So what happened at the end there, Val?  Why that infernal rush?  Did you suddenly become aware that you were on your way towards producing a minor brick, or did your publisher tell you to cut it short?  There we were, sailing nicely along in the usual 4-stars-or-higher bracket into which this series typically falls for me, and then you first give us an arrest that couldn't be a greater possible anticlimax, taking into account all that's at stake there, and, literally as an aside, almost everything else that had been threatening to come crashing down on Karen's head is tied up super-squeaky-clean in no more than a few puny words as well??  Fie.

Also -- and I do realize this one is down to me, but nevertheless it does add to my aggravation -- can we please be done with Karen's new superior officer sooner rather than later?  I've had my own share of run-ins with this type of person way beyond anything I'm willing to take anymore (it also doesn't help that I've recently seen -- and am currently seeing again -- shenanigans of a different, but equally infuriating kind); so the prospect that of all Karen's problems that were still unresolved in the next-to-last chapter, this of all things is the one issue remaining unresolved, makes me not particularly rush to get the next book, whenever it's going to be published.  I seriously do NOT want to meet this person again.  And unlike poor Karen, I have the freedom to opt out here; which I may very well end up doing, unless someone tells me that the supervisor in question is getting her long-overdue comeuppance and Karen is rid of her by the end of the next book at the very latest.

Finally, just curious: What's your fascination with dead bodies surfacing from the depth of a peat bog?  This has to be at least the second, if not third book where that sort of thing is happening ...

Plaid is a truly and socially noteworthy example that is made of up intersection level and vertical groups or strings of hues. Scottish Tartans were truly made with woven fleece; be that as it may, today they can comprise of most different materials. The example is most vigorously connected with Scotland because of its numerous utilizations in the midst of war, and Scottish kilts quite often will highlight plaid designs.

The vast majority of the plaid designing is because of basic decision, much like individuals will pick hues and garments they appreciate to wear in present day times. It was like this from the seventeenth century until the mid-nineteenth century when numerous examples were made to be related with Scottish tribes and families. Today, it is evaluated that there are about 7,000 unique plaids that exist, with around 150 new ones made every year. This makes one wonder: for what reason are there such a significant number of various types of plaids?

The various types of plaids can be separated by shading into three classes: current, quieted, and old. These classifications just mirror the sort of color or shading specialist that was utilized to make the plaid. The hues themselves can run the whole way across the rainbow and have implications, for example, blue, symbolizing waterways, green for backwoods and prairies or yellow for crops, contingent upon the territorial foundations.

The enrollment and naming of authentic faction plaids started in April of 1815. Huge numbers of the individuals during that time had no clue what their plaid may be or what it implied yet were prepared to conform to the enlistment. Today, the plaid and "tribe plaid" is a pivotal piece of a Scottish family. Most Scottish families will have a wide range of plaids associated with their name, and a few factions even have official plaid designs. More plaids can be made and added to the rundown of faction plaids, however they should be endorsed by the group boss, and the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and afterward at last the Advisory Committee on Tartan.

Different plaids are accessible that have no connection to Scottish groups. There are plaids for families, people, regions, organizations, foundations, ethnic gatherings and memorial plaids for different occasions from the beginning of time. texture Tartans has a long history with the military, particularly with the Commonwealth, consequently managing numerous military units plaid dress garbs.

Rather easy choice, this one ...

And notwithstanding the fact that there's a fairly obvious giveaway to the "who" very early on -- and I'm beginning to clue in on Cleeves's approach in terms of construction, writerly perspective and character POV -- I actually liked this at least as much as the first book in the series, if not more.

(Task: Read a book set in Scotland.)