The Brora Murders Clio Gray 9781782992295 Books
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1869, Sutherland, Scotland, and the Kildonan Gold Rush is in full swing. Then one of the panners is murdered, and strange marks left on stones where he is found. Brogar Finn and Sholto McKay are on hand to investigate the extent of the Gold Rush, and it falls to them to solve this murder, and the others that soon follow. The language is rich with the places and times, from the volcanic eruption in Iceland that covers the land with ash, to the icy wastes of Finnmark, where Scandinavia and Russia meet. And from this snowy frontier a stranger comes, intent on tracking down the lost loose-ends of his past. He too ends up in Kildonan, seeking out the woman who is single-handedly trying to breathe life back into the valley after the decimation of the Clearances half a century before. This is Solveig McCleery, and she is reopening the mines at Brora, which act sets in motion the sequence of events that brings all these disparate people together, with terrible consequences. The Brora Murders is a sumptuous and satisfying mystery that explores the rich history and heritage of the Highlands, and in particular of Sutherland, Helmsdale and Brora.
The Brora Murders Clio Gray 9781782992295 Books
I started reading this book before taking holiday in the UK and since I'm a slow pace reader I finished it after returning to the States. I chose this book because of our holiday plans and my desire to learn something of the history of Scotland. In truth had we not had the holiday and spent time with our gracious hosts, one of whom is a member of the English folk group Forum, I may not have enjoyed the book quit as much as I did. Some of the words, phrases, and references to places I would have missed had it not been for Allen Miller's tours through the English Dales and Scottish Glens and moors.Reading this mystery I found myself back in the Scottish Highlands surrounded by the burns and heather of the rugged Scottish moors. The story is well written and well told. The author uses his prose to paint a gripping story of love and the human condition. I recommend this work to those that enjoy historical novels as well as lovers of mysteries.
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The Brora Murders Clio Gray 9781782992295 Books Reviews
Informative and well-written; very enjoyable. Learned from it, always a requirement for me. They want more words so here they are.
I wanted to like this book. The subject was interesting, and the writing well done. However, the book should have been half the length it was for the story it was trying to tell.
An excellent mystery in a strange (almost alien) landscape with a remarkable heroine. I had trouble putting this down, the tension kept building and building. Highly recommended!
It never arrived so i have no idea what it is like. Never got around to doing anything about it so not the sellers fault.
I liked the setting and the historical facts. The characters were hard for me to keep straight, and I gave up on the plot.as it twisted and turned.
Outstanding and richly original writing; links between Scandinavia and Scotland run like threads through the all-enfolding tapestry of the stern yet awesomely beautiful landscape, lovingly described. A small settlement survives on dust - gold dust. The customs and language of the people give us a glimpse of our own ancestors, not so very long ago. The story builds up to a foreseeable yet heart-thumping conclusion.
A most unusual writing style had me gasping for breath - I felt as though I was running a marathon. Sometimes a paragraph would comprise a whole convoluted sentence. In the end this style completely wore me out and I skim read the last twenty five percent of the book because the story held me enough to continue reading until the end. There was enough historical detail to keep me interested even though the characters themselves lacked a depth that would have me believe in them.
If the subjects of the Scottish clearances and Norsemen has any interest for you then give this a go. Overall, I'm pleased I read it.
I started reading this book before taking holiday in the UK and since I'm a slow pace reader I finished it after returning to the States. I chose this book because of our holiday plans and my desire to learn something of the history of Scotland. In truth had we not had the holiday and spent time with our gracious hosts, one of whom is a member of the English folk group Forum, I may not have enjoyed the book quit as much as I did. Some of the words, phrases, and references to places I would have missed had it not been for Allen Miller's tours through the English Dales and Scottish Glens and moors.
Reading this mystery I found myself back in the Scottish Highlands surrounded by the burns and heather of the rugged Scottish moors. The story is well written and well told. The author uses his prose to paint a gripping story of love and the human condition. I recommend this work to those that enjoy historical novels as well as lovers of mysteries.
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