I could see it coming and almost predicted it but I didn’t like it - sorry Ms Hathaway.
  
  Also, I wonder from the tone of the epilogue if this is the last Posie Parker book?
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  Birgit

  The roaring twenties, and Posie is on her way to Venice to marry her Alaric, only to be involved in another murder case.
  This is the first in the series I have read, and I was a bit disappointed, but my own fault, as I expected something similar to Lee Strauss' Ginger Gold series.
  This story was not light and amusing in places, but more dark and sad, and for me, although the narration style, the storytelling as such, was very good, the story itself dragged a bit.
  From the author's note, I am aware she did research the time and places, but some behaviourism and actions by the protagonist seemed a bit far-fetched, if not quite unrealistic to me. This is a very personal feeling, as I have not researched this decade, but it is what it is.
  So while this is not a bad book by far, it is not something I would say I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
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  drew pether

  Oh my goodness how much excitement in this book.
  
  
  
  This book has been written so well. It's fast paced and you just can't put it down. I NEED the next book to be released asap, I want to know if my own deductions are right as to last part of the epilogue. I'm saying no more as I don't want to spoil the book. It's an absolute MUST read to all Posie Parker and those who want to pick up and read a good murder mystery. I don't normally write reviews but I felt that I couldn't leave this book without saying Thank you so much for writing this book and if I were your editor I would be telling you to get that next book out there as I need to read asap. No pressure 😁
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  Cindy

  Old sins and old wars...(no spoilers here)
  
  They cast long shadows and this book is a tangle of justice delayed and wounds left by the losses so endemic of war.
  I found Posie relatable and as always heading head first into danger. Her life (and others) are forever altered in this book. It was a great story..worthy of Dame Agatha Christie herself! (I've never said that before in a review!). If you have not tried this series...then do yourself a favor and start at the beginning and enjoy!!
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  Sally

  An entertaining mystery about Posie Parker, the owner of a London detective agency, who goes to Venice to meet her fiancé and get married. Her fiancé, a famous adventurer, seems more interested in other people than Posie and rarely seems to be around. There’s also pictures of him in the tabloids with a beautiful actress. Added to this, the novel is set during the rise of fascism in Italy so Posie is suspicious of the police, although they turn out to be fine, and help solve several murders. Nicely atmospheric.
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  Debra B

  I love the Posie Parker series! This looks like and end to the series and on the whole, it was quite good, but... it doesn't quite answer what happens to Posie. Her marriage to Alaric looked a bit shaky at the end of the last book and there was no disappointment there, but WHO did Posie end up marrying years later? The assumption is that it was Inspector Lovelace, but...??? And Dolly seemed pretty unhappy with her marriage and the prospects of being pregnant again, but she is mentioned only in passing at the end of this book so the reader has no idea of how things settle out for Dolly.
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  Eirlys

  Atmospheric thriller
  
  An exciting mystery that is set mostly in Venice in1923. Posie Parker is travelling from London to Venice in order to get married to her fiance. Two men from her past appear unexpectedly and add to the mystery. The adventures, and diverse characters, result in an enthralling read which has the suspense ramping up as Posie finds herself embroiled in murders and deception. I found the descriptions of the time and places made me feel as if I was there along with Posie.