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Chargement... The Case of the Fickle Mermaid: A Brothers Grimm Mystery (Brothers Grimm Mysteries) (édition 2017)par P. J. Brackston (Auteur)
Information sur l'oeuvreThe Case of the Fickle Mermaid par P. J. Brackston
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. This was so much fun! Gretel- yes, THAT Gretel, of Hansel and Gretel fame- has grown up to become Bavaria's premier private investigator in 1776, much sought-after when one has a sticky problem. Hans, who has his virtues, comes along for the ride. But- Gretel aspires to more. Although not a sylph, she pursues being a fashionista, even when all events conspire against her. And her crush- who seems to be crushing back- generally only encounters her at her least glamorous moments... In this volume, Gretel is hired to take a cruise, and solve the problem(s) that are plaguing it. She prepares for much elegance, but sadly, that is not the sort of cruise this is. Also, Hans meets a figure from his past that has him roundly intimidated. Add a mischievous sea sprite, a mermaid with an agenda, and nefarious other plots... I love the way Gretel is written- so very savvy in so many ways, and yet so oblivious about some things! And I love the theme of the disastrous fates of her beloved wigs. The plot is nicely complex, with lots of twists. If you re keen on historical accuracy, this may not be the series for you. I enjoy the intentional play of history and anachronisms. Very recommended, especially if you enjoy a somewhat unreliable narrator! I received this book in exchange for writing an honest review. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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Fantasy.
Fiction.
Mystery.
Historical Fiction.
HTML: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter comes the story of Gretel, all grown up and investigating a series of mysterious disappearances off the coast of Bavaria. Gretel-yes, that Gretel-is now all grown up and working as a private investigator in eighteenth-century Bavaria. Her professional interest is piqued when she begins to hear whispers of of mysterious goings-on off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein: sailors are disappearing, and there are rumors of mermaids and sea creatures and all manner of slippery, sea-based happenings. Ordinarily, Gretel's interest in sea life does not extend beyond that which is edible and already on the plate before her. However, funds are low, and the captain of the ship Arabella makes a tempting offer of good pay and a free cruise in return for her detective services. With a splendid new wig packed, Hans as her bodyguard on the journey north, and the promise of two weeks of fine dining and erudite company while sailing around the picturesque Frisian Islands, what could possibly go wrong? .Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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The setting is a mix of fairy-tale magic, nineteenth-century costume, and modern sensibilities. The mermaid is real, as is a water sprite who provides Gretel with clues in the form of rhyming puzzles. Gretel is a fun, out-spoken, fashionably dressed and coiffed detective, and the mystery can be pieced together by a careful reader. Fans of the Detective Gretel mystery series will be pleased with this installment. ( )