Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
I was drawn to Murder at Gull's Nest because of its author. I've heard good things about Jess Kidd's novels but hadn't read one, so this seemed to be a good place to jump in. I enjoyed this first book in a series featuring Nora Breen, a nun who left her order to search for a young novice she befriended at the convent.
Set in the English seaside town of Gore-on-Sea [love this name in a murder mystery] in Kent in the 1950s, I felt immersed in the time and place. The novel is well written, verging on literary, which elevated its appeal above the typical cozy mystery. The plot has mystery, drama, bits of humor, and a cast of interesting characters in a wide range of ages who, of course, are more than their outward appearance. I'd love this to be adapted as a PBS Masterpiece Mystery series.
I believe Nora and I are similar in age which connected me to her and this story. I also appreciated her observations and reflections as she her assimilated to life in the 'real world' apart from the convent.
Now I'm interested in reading the next book in this series as well as other darker historical mysteries by this author.
Set in the English seaside town of Gore-on-Sea [love this name in a murder mystery] in Kent in the 1950s, I felt immersed in the time and place. The novel is well written, verging on literary, which elevated its appeal above the typical cozy mystery. The plot has mystery, drama, bits of humor, and a cast of interesting characters in a wide range of ages who, of course, are more than their outward appearance. I'd love this to be adapted as a PBS Masterpiece Mystery series.
I believe Nora and I are similar in age which connected me to her and this story. I also appreciated her observations and reflections as she her assimilated to life in the 'real world' apart from the convent.
Now I'm interested in reading the next book in this series as well as other darker historical mysteries by this author.
