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However, this novel is first and foremost a comic and fun read and should be accepted as such. Attempting to find too much depth is to do it an injustice. I can't claim that I'll be tempted to read many more in the projected series - it's been a novel and quirky idea, but it really is beginning to reach saturation point in terms of further mysteries/murders etc. Having said that, I would recommend reading at least one of the series. Although the early books do give some background detail, it's not essential, as the basic premises are easy enough to fathom. Despite feeling that saturation point has been reached with the series, I would have to say that book four has been the best to date - perhaps this conclusion makes this reviewer as enigmatic as the novel she has reviewed! In conclusion - it is primarily a quick and easy read, either for a lazy day in a summer filled garden - or perhaps, more appropriately, curled up in front of a cosy winter fire….Laughs abound…but so too does a shiver or two!

If this book appeals then you might like to try [[Maskerade by Terry Pratchett]].