![]() ![]() ![]() It was plainly assumed that the author trusted the reader to have some basic knowledge, which was, frankly, kind of a relief, given how thoroughly many cozy mysteries fail when it comes to weaving crafting (or cooking, baking, etc.) into a plot.Īll of that said, this book is definitely a product of its time (it came out in 1999, so nearly 20 years ago) and of its author. When crafting happened to be going on in the background as the action unfolded, as it often was, it was described clearly and in detail, but without being annoying or dumbed down. (Hello, newsgroups and dialup!)Īnd speaking of crafting trends, I should note that, obviously knowing and respecting the audience most likely to read the book, crafting techniques were discussed often, and with familiarity. It was also interesting to be reminded of how internet looked like in the late 90s. Next, given that the book was a contemporary novel when it was written, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that it was kind of fun to look back at a snapshot of 1999 knitting, needlepoint, and embroidery trends. Those feelings made the whole story more engaging. (Imagine that!) I actually liked-and felt like I got to know-Betsy and her two main allies, Godwin and Jill, and I actively disliked the sexist cop, Mike Malloy, and Joe Mickels, her scheming landlord. Characters who had personalities, lives, and interests beyond being conveniently on hand to help the main character. I thought I remembered who the murder was from my previous read, but I wasn’t completely sure until the end that there wouldn’t be a surprise twist that I’d forgotten.īeyond the mystery, I was reminded once again why I’m so fond of this series when the other characters turned out to actually be characters. But, I’ve enjoyed the Crewel World crew-that is, the people who work in or visit Betsy Devonshire’s newly-inherited needlework store-so much over the years, that this book was high on my to-review list.įirst off, as a whodunnit, the mystery was pretty well constructed, with at least three viable suspects. My thoughts on the story:Īs I mentioned earlier, I’ve already read all of the A Needlecraft Mystery books, so I’m not exactly approaching this reading of Crewel World with fresh eyes. But to find the murderer, she’ll have to put together a list of motives and suspects to figure out this killer’s pattern of crime… When Betsy’s sister is murdered in her own needlecraft store, Betsy takes over the shop and the investigation. ![]()
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