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"Gripping. . . . [Ruth Galloway] is solitary plump and smart and self-assured, and very, very likeable."
—Globe and Mail
"After just two books in this gripping series the central characters, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway and DCI Harry Nelson, have the allure of old friends, and it's great to find that the third title is just as enthralling as its predecessors."
—The Guardian
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The dry humour and intelligence of Elly Griffith's Ruth Galloway mysteries, set in Norfolk, England, are fresh air in a genre dominated by surly male detectives and gun-totin' female PIs.
In the third novel in the Ruth Galloway series, shoreline erosion at the village of Broughton Sea's End has revealed the skeletons of six men, their arms bound. From the mineral content of their bones, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway can tell that they were all Germans. Most likely, DCI Harry Nelson reckons, they were killed by the local Home Guard when they tried to land during the Second World War. This is just the first complication in a story brimming with surprise twists, not all of them stemming from these murders. Ruth is a new mum of a daughter she adores but whose existence is raising eyebrows and is testing Ruth's assumption that she can be a mum, a professional archaeologist, a teacher, and an adjunct to a murder investigation all at the same time.
The House at Sea's End is smart, witty, complex, intriguing, generous — much like its protagonist.
In the third novel in the Ruth Galloway series, shoreline erosion at the village of Broughton Sea's End has revealed the skeletons of six men, their arms bound. From the mineral content of their bones, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway can tell that they were all Germans. Most likely, DCI Harry Nelson reckons, they were killed by the local Home Guard when they tried to land during the Second World War. This is just the first complication in a story brimming with surprise twists, not all of them stemming from these murders. Ruth is a new mum of a daughter she adores but whose existence is raising eyebrows and is testing Ruth's assumption that she can be a mum, a professional archaeologist, a teacher, and an adjunct to a murder investigation all at the same time.
The House at Sea's End is smart, witty, complex, intriguing, generous — much like its protagonist.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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Another great mystery novel by Elly Griffiths, Feb 4 2011
By William D. Curnutt "Pastor Dan" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: House at Sea End (Hardcover)
I have been very pleased with Elly Griffiths series regarding Archeologist Ruth Galloway. I so enjoyed the first two books that I pre-ordered this third book. I was not disappointed.Griffiths has a wonderful way of developing her characters, holding their character traits through each book and actually building on each trait to make the characters even more inviting and personable as the series moves on.
The mystery itself this time is the find of six skeletal remains along a cliff side at Broughton. These six bodies are discovered by a team that is mapping the coastland and mapping the erosion that is happening. While they are working they find the six bodies which have been exposed because of the failure of part of the cliff and the erosion of the salt water waves against the cliffs.
It is obvious that the six bodies were meant to never be found, but that hasn't happened. Ruth Galloway and Chief Inspector Nelson will team up again to try and solve this mystery.
It is soon realized that the murders are fairly recent since all deaths happened as result of gun shot wounds and five of them appear to be execution style. Who are these murdered men? Who killed them? And why did they kill them?
Ruth is able to determine through carbon tests that the bodies are approximately 50 to 70 years old and that each man has German roots, to the same region in Germany.
As the story unfolds this was a small platoon of German soldiers who were trying to infiltrate England but were discovered by the Home Guard of Broughton Sea. But why were the men executed? That is still the pressing story.
As Galloway and Nelson dig into the story they discover two of the men of the Home Guard are still alive, but not for long. Each of the men dies within the same week. When Nelson has one body exhumed and autopsied it is determined the man was murdered.
Further a German Historian shows up and says he knows who the six men were and why they were there. But, he also is murdered. So, who is now murdering people and trying to keep this story a secret? What are they trying to hide? Or who are they trying to protect?
All the while we are also dealing with Ruth's new life with a young baby, Kate. How will she work and yet raise a child as a single parent.
All of these things plus more are woven together in a story that will keep your attention. I love the way that Elly Griffiths pulls things together. Ties in history as well as archeology and police work. She does a wonderful amount of research and it shows in the depth and realism of her stories. There is also enough tension to keep you on your toes and frankly, you will never guess who the murderer is until the end of the book.
It's fantastic. Enjoy!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome new book from Elly Griffiths, Mar 4 2011
By mvb - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: House at Sea End (Hardcover)
I can't say much more about the book that the 3 previous reviewers wroteThe book keeps your attention from the first to last page. I read it in one night, couldn't put
it down.
As far as I know this is still only avail in UK, that's where I ordered from and had my book in 2 weeks, was surprised
how fast it got to the states!
If you have not read any of Elly's books, start with the first one, The Crossing Places as this is a series and books are a continuation.
Elly is a great writer. These are not a traditional cozy but are not thrillers either. I'd call them a modern mystery with some suspense in parts of book - just enough to where you don't want to set the book down for 5 minutes.
Looking forward to the next one - I hope there will be many more to come in this series
Mar
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
From Strength To Strength, Feb 8 2011
By annie "earthboundmisfit" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: House at Sea End (Hardcover)
I'm hooked on this series. I dislike reviews that outline the plot so completely that reading the book becomes superfluous so, suffices to say: The plot is interesting and believable, the setting is atmospheric and finely honed, and the characters are "flesh and blood" rather than cookie-cutter people. Ruth Galloway is a realistic and likeable main character; a strong, intelligent woman who knows and accepts her flaws. If you're new to the series, start with "The Crossing Places" and go forward. You'll soon be hooked as well and eagerly awaiting the next installment.
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