| Title | : | A Case of Curses (Simon Pearce Mysteries, #2) |
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| ISBN | : | 1935560743 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781935560746 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 118 |
| Publication | : | First published October 7, 2019 |
A Case of Curses (Simon Pearce Mysteries, #2) Reviews
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The two stories in this volume are better than the first, I think. They're not exactly spectacular as mysteries or anything, the appeal is really Simon navigating them as a gay man, and with a relationship now, for the first time in his life, even if it isn't quite formalized. The ending of this volume though... ugh. Can't stop there. Will continue with volume 3 directly.
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The second book even better the the first one, I like that the author plays with the usual British detective topics (every detective needs a case with a big black dog or an Egyptian mummy). And the personal story develops as well, you'll get a cliffhanger at the end.
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This series keeps getting better ... my interest and attention is definitely caught and I want to know what happens next to Simon Pearce. Our MC remains in Edinburgh for the two tales found in this installment. Good because Simon still gets to hang around Cal and develop his relational skills .
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oh my god simon makes such bad choices i almost gave up on the series here!! I'm glad i stuck through it though! The rest more than make up for it! Honey, we've all been there, rock bottom making bad decision after bad decision in a self-destructive tailspin!
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3.5 stars
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Oh dear Simon what have you done?
A chance at a promotion and a lover and you are on the train back to London.
I am enjoying these little snapshots of some of Simons cases and his life as he teies to navigate through Victorian Britain. -
A short and enjoyable read
I am enjoying this series for insight into the early days of the London and Edinburgh police force. The historical context of two rapidly growing cities and insight into being homosexual or woman during this period is interesting. As for the crimes , they appear simple but touch on the verge heart of human nature. Our leading protagonist is clever as he is flawed. Better at investigating than navigating personal relationships but then society has made it hard for him to work on these skills.
Straightforward and thoughtful writing. -
Simon's adventures un Edinburgh continue !
Loved this follow up in the interesting life of Simon Pearce, Constable of Scotland yard. He is still stuck in Edinburgh, solving mysteries and becoming more intimate with Callum, the medical student.
The two mysteries are good, both are different and gives a shoet workout to the brain. A really good series ...these short stories in their historical setting are just perfect. -
Changed to this edition, containing all four volumes:
Shadow of Justice
(Simon Pearce Mysteries #1-4)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... -
This was an easy read! I enjoy these cozy mysteries! I will definitely continue with the series!
That ending though - cliffhanger just a bit...I like Drummond and the hound, lol. :) -
Wonderful Again
This is the second installment of two short novellas and they are part of a series I gobbled up instantly. Simon Pearce is a perfectly drawn closeted Victorian who is an almost accidental constable but in truth a remarkably prescient and sensible detective.
Rather than go into the details of this one, I will simply recommend that you get each one of them in order and experience one of the most charming, cheeky and in the end, cherishing characters you are quite likely to have come across in the late 1800 Victorian era. Cheers!
