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As a fan of the first 6 seasons of Death in Paradise (later seasons not so much) when I came across this book while looking for something else I decided to give it a try. Lucy Beaumont comes into the St Honore police station to complain she’s being stalked by a vagrant around the coffee plantation she calls home. DI Poole and Sgt Camille Bordey go to investigate, hear shots, and find a body. And we’re off. I am surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. It was well written and the plot twists gave the story momentum.

fatwarrior's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

maddiemango's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

tanyadi's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

perrym45's review against another edition

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4.0

This is the third book in the Death in Paradise series with a very grumpy, hot and flustered DI Richard Pool. This story deals with a now defunct British empire, colonialism, slavery and a well respected, old white plantation family. However, the family has some very dark, sordid secrets that need to be uncovered to solve this double murder. I found the ending difficult to read and there was a sadness in the story being told. However, a body in a locked room, conspiracy theories flying all over the place, suspects lying to police and you have a brilliant page turning murder mystery.

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