Access Today Murder In All Honour (New Scotland Yard/Doyle And Acton, #5) Developed By Anne Cleeland Made Available In Hardcover

good Acton and Doyle mystery, I was shocked by the Munoz and Savoie pairing, I didn't see that coming, I thought she was seeing his brother, . . maybe that was a red herring type relationship,

Onwards to bookin this series, Anne Cleeland has done it again another great tale allowing us another glimpse of Doyle and Acton's life as a couple.
I've slowly realized that it's not the mystery alone that draws me to all these novels, although the latest adventure is chock full of twists and turns, it's the endearing relationship of Lord and Lady Acton.
To be fair, this relationship is not without its aristocratic pitfalls and dysfunctions, but so far they have risen above all challenges.
This tale of murdered nuns, pregnant women and missing babies serves as the latest mystery in this fascinating series.
At times, there were so many twists I doubted I would ever see a clear finish, but then Doyle realizes something that sums it all up" I keep forgetting it's always about me".
Things are a bit grim at Scotland Yard, this Christmas, On the heels of a nasty corruption scandal, the CID must now contend with a killer who is murdering pregnant women, so as to steal their babies.
Chief Inspector Acton doesn't want Doyle anywhere near this case, of course, but she can't shake the feeling that there is more to his concern than his usual overprotectivenessand more to this case than the usual psychokiller.
One of the great joys of reading is finding a series that is one thrilling book after another.
My devotion to the Doyle and Acton series was cemented in the very first book, Murder in Thrall, and each subsequent tale has been a complete experience of reading euphoria.
Kathleen Doyle and Michael Sinclair are the most mismatched, perfect couple in fiction, Kathleen, with her Irish commoner's background and touch of fey and Michael, with his Lord of the manor and touch of obsessivecompulsive disorder prove that love and humor can conquer all.
Their positions at Scotland Yard are reflective of their social order/disorder, and they have an uncanny knack at solving the most complicated of cases, even when Acton is withholding vital information.
Murder in All Honour is a most personal tale for both Kathleen and Michael, with all they hold dear and important at stake.


Someone is killing pregnant prostitutes and removing the babies without a trace of where those babies have gone.
Are they dead, too, or have the babies been spared to live a better life Although Acton doesn't want Doyle anywhere near a case where motherstobe are killed, since Doyle herself is pregnant, but with the lingering business of corruption at the highest levels of the Met, investigators are shorthanded and Doyle is ever wily about inserting herself into the most complex crimes.
Of course, with her scalptingling and undeniable intuitive skills, Doyle is a definite asset in investigations, When a murdered nun is also discovered, Doyle's antennae are on high alert, As is usual with Acton, he seems to be dealing with other matters and dark dealings which he is keeping from the fair Doyle, but Acton's secrecy never discourages Doyle from digging for answers in both their professional and personal lives.
There are revelations in thisth book that have been brewing for some time, and some intriguing new developments that will affect the new heir, Doyle's and Acton's offspring.


While the series always delivers with the characters of Doyle and Acton, and their witty conversations are a highlight, the supporting cast of characters is as cleverly drawn.
Detective Inspector Thomas Williams is forever devoted to both Kathleen and Michael, and like Kathleen, I am always buoyed by his appearance.
Doyle's somewhat nemesis, DS Isabel Munoz, continues to bait Doyle about her good fortune with Acton and dismiss Doyle's detective skills.
But, Munoz has a personal stake in the current crime wave, which may serve to humble her a bit.
Doyle's and Acton's butler Reynolds is always in fine form and quite the purveyor of tradition and useful information.
Doyle's criminal friend Savoie plays an extensive role in this story, too, Savoie, with his contradictory traits of ruthlessness and caring, makes for an interesting ally in Doyle's life.


Anne Cleeland is an author of exquisite imagination and cleverness, The plots of her stories never fail to captivate me, her characters entertain and thrill, and her dialogue delivers in delightful abundance.
I enjoyed this addition to the 'New Scotland Yard' series by Anne Cleeland, However, it was not my favorite of the series and was certainly putdownable, It is less intense, Acton is somewhat less sociopathic and Doyle is still pretty fey,

I like that we get some further insights into Acton's family history and why the ghosts said he was an 'usurper'.
Some of that also explained Acton's reaction to finding out that their son would be born with green eyes.
That whole thing was left hanging and I didn't like that part but I will assume that it will be explained in the next book.


We're also left hanging about what is happening with the ACC, I'm wondering if something about the ACC will also cross over to be involved with Acton's lineage.


I'd like to see some reconciliation between Acton and his grandfather,

I love this series, I just rip through each book because I can't put them down, I hope it goes on forever! Unable to award and will have to circle back, I picked up this book last Friday at library because it was clean, fresh, unread, Problems: I know I have tried reading this series previously and could not get into it, but I forgot to make a note here to help my memory.

One cannot pick up bookwithout having read the previous books,
If I say too much I could ruin for others, Note to self: this female Irish detective is fey as they say oh, yeah, . . another Irish scalp atingling. Correction: Every other page her scalp is "prickling"!
Her husband is of the aristocracy whoops, They don't start out married, so forget I mentioned it,
Pregnant women are being done away with, babies taken,
Doyle has a very strange way of speakin' for a countess, And other problems.
I will try to read the series some day starting at the beginning, Maybe.
It does manage to turn a boring police procedural into a fantasy dance, so be in the mood for that and start at book.


