Week 22: An Unmarked Grave by Charles Todd

I love this series! It is simply marvelous, as I might have said before.  This book is a part of the Bess Crawford Mystery series.  All of the books I have read from this series have been thrilling and interesting.  I tend to read them all extremely fast and love them all immensely. They do not have to be read in a particular order which always makes things so much easier!

I think my favorite part about all of the books is the fact that the main character is so strong and dutiful.  The authors (cause there are two of them) make Bess intuitive and brave, but give her a sensitive that is appropriate to her career as a nurse. She truly cares for everyone she comes across and acts accordingly, yet she is not vulnerable nor helpless.  Rather, she causes lots of mischief and never seems to be out of trouble.

In this book, Bess is caught up in a escapade and is being hunted by a murderer.  The cause of her stalker is completely unknown and she goes around unsure about her safety.  Yet, she never stops asking questions, nor doing her duty as a nurse.  As the story unfolds the plot thickens and more people are endangered.  It truly is a great story that everyone should read, and the ending is pretty good too!!!

Week 21: On Distant Shores and In Perfect Time by Sarah Sundin

On Distant Shores and In Perfect Time are the next two books after With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin.  These books are extremely similar to the first book, which left me wishing for more out of them.  I liked the setting of the series, and appreciated that the author did research much of the main plot points. The historical aspect was one of my favorite things about them.  I also liked the settings and imagery the author incorperated.  However, there were a lot of things lacking.  I would have liked the books to be more different from each other plot wise, and for the characters to enteract more.

Beside the disappointing plot line I did enjoy both books.  They were fun and eventful.  The third book in particular was full of plot twist and character development.  Yet, it also was quite preachy. I did not mind that it had a Christian underlying theme, but at times it was overwelming to the reader.  The first and second, had a Christian theme also, but not to the extent of the third.  

Overall, I liked the books, but probably won't read them again.  They were a fun one time read! :)