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I've enjoyed all of the books in the Dorothy Martin series, and as a classical musician myself, I especially looked forward to this one. Its setting, a music festival performed in a Welsh castle, forms an excellent backdrop for the mystery, and the singers and instrumentalists are very much front and center in the mystery. Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired policeman Alan Nesbitt, are visiting Wales and are welcomed there by the owners of a B & B, who (according to the author's note) are real people. I thought this feature was an interesting departure from what one normally finds in cozies, where characters are usually entirely fictional. Another interesting point was the cameo appearance of Penny Brannigan, the sleuth from Elizabeth J. Duncan's mystery series in which Ms. Brannigan is a young Canadian who has relocated to a Welsh town. Elizabeth Duncan and Jeanne Dams have exchanged cameo appearances by their sleuths in the last few mysteries they have written, and I thought this one was nicely done.

In other ways, I was slightly disappointed with this book. The last few Dorothy Martin mysteries seem to show a less appealing side of Dorothy: she is testy at times, somewhat snide with her comments, and rather secretive, even with her husband Alan. As in other recent books, they are away from their home, and readers must begin to wonder if they ever will go back there. Each book takes place in a new location, and their home seems to have been abandoned while they explore the sights in each new location. Each time, this situation results in numerous meals in pubs and cups of tea which tend to stall the action.

The musical detail was well-done, but I do agree with another reviewer that if one isn't familiar with the compositions and with concert performances, it could become tedious. The weakness of the book for me was in its scattered finish. The plot seemed to disintigrate into many pieces, and for me it just didn't recover.

Normally I would recommend reading earlier books in a series before continuing with the newer ones, but in this case I don't think it matters. The recent Dorothy Martin books are different from the earlier ones and can easily stand alone. This one features Alan Nesbitt more centrally than Dorothy herself. Dorothy Martin just isn't quite as likeable as she one was, which seems a pity.


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Murder at the Castle A Dorothy Martin Mystery Jeanne M Dams 9780727882592 Books Reviews

I enjoyed this book -- though I thought we spent too much time setting the scene for the detective agency - but I guess I will just have to read the next book to see these two sisters really getting to work. The background was detailed and the home scenes added to perception of the characters.

I look forward to book 2.
I always enjoy Jeanne Dams' books. Well written, interesting well-developed characters, with a plot that just rockets along, all undergirded by the comforting traditional English manor house mystery genre.
I have read her books for years. She feels like part of my family. Her detail to the character, surroundings make me feel like I personal know the characters and envision myself, living there.she never disappoints.
I read when I travel and this was the perfect companion. This reads like a Classic English Cozy. Dorothy is sometimes a bit silly, but mostly really charming. I have all of Jean Dams' Dorothy Martin books. It's like an old friend I visit with.
I really enjoy the Dorothy Martin books. The characters are very real and I can relate to them. I feel like I know them well by the end of the book. The descriptions of the scenery and historical places are interesting and not overdone so it keeps my interest.
I love the Dorothy Martin series. Jeanne Dams does an excellent job of making me feel like I am there, and her mysteries are always full of surprises. With that said, this was not my favorite Dorothy mystery. I didn't get as "drawn" into the story as usual. But this book is still a great choice, and heads above the rest.
I have read all the books in this series and loved all but this one and one other - both were very very slow reads, this one I got half way through after forcing myself to read it and never finished it, which I hate not finishing a book, but just did not keep my attention at all - just seemed to drag - too much filler not enough detection
I've enjoyed all of the books in the Dorothy Martin series, and as a classical musician myself, I especially looked forward to this one. Its setting, a music festival performed in a Welsh castle, forms an excellent backdrop for the mystery, and the singers and instrumentalists are very much front and center in the mystery. Dorothy Martin and her husband, retired policeman Alan Nesbitt, are visiting Wales and are welcomed there by the owners of a B & B, who (according to the author's note) are real people. I thought this feature was an interesting departure from what one normally finds in cozies, where characters are usually entirely fictional. Another interesting point was the cameo appearance of Penny Brannigan, the sleuth from Elizabeth J. Duncan's mystery series in which Ms. Brannigan is a young Canadian who has relocated to a Welsh town. Elizabeth Duncan and Jeanne Dams have exchanged cameo appearances by their sleuths in the last few mysteries they have written, and I thought this one was nicely done.

In other ways, I was slightly disappointed with this book. The last few Dorothy Martin mysteries seem to show a less appealing side of Dorothy she is testy at times, somewhat snide with her comments, and rather secretive, even with her husband Alan. As in other recent books, they are away from their home, and readers must begin to wonder if they ever will go back there. Each book takes place in a new location, and their home seems to have been abandoned while they explore the sights in each new location. Each time, this situation results in numerous meals in pubs and cups of tea which tend to stall the action.

The musical detail was well-done, but I do agree with another reviewer that if one isn't familiar with the compositions and with concert performances, it could become tedious. The weakness of the book for me was in its scattered finish. The plot seemed to disintigrate into many pieces, and for me it just didn't recover.

Normally I would recommend reading earlier books in a series before continuing with the newer ones, but in this case I don't think it matters. The recent Dorothy Martin books are different from the earlier ones and can easily stand alone. This one features Alan Nesbitt more centrally than Dorothy herself. Dorothy Martin just isn't quite as likeable as she one was, which seems a pity.