06-21-2021, 11:02 AM
The Janus Stones by Elly Griffiths
Another daylong read. It was 106º out and I was content to sit and read this while watching the Giants baseball game. More archeoligical based mystery. Since the lead character Ruth is an archeologist I guess you need some archeology in order to get her involved. This time there is a roman archeological dig as well as an old manor home that is being turned into apartments. They find a child's skeleton at the manor house renovation. In steps Ruth to determine the culprit. Although it's more than just Ruth solving the mystery. It's DI Nelson, as well. And some more officers are thrown into the mix. The crime solution becomes a group effort. Plus, the catholic church gets involved because the manor house at one time was a children's home as well.
I was entertained. But I sense a lot of Romance Novel themes in there, too. Ruth is still pregnant. The father won't leave his wife nor does Ruth want him, too. Meanwhile, one of Ruth's friends is having an affair with Ruth's boss, also a married man. Plus, there is a new man in Ruth's life who also could be the murderer. So, Romance stuff.
Plenty more books in the series but I have a bunch of other books to read first.
Another daylong read. It was 106º out and I was content to sit and read this while watching the Giants baseball game. More archeoligical based mystery. Since the lead character Ruth is an archeologist I guess you need some archeology in order to get her involved. This time there is a roman archeological dig as well as an old manor home that is being turned into apartments. They find a child's skeleton at the manor house renovation. In steps Ruth to determine the culprit. Although it's more than just Ruth solving the mystery. It's DI Nelson, as well. And some more officers are thrown into the mix. The crime solution becomes a group effort. Plus, the catholic church gets involved because the manor house at one time was a children's home as well.
I was entertained. But I sense a lot of Romance Novel themes in there, too. Ruth is still pregnant. The father won't leave his wife nor does Ruth want him, too. Meanwhile, one of Ruth's friends is having an affair with Ruth's boss, also a married man. Plus, there is a new man in Ruth's life who also could be the murderer. So, Romance stuff.
Plenty more books in the series but I have a bunch of other books to read first.
As a matter of fact, my anger does keep me warm