The Wrecker's Curse
Book description
'The sleeper book of the year... so much fun to read that you forget to even try and solve the case. And good luck solving it anyway, with twists within twists within twists'
Donna Nightshade's first rule of composting: shred.
Things rot quicker that way - cabbages, flowers, dead bodies...…
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1 author picked The Wrecker's Curse as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the first of the Edge Of the World Detective Agency series and is a quirky, unusual, and curiously addictive read which breaks new ground in the mystery genre.
What I enjoyed about this book is that while the vivid descriptions of familiar Cornish settings keep it within the realms of reality, the slightly eccentric, but believable characters, with their knowledge of herbalism and ancient Cornish customs give it a definite hint of magic and folklore that runs throughout.
This is what stayed with me and made me think that there is very likely another side to Cornwall that…
From Jane's list on UK mysteries that make you think outside the plot.
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