LATER Note: I was on the train long enough to read this book again so I can give itstars.
There is a place for this light and zany approach to murder, I can see this staged as a comedy in another era and there would have been appreciative audience.
I should look for interviews with author to find out if this was her intent to simply take the reader for a joy ride down balmy road.
If I had started at the beginning I may have been more sure footed,.As in all five of these books in the series I love the characters, and usually all of the story.
But, the story this time seemed a little wearing on my ability to believe Kathleen's constant belief that her husband is such a nefarious mastermind of all things evil going on in London.
Not that he's evil, just that his finger is in every pie that's sliding by, I don't know if my difficulty lay in the tricornered or fourcornered plot being connected all at the same time or that I just wanted more alone time with Kathleen and himself.

Now I'm not really complaining but I guess I am a little bit, I am really enjoying this series, I love the characters of Doyle and Acton, I do believe this is a series that needs to be read in order though, If it were read as a stand alone, I believe many of the references would not be completely understood and the reader would miss some of the connections
Doyle is pregnant in this book and she still seems to get herself into a "pickle".
In this book someone is killing pregnant mothers and stealing the babies Down the rabbit hole.
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Wow. There are so many twists and turns in these books that Im surprised Doyle isnt a nervous wreck as she tries to decipher all the plots and subplots that Acton has going on.


This story carries on directly from the previous book, and while it ties up a few loose threads, there were more than a few new intrigues added to the ongoing story arc.
Apart from the murders, there is more going on behind the scenes with Sir Stephen, and other various relatives, that Doyle is finally made aware of, and one of them was a real corker.
Speaking of relatives, Doyles fey abilities are explored and expanded on, and I loved that slightly paranormal element.


Munoz has a much weightier role, and is dealing with the fallout of the last case and what it means fir her family however, Williams didnt seem feature as prominently as usual, but it was a nice change.


Such an addictive series, so yes, I will definitely be reading the next book,

This is my fourth Doyle and Acton novel and I do adore this duo.
Im generally not a fan of murder mysteries or thrillers but make an exception for these books because of the characters and the nuances in the way the stories are written.
I was very excited to have another book in the series,

This book opens with Doyle dealing with her pregnancy with causes Acton to be all the more protective.
Shes handling a case where pregnant prostitutes are being murdered and their babies being cut out of them I know, horrifying.
Not exactly the easiest case for a pregnant woman, In addition there might be a couple of dead nuns in the mix, When suspicion swirls around Doyles church she gets very concerned, She also has a very strong feeling that Acton knows more than hes telling,

As with the other books in the series there are several subplots that weave their way throughout the tale so you have to pay attention.
This series is definitely richer for having read the books that came before I think this is one case that I would recommend starting at the beginning rather than writing that this book can easily stand alone.
There is nothing to say you couldnt just read this one but I think you will enjoy it far more if you read the first four books.
These characters are worth the effort they are unique, far from perfect and delightful even if Acton is a bit dark.


I read the book in one sitting, It kept me turning the pages so that I could discover the answers more to the issues swirling around Acton than to who killed the poor women.
I will note that it was

not my favorite book of the series, There was a bit of repetition in Doyles receiving her signature “feelins” and a few too many scratchings of her head but other than that small complaint I was thrilled to find myself in the quirky world of Acton and Doyle.
Kathleen share what Edward is going to looks like with Michael!
Awww, sweet Another wild romp with Doyle and Acton.
I started reading this series a year or so ago, but got sidetracked, so I was really happy to pick this one up on kindle and delve into the somewhat twisted and macabre relationship between DCI Acton and DS Doyle.
In this story, there is a rash of murders of pregnant women, and the babies are being stolen.
It's bizarre, but I love all the twists and turns of the mystery, I'm definitely going to be picking up the next book and diving in as soon as I can.
. I liked the book overall, I still think Doyle is a wee bit stupid, I probably would have enjoyed this series more if I had read the books as they were released.
Meaning, it's a series that's best in small doses, If I stop reading I'm afraid I won't go back to it, After receiving so many recommendations for this series I do want to be up to date with the story arc.


The mystery was better in this book and I was surprised when the murderer was revealed.
I hadn't considered that character, Acton and Doyle still have communication issues, They both keep secrets. Doyle displays guilt like ayear old, She holds it in as long as she can then spills it all to Acton, Her scalp still prickles at least one everypages, which she promptly ignores, I'm so tired of reading about it that I'm ignoring it too, What's the point in having a gift if you don't pay heed to it So annoying,

As the series progresses I find Doyle's character is portrayed more and more as the stupid Irish bumpkin.
I feel it widens the social divide between her and Acton, Acton has his own honesty issues, How can you have a good relationship with someone who refuses to be open and honest

I know Doyle is much younger than Acton.
She's naive and inexperienced. I really want her to start growing up a bit more, Her experiences at Scotland Yard and her relationship with Acton should help her grow but she isn't, not really.


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