Magpie Lane

Magpie Lane is one of those books I couldn't put down once I began reading. I literally spent an entire Saturday in the ancient, haunting city of Oxford. (Time well spent. I've been to Oxford. Lucy captured it perfectly! Made me long to be there again.) It was refreshing to meet an imperfectly mysterious, relatable family who faces some harsh realities. In the end... wait, sorry. No spoilers! Oh, but it's so good! Magpie Lane delivers the experience readers wish for every time they pick up a book. I'll be rereading this one but for now I'm off to read her book that just released: Windmill Hill

Next to a gripping mystery, I feel like I also sat down to a delicious literary meal. Lucy's characters are real. Clearly defined. Their perspectives draw you along at a good pace. You never tire of it. If anything you're so intrigued that you sometimes want to get to the crux of the mystery faster. Expertly done.

Note: Goodreads has an incorrect number of pages. It's 354.