Start by marking “A Finer End (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, #7)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The reader is well introduced to Glastonbury and the characters before a crime is commited. A Finer End. It takes place in Glastonbury, England which is known for its ancient and medieval sites, many rich in myth. More By and About This Author. While I liked that book in the end I found that the stalwarts of the series, Duncan and Gemma weren't in the book enough for at least half of it. There is one rule-rede- of Wicca- And it harm none, do as ye will. A FINER END. Glastonbury/Avalon is fascinating, as are the characters who inhabit this version of the town. We’d love your help. It’s an unusual entry in this series, but if you are willing to grant this author some leeway, it is entertaining. Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2019. The girlfriend, the local vicar, has survived, but the circumstances are suspicious. This book was definitely different and Kincaid and James didn't enter the story for quite some time. Freaked out and convinced he is suffering a breakdown possibly due to his berevement he confides in Winnie; but she has other ideas what this could be. The myths and mysteries surrounding Glastonbury are normally interesting; however, this attempt to base a crime mystery around them is awkwardly contrived. Then Winnie is struck by a hit and run driver. What a fascinating mix of history, myth and legend. The story about the monk Edmund was never convincing. A FINER END. Jack Montefort moves back to the place of his childhood, Glastonbury, when his wife dies. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published There was a problem loading your book clubs. A whole lot of book before the team of Kincaid and James enters the action, but secondary characters are well drawn and likable. A Finer End (eBook) : Crombie, Deborah : Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James return in another spellbinding novel of mysteries--one contemporary, one ancient--an investigation that will challenge them personally and professionally as no case ever has. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Clipper Audio, Recorded Books. She lives with her family in a small North Texas town, where she is at work on the next book of the series. The history of the Abbey and the myths surrounding Glastonbury Tor drive this mystery, while Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James play a lesser role than in Deborah Crombie's other mysteries. What a slog! Hello, Sign in. Something went wrong. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? I was so caught up in all the different threads that I couldn’t see the culprit until the end. Does she have any common sense? The character development with Gemma is particularly fine in this one, though I missed seeing Kit and Toby--they were rather left out. Most are vegetarians and vegans. There is a significant supernatural element to the plot which appeals to me, and the fact that it is set in Glastonbury makes it even more interesting. While I liked that book in the end I found that the stalwarts of the series, Duncan and Gemma weren't in the book enough for at least half of it. I was disappointed in this one. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. When Duncan Kincaid’s cousin Jack calls from Glastonbury to ask for his help on a rather unusual matter, Duncan welcomes the chance to spend a relaxing weekend outside of London with Gemma--but relaxation isn’t on the agenda. Resource Information The item A finer end, Deborah Crombie represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library. My favorite of all the novels in this series, which I am reading completely out of order. Close on Winne's attack comes murder and when Kincaid's partner arrives a full investigation gets underway. Far-fetched, too. This item: A Finer End (Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James) by Deborah Crombie Mass Market Paperback $7.99. Duncan and Gemma are often described as tired and stressed by their personal distractions. When James discovers that he is, apparently, writing unconsciously in Latin, he forms a small group that includes his girlfriend, Winnie, the local Vicar, a well known scholar and a few others. I recommend "A Finer End" for fans of atmospheric British police procedurals. When James discovers that he is, apparently, writing unconsciously in Latin, he forms a small group that includes his girlfriend, Winnie, the loca. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018. I suppose the kid impacts are meant to add conflict, but it contributes little more than meaningless interruptions to the main story. Are they unable to manage effective birth control? [On top of the stressed state of their personal lives these two now have an accidental pregnancy. Here we have automatic writing, a splash of the supernatural, dead monks, mystery chants and angelic music floating around in the night, you would imagine this to be a bit of a disaster... but it's not! A finer end Item Preview > remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. The mysteries in this episode extend all the way back to the Norman invasion with the disappearance of a special chant allegedly brought to the island originally by Joseph of Arimathea and held in trust by the monks of the Abbey until the Normans impose their new rules. I like small touches of paranormal, but nothing over the top! search results for this author. Duncan and Gemma travel there for a little time away, but find more mystery than they'd expected. The plot could work with better writing, but the reader must accept all kinds of paranormal phenomena affecting multiple characters to buy into the story. Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017. There are a host of characters and soon a dead body to contend with. What a disapointment! As with her last book, there's a travel brochure aspect. One thread follows Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James as their personal and professional relationships undergo significant changes. Having read a number of books that have been turned into TV series I’m surprised that no-one has attempted to turn what I believe to be one of the finest of the genre - I have not come across another series that so economically but finely draws its main characters. This is another chapter in the Kincaid/James series, but with a rather unorthodox approach. . The menacing and inspiring Tor is central to both the action and the themes of the book, which are, as always with Crombie, nicely elucidated through the epigraphs to each chapter. In fact, I felt I understood the personalities and motivations of the secondary characters, who are as finely drawn as usual, more than I understood Kincaid and James in this story. Bordering on nonsense. The plot involves supernatural forces associated with ancient pagan and Christian ceremonial sites as well as the malevolent forces of modern villains stopping at nothing to protect their secrets. Automatic writing (what?!?! For those friends following me, do NOT attempt to read the Merrily Watkins series of novels by Phil Rickman that I have recommended in Goodreads (well, I enjoyed the first three before I got rather bored with #4 & #5!). I have really come to love this series. Deborah Crombie is the author of 17 novels featuring Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and Detective Inspector Gemma James. A Finer End by Deborah Crombie is the 7h book of the Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James mystery series set in contemporary Glastonbury, England, with glimpses of Glastonbury Abbey centuries ago. Improbable and poorly written. A FINER END askes the reader to accept "automatic writing" almost as if it was perfectly normal. I really dislike mystical books and was hugely disappointed in this Kincaid/James book. Most are vegetarians and. Why is the author suddenly interjecting this woo woo stuff into a series that I liked? Both more recent murders involve hit and run accidents decades apart and the power of guilt. The author seems to have had a struggle as to who the bad guy(s) actually is and the final pages are exasperatingly keystone cops. One thread follows Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James as their personal and professional relationships undergo significant changes. I love this series, but this has to be the best of them all (so far). Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019. This book was different, I'll give it that. Unable to add item to List. This book takes place in Glastonbury, and is as magical and mystical as the legends it holds. AbeBooks.com: A Finer End (9780786235810) by Crombie, Deborah and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. I have climbed Glastonbury Tor and relived the experience through the characters in this book. Other than a slight hiccup here or there I've been loving this entire series from the beginning. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2010. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2019. A Finer End (Book) : Crombie, Deborah. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016, This does not represent Crombie's best work.. Cart This is one I missed in my haphazard reading of the series earlier, and I'm pleased to discover it now. The story takes place in Glastonbury UK and we get lots of history about King Arthur who is buried there and the power in that area. There is NO blood sacrifice. Glastonbury is a place where the "old religion" seems to come to the surface every few years. I've found that this book is similar to Dreaming of the Bones, which was the only one to this point I didn't rate at five stars right off the bat. They are all whodunnits but centred around an expanding group of families and friends. The most disappointing in the series so far. Deborah Crombie gives us another spellbinding novel of mysteries--one contemporary, one ancient--an investigation that will challenge Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James personally and professionally. What a wonderful story. I hope Crombie returns to the type of English mystery that showcases sound detective work and a strong relationship between Duncan and Gemma. The story of the Holy Grail not actually being an object but something quite different I found fasinating and you become absorbed into the myths and legends associated with this special place known as Avalon. A FINER END When Duncan Kincaid’s cousin Jack calls from Glastonbury to ask for his help on a rather unusual matter, Duncan welcomes the chance to spend a relaxing weekend outside of London with Gemma—but relaxation isn’t on the agenda. I realize this is a story which deviates from the usual Kincaid/James plots, because of the spiritual and paranormal elements in it which may make it unbelievable or unacceptable to some Crombie fans. "A Finer End" is a psychological mystery that is also rich in history, spirituality and romance. Please try your request again later. The author is a true master of plot development, as well as relationships of the characters. James Montfort has lived in Glastonbury in the shadow of the Tor, a strange hill that looks almost man made. Please try again. The setting is marvelous and there is some beautiful writing along the way, but too much of it seems "over the top" in terms of the effect it is obviously supposed to have...mesmerizing, awe-inspiring, creepy...I simply found it in many parts unbelievable and boring. Montfort has been experiencing bouts of “auromatic writing” of messages due to channeling the spirit of a 12th century mo. It's puzzling why children are written into these stories. Other than a slight hiccup here or there I've been loving this entire series from the beginning. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I enjoyed the plot, the new characters and, most enthusiastically, Glastonbury, which is a character in her own right!! In addition, uncritical acceptance of clues from supernatural sources did not seem in character for these two London detectives. by Bantam. 4.2 out of 5 stars 124 ratings. But life has more changes in store: Gemma has pursued a promotion that ends their partnership on the job and places their personal relationship on a new, more tentative footing. Jack has been receiving communication from an ancient monk via automatic writing in Latin. A competent editor should have dealt with the 'kibble factor' and made a good book better. This is a paranormal mystery from start to finish, so if you prefer no paranormal/supernatural elements, I suggest you pass on this. I think readers who have been to Glastonbury will appreciate this novel more than others will. 9 tapes. Glastonbury is prominent in this superior police procedural taking Kincaid and James a little further in their relationship. Initially, this book reads as two different stories side by side. Read this series!! Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I kept hoping that Duncan and Gemma would find some chemical in the drinking water to explain the mass hysteria, but they too were caught up in the mysticism. That comes from the patriarchal religions like Jewish mythology. To overstate this moot point--perhaps if they occasionally picked up a carton of milk, protein bar, or ingested a vitamin supplement now and then to help the energy levels, it might make them seem less idiotic. Excellent details of location and puzzles--music plays an important role in both stories--and likable characters working out their own relationship. The mysteries in this episode extend all the way back t. I love this series, but this has to be the best of them all (so far). I was disappointed in this one. A made a finer end, and went away , an it had been any christom child .Johnson says of ' finer end ' - ' finer ' for ' final . ' I enjoyed most of the book: the tension of who is going to be killed, the suspense of who dunnit, and the location. It also shows a bit of a struggle between good and evil. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. Exacerbating their self-imposed mental states is their repeated daily partaking of unappetizing machine sandwiches and other un-nutritional fare that becomes irritating. Please try again. This volume also presented an opportunity to learn a bit about Glastonbury and its history. Also, you may want to skip this book if you prefer mysteries that skew heavily to police procedures, books that start off with a murder, or fast-paced thrillers. Automatic writing aside (I was able to accept it as part of a good yarn) there were too many grating Americanisms not just in the narrative, but in the reported speech. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? a finely nuanced novel replete with multilayered characters and a rare narrative patience, shows Crombie at the top of her form . I enjoyed reading the earlier books in this series, but this one seemed to have been written by another author. Firstly, I can say, without fear or favour, that I thoroughly enjoyed all of the mysteries. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I love the setting of this one, though Crombie is always careful to carefully research her settings--and to provide lovely maps on the endpages of her books! Montfort has been experiencing bouts of “auromatic writing” of messages due to channeling the spirit of a 12th century monk who was apparently an ancestor. A crime of passion strikes close to home when Gemma and her best friend, Hazel Cavendish, travel to Scotland, a land of mists and fine whiskey, of hidden pasts and dangerous secrets, or so Gemma discovers when an unexpected meeting with Hazel's old flame yields shocking - and mortal - … A finer end by Deborah Crombie, 2001, Thorndike Press edition, in English Jack Montfort, a cousin of Duncan Kincaid, asks Duncan to come to Glastonbury after his girlfriend Winnie, an Anglican priest, is almost killed by a hit and run driv. The entire story has a supernatural element. A Finer End - Ebook written by Deborah Crombie. However, I notice that many of the current TV series have relatively few central characters and that perhaps the increasing cast of friends and family (despite losing a few on the way) might put producers off. I began reading the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James books in the middle of the series - Water Like a Stone - and was hooked but, to be honest, I wouldn’t have read all Deborah Crombie’s 18 in the series had I started at the first which Is good but not as rounded as the later novels and I held off commenting on any until completed the marathon. The entire story has a supernatural element. One from the past involving a monk and a secret is revealed through automatic writing by one of the protagonists; the other from the more