Of Blood And Fire: The Untold Story Of Bangladesh War Of Independence (Hardcover) পিডিএফ ডাউনলোড করুন
Of Blood And Fire: The Untold Story Of Bangladesh War Of Independence (Hardcover) পিডিএফ বিনামূল্যে ডাউনলোড করুন
Jahanara EmamOf Blood And Fire: The Untold Story Of Bangladesh War Of Independence (Hardcover) পিডিএফ ফ্রি ডাউনলোড বা অনলাইন পড়ুন
- লেখক: Jahanara Emam
- প্রকাশক: Charulipi Prokashon
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- ভাষা: English
- ISBN-10: 9789845982313
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- ক্রম: 1st Published, 2018
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Of Blood And Fire: The Untold Story Of Bangladesh War Of Independence (Hardcover)
abhishek5040
This is the second book in the series but it was not necessary to have read the first one. This one is a stand alone mystery novel. Opening with the first service in a newly built Episcopal church, the result of the united efforts of the Episcopalians in four counties of western Kansas, the congregation's day goes downhill from the first rapturous chords of “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” sounding from a boom box-- they have not yet been able to afford a piano or organ. The intent was to celebrate the first service in the church including the confirmation of one of their number and then join for a picnic and day of music at Fiene's Folly. What actually happened was a dreadful combination of a thundering sermon from the visiting suffragan Bishop, the Right Reverend Ignatius P. Talesbury, that blamed the congregation for everything from the barren land to the sinking economy. This is followed by the spilling of the communion wine and a mysterious death. The view point character in this first person mystery, is Lottie Albright, county historian and under sheriff. This dual position allows her to get first hand information about events as they occur. She also is involved in a dispute with an adjoining county sheriff, as she tries to gather information about the background of the murder victim. With a few caveats, this is a good page turner. The western Kansas background is interesting and well done. The historian part of the novel has a feeling of authenticity-- as it should because the author is also a western Kansas historian. I was definitely intrigued by the information about the Episcopalian church-- spilled communion wine in the church I grew up in with would have simply been sopped up with a paper towel. There would have been no need to cut a square of carpet out. Lottie uses her skills as a historian to help solve the mysteries she is involved with. Now to the caveats. I think the opening would have been stronger if there was some more showing rather than telling. Telling me that the sermon traumatized the congregation was one thing, but left me wondering exactly what the Bishop said that upset everyone. The villain was also two dimensional. A little more depth would have made the story stronger. Overall though, an entertaining story that is likely to appeal to cozy fans with a penchant for Americana.
2022-10-26 05:33
valentina-sironi
Some great vignettes, but the ending is lackluster. At times, the train of thought is difficult to follow. Overall, OK.
2022-08-31 01:49
