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First in a series. I enjoyed it, but I found it hard to keep the characters straight because so many of the names were similar. If you like cooking and food, you’ll enjoy this.

Another excellent volume in the Flavia de Luce series.

I really enjoyed this modern-day PERSUASION with a mystery twist, until the very end. Suddenly, with no warning, the author interjected a religious aspect out of nowhere and it was very jarring. The book would have been stronger/better without it, or if it had been part of the character all along.

I wish Goodreads would allow a half-star rating. If so, I'd give this book a 3.5. It's not a four, primarily because there was so much sloppy editing/proofreading it was driving me nuts, but the story and characters were solid and interesting. I will read the next in series when it comes out, and hope they've hired someone more competent for the final edits.

That said, it was a little derivative for anyone who's familiar with the more-or-less true adventuress of the Durrell family in Corfu (The Durrells in Corfu TV series or the delightful, witty books by Gerald Durrell).