Death in a Scarlet Gown

from scot2

Wasn't sure of this book at first as I wondered when the "death" was going to occur. However, I found the first part of the book was setting the scene and introducing the characters. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I didn't guess who did it and motives for many of the characters were discussed be...

from Inishowen_Cailin

This novel was quite slow to start but life in and around St. Andrews and the relationships of people within the university made very interesting reading. The first murder didn't take place until halfway through the book which I thought was a little too far in, but, the writer makes good use of t...

from Dokfintong

This new series of historical mysteries by Lexie Conyngham is set in 1802 at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, the third oldest university in the English speaking world. Some of the unusual academic tradition described in the book are followed today. Rather than rush into the mystery plo...