![]() “A matter of life and death!” That other great phrase! Perhaps even greater than “dangerous killers on the loose.” For example:ĭangerous killers on the loose! The words which every amateur sleuth lives in eternal hope of hearing. There were also moments when Flavia’s taste for the grotesque felt a bit much - more grating than endearing. The mystery itself isn’t my favourite among Bradley’s books, though that may just be a personal preference for Christmas, filmmaking and Shakespeare over archaeology, botany, and a long-lost jewel. A dead body is found inside the tomb of the village saint, and Flavia, who is “almost twelve” in this instalment, is once more on the case. Speaking from Among the Bones is classic Flavia fare. ![]() The rapid switch in mood is comedic gold, and you can just see it on screen as the introduction to this week’s adventure with a beloved series character. Last spring, the news broke that the Flavia series has been optioned for TV movies, and with such an opening, it’s easy to see why. Suddenly, the narrator’s reflections on the gory image are cut off: ![]() The narrator muses on the vicar’s words, that “in Old Testament times, our blood was taught to contain our lives.” One can almost see the darkened church and hear the portentous music. An image of John the Baptist’s head in Salome’s hand looms over the pulpit at St. The fifth in Alan Bradley’s Flavia de Luce series begins with blood. ![]()
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