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“Crombie's emotionally intense, quietly yet exquistely wrought gems have taken on new brilliance with each offering.” Times (London)
“Crombie's prose is lyrical, biting…and evocative.” Cleveland Plain Dealer
“With a multilayered plot line, deft characterizations…and endless compassion…Crombie creates another worthy installment in her distinguished body of work.” Richmond Times Dispatch
“As in books by Elizabeth George and P. D. James, the intriguing personal
relationships and family dynamics drive this well-crafted, impressive mystery-drama.” Booklist
“This is a good mystery, but its strength is in the personal stories: those of
the teenagers (both Duncan's son and niece), the families on the narrowboats,
some of the neighbors, and also continuing Duncan and Gemma's relationship.” Library Journal