A trifle predictable.

I really love this series. I have enjoyed them all, including this one.

The characters are original, flawed but sympathetically wrought and I really like the quirky detail that Kasasian always adds to the narrative. I think this writer is quite special. He completely manages to make the experience of the reader incredibly satisfying without plauging those of us with a weary mind with deep philosophical questions. I think this path requires a great deal of skill and cleverness. Kasasian's clever but he conveys it subtly, unlike his main protagonist, the unintentionally hilarious Sidney Grice. His gin-soaked side-kick, the narrative voice, is also adorable.

The reader, Emma Gregory, does a fine job as she has throughout the series. So, why not five stars? As soon as the prodigal inspector returns offering a happy ending you know where it's going... I don't like to KNOW an ending, I want to suspect.

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Darker

This book takes us on a dark journey. The tone and story are far darker then the previous books in the series. I just loved it - the narration is wonderful and the writing magnificent. I’m rather sad that this is the last book in this series.

The entire series Highly Recommended

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Superb performance

I love this series. Emma Gregory really brings it to life. An excellent performer.
Of all the books though. There are parts of this one that really play on my mind.

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So torn over this one!

I was dubious about listening to this given reviews mentioning levels of violence but have adored the rest in the series, so decided to give it a go.
It was very hard going in places but not unmanageable. I am glad I did listen and shed a tear at the end. Poor March.
A very special author and narrator. Wish this wasn’t the end of the series!

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Brilliant

Can't wait for the next one. I wish there had been a happy ending for March. Everyone loves a happy ending. Mr Grice is adorable so is Molly. I love all of the Grice books and will definitely listen to them again at some point. As always excellent narration. Hurry up Mr Kasasian when's next one ???

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Not for the faint hearted

I can understand why some reviews have struggled with the amount of violence in this book. However I believe it fairly reflects the victorian/Edwardian society in London , particularly the conflicts between the classes, poverty and gender.
March Middleton is as both humorous and as endearing as ever and Sidney Grice as erassable . In my opinion this is the best in the series. Thank you Mr Kasasian

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one of my favourites

I cannot deny how much I've enjoyed the whole collection! you don't often get audibooks where you can close your eyes and see everything that is being read too you!

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Is this the end of Sidney Grice?

I have loved this series of books and shed a tear towards the end of this one. I shall keep my fingers crossed for another instalment but did feel that this may be the end of the line for Londons foremost personal detectives.

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Not The Ending I Wanted

I have loved this series, and in the knowledge that this is the last, hated the ending.
It felt like there was no closure. I would have loved it to wrap up better with the what happened to Sydney Grice & co after the documented investigations.

Hated that March didn't get her happily ever after, and seriously not happy with George Pounds ending.

Felt like the ending was all very rushed. A shame as all books in the series have been great.

As usual Emma Gregory was fantastic!!

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Brilliant book

As always I loved the book but despaired at the tragedy March endured. So sad

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