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Funeral Music
Funeral Music | Morag Joss
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To the ancient Romans, the healing waters of Bath belonged to the goddess Minerva. Today they belong to the gods of commerce, as tourists teem, shops prosper, and the incense of gourmet food rises to the English skies. Among the throng is Sara Selkirk, a world-class cellist who came undone in a Paris performance. For Sara, taking a break from performing has given her a chance to look at what’s missing from her life– and even at a case of murder.… The killing occurred in the famous Roman Baths, and the victim was the museum’s director. Knowing several people close to the investigation–from a potential suspect to a detective who cajoled her into giving him cello lessons–Sara discovers a talent for making sense of things. But like a Bach fugue, the pattern she grasps is more complex than it seems. And as she moves down a trail strewn with secrets and damaged lives, a chilling story begins to emerge: of greed, envy–and a killer performance that may not be quite finished yet. From the Paperback edition.
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Susanita
Funeral Music | Morag Joss
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Mehso-so

Great setting (Bath UK) which is used to good effect. The murder victim is found floating in the Roman baths, and there‘s a clever Emma callback. Intriguing premise of a professional musician as amateur investigator. Smart writing with some interesting turns of phrase.

HOWEVER the characters are all annoying, and the MC‘s interference strains credulity. The tone throughout is rather cynical, and the ending is not terribly satisfying.

#bookspin

Susanita There were also some very British references that went over my head, which isn‘t the book‘s fault and didn‘t necessarily detract from the reading, but didn‘t help either. In any case, I won‘t be continuing with this series. 4y
TheAromaofBooks Great review!!! 4y
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Susanita
Funeral Music | Morag Joss
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This wasn‘t a great week for reading...because reasons...but I‘m most of the way through the tagged book which is this month‘s #bookspin selection. #bookreport

Cinfhen I understand 😞tough week 4y
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