A Christmas Journey
by Anne Perry
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Author: Anne PerryEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11-18
ISBN: 034546673X
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: Engaging mystery by Anne Perry
Summary: 4 Stars
A very engaging short novel from British mystery writer (and real life convicted murderer) Anne Perry. The action takes place in Victorian England, during the 1850s. During a party in early december, one of the attendees, Isobel Alvie, makes a cruel remark about Gwendolen, a rival in the attention of an eligible bachelor. The next morning, the body of Gwendolen is found on the lake next to the house, a clear suicide. Isobel is considered by the other guests as the person guilty of driving Gwendolen to suicide. One of the attendees proposes a medieval solution that would allow Isobel to redeem herself. She would have to go to Scotland, in a long journey in the cold of the winter, to deliver the news of Gwendolen's death, and her last letter, to her mother. Isobel reluctanctly accepts, and her friend Vespasia, offers to accompany her. The journey is much longer and complicated than they originally thought, leading them to some of the most remote parts of Great Britain. During the course of the voyage, the motives behind Gwendolen's suicide slowly begin to appear. I don't want to reveal more, but this is a great and smart mystery book.
Summary of A Christmas Journey
Readers of Anne Perry?s bestselling suspense novels revel in a world that is all their own, sharing the privileged existence of Britain?s wealthy and powerful elite in West End mansions and great country houses. It is also a world in which danger bides in unsuspected places and the line between good and evil can be razor thin. This new novel features Lady Vespasia Cumming-Gould?one of the most memorable characters from the Thomas Pitt series?who appears here as a lively young woman, the ultimate aristocrat who can trace her blood to half the royal houses of Europe.It?s Christmas and the Berkshire countryside lies wrapped in winter chill. But the well-born guests who have gathered at Applecross for a delicious weekend of innocent intrigue and passionate romance are warmed by roaring fires and candlelight, holly and mistletoe, good wine and gorgeously wrapped gifts. It?s scarcely the setting for misfortune, and no one?not even that clever young aristocrat and budding sleuth Vespasia Cumming-Gould?anticipates the tragedy that is to darken this light-hearted holiday house party. But soon one young woman lies dead, a suicide, and another is ostracized, held partly responsible for the shocking turn of events.
To expiate her guilt, Gwendolen Kilmuir sets out for the Scottish Highlands, hoping to explain to the dead girl?s mother the circumstances surrounding the sorrowful act?and to bring her back to England for the funeral. Gwendolen?s sole companion on this nightmarish journey is Vespasia. As Vespasia learns more about the victim and the ugly forces that shaped her desperate deed, she understands the heartbreaking truth of the tragedy.
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