This book arrived for me as part of Southern Cross Book Exchange. Because it came directly from The Book Depository I have no idea who sent it to me BUT it has been on my Wish List for ages so I am delighted.

When I read that 'The Washington Post Book World' says "Fresher, more unusual than any other mystery I've read lately." I trust that reviewer to have alerted me to something good. We shall soon see.

LATER. It certainly was more unusual than other mysteries I have read lately. I admired Lily Bard and would certainly read other books by Charlaine Harris.

EVEN LATER. June 13, I've just had a message from catsalive advising that it was she who sent it so I was able to thank her.

Taking to meet-up of Wellington Bookcrossers in D4 Cafe and bar.
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Caught at bookcrossing meetup

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Very different from the Harris I've read before (the Sookie Stackhouse books). I definitely felt I suffered from not having read any of the previous books in the series - there is obviously a lot of history, alluded to in the book. Probably would have been better to read the others first.

Left on a table in the café.