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Title: Regency or mystery?
Review: Barbara Cleverly writes books set in 1920's India and the golden days of the Raj. This is the second book that I've read from this series, and I am having hard time with them. The autenthic description of the days long gone are the best part of her books. The trouble starts when her wooden characters just aren't able to carry the story. She seems like a Regency novel writer trying to switch to a more lucrative genre. The plots are convoluted but contrived, and her twists leave a lot to be desired. Mystery just doesn't seem to be the natural field for this author.
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