Sleepy little story... I kind of understand that it is her debut novel, but this mystery book based in 18th century of England is just too slow. It was boring in the beginning, very laid back and yet relaxing in resolution. However, I review this book by putting aside my 'sexist' side and find Mary Finch is a typical gothic heroine. She is brave for a young lady at the time. She gets curious at every little thing. A sweet young maiden but very bright and likeable young lady, Mary Finch is. The exposition tells about the journey of Mary to see her long-lost uncle at his grand and luxurious estate, called White Ladies. Apparently her uncle has left her an inheritance. She will have the life of leisure that she longs for, especially after being an orphan for quite a long time. Along the way, she meets excitement which includes a carriage crash and an injured fellow who seems to have a connection with her uncle as he actually has the same design watch matched one her deceased father left her. She also found an interesting key and it does make her thinking it would become something suspicious as this stranger lay dying, he had whispered a cryptic warning to her. Overall, I don't recommend this book if you are looking for a fast mooving, exciting read. It didn't leave anything after finished it. It didn't even hold my interest as I postponed finishing this book for quite a long time. But yeah, I cannot just let a book unfinishedly read. So I am glad to see it finish. "The Blackstone Key" is a historical mystery set in 1795 in England during the early stages of what became the Napoleonic Wars. Mary Finch, a young teacher at a girl's school, finds out that her wealthy uncle has died and she is possibly his heir. She sets off to her uncle's home and stumbles into a plot to send intelligence to the French. Mary, a quick-witted girl, figures out how to decipher the code using Blackstone's Commentary on the law. Of course there are handsome young men involved, but which one is the spy and which is the traitor? The story reads like a cross between Agatha Christie and Jane Austen. It is the first in a series. I look forward to following Miss Finch's further adventures.
What do You think about Il Codice Blackstone (2009)?
Took a while to get there but the walk through old England was pleasant enough.
—ancuta
its a great book full of mystery and suspense. :)
—redibrd