recent past appears in the paintings by a woman compelled to paint with no idea of what she's painted or why. I love the setting of this one, though Crombie is always careful to carefully research her settings--and to provide lovely maps on the endpages of her books! A finer end by Deborah Crombie, 2001, Bantam Books edition, in English The second thread involves Jack Montfort, an architect in Glastonbury and cousin to Kincaid. And Justice There Is None (Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James) by Deborah Crombie Mass Market Paperback $7.99. A Finer End by Deborah Crombie is the seventh mystery featuring Scotland Yard detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma Jones. But life has more changes in store: Gemma has pursued a promotion that ends their partnership on the job and places their personal relationship on a new, more tentative footing. A Finer End (eBook) : Crombie, Deborah : "Duncan Kincaid has settled into his life as part-time father to Kit, the twelve-year-old son he only recently discovered. The mystery is intriguing and satisfying, with enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing until the end. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. The author seems to have had a struggle as to who the bad guy(s) actually is and the final pages are exasperatingly keystone cops. Also repetitious and annoying are the frequent references to the difficulties of raising young children as single parents while holding demanding jobs. EMBED. A fascinating mix of history, myth and legend. The only mystery about this is why these two mostly dithering detectives still have their jobs. There is a significant supernatural element to the plot which appeals to me, and the fact that it is set in Glastonbury makes it even more interesting. The mystery wasn't very intriguing and the two lead characters seemed to come from another series altogether. Initially, this book reads as two different stories side by side. Wicca is the ancient pagan believe in the great Goddess and her consort. Wiccans do not harm humans, animals or the earth itself. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. A FINER END When Duncan Kincaid’s cousin Jack calls from Glastonbury to ask for his help on a rather unusual matter, Duncan welcomes the chance to spend a relaxing weekend outside of London with Gemma--but relaxation isn’t on the agenda. ARTICLES. 1-84197-387-4. A Finer End is similar, the difference being however is that I just found this book not to be to my liking for. This book is so bogged down by Old Glastonbury Abbey legend, BARELY IF AT ALL connected to a crime. Because of the titles there is no need for a spoiler alert to the readers of the first book to know that Duncan and Gemma become an item and then a family - not as quickly as one might think. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Crombie handles this layered plot along with the ongoing romance between the two main characters with ease. With each book, I feel as if I get to know the "major players" better and better, which helps me enjoy the whole story even more. Another good entry in this series. The Kincaid/James story line is in the background, but important developments occur. There is one rule-rede- of Wicca- And it harm none, do as ye will. Since I liked the previous stories, I'm going to keep on in the series and hope that the author returns to what made the earlier books so good. 2001/2002. That comes from the patriarchal religions like Jewish mythology. Wiccans do not kill people, do not require blood sacrifices and do not kill animals. When Duncan Kincaid's cousin Jack calls from Glastonbury to ask for his help on a rather unusual matter, Duncan welcomes the chance to spend a relaxing weekend outside of London with Gemma—but relaxation isn't on the agenda. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The story takes place in Glastonbury UK and we get lots of history about King Arthur who is buried there and the power in that area. I have to visit Glastonbury now! The mystical elements were presented as simple facts as if it was perfectly normal for an entire town to view hallucinations and thousand year old ghosts as commonplace. According to some historians, the month of April is actually named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, by way of the Romans.... Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James return in another spellbinding novel of mysteries--one contemporary, one ancient--an investigation that will challenge them personally and professionally as no case ever has. It had me gripped all the way through. . What fun. A FINER END When Duncan Kincaid's cousin Jack calls from Glastonbury to ask for his help on a rather unusual matter, Duncan welcomes the chance to spend a relaxing weekend outside of London with Gemma—but relaxation isn't on the agenda. Jack Montfort, a cousin of Duncan Kincaid, asks Duncan to come to Glastonbury after his girlfriend Winnie, an Anglican priest, is almost killed by a hit and run driver. My kind of mystery: series characters I know and care about (and we see their relationship develop), an interesting puzzle, lots of frame--Glastonbury (chapters begin with information about the town, its abbey, tor, and purported burial place of King Arthur), and Druid lore along with New Agers trying to replicate it. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Deborah Crombie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Jack calls on his cousin DS Kincaid when an attempt on Winnie's life is made and so the investigation into these strange occurances begins. share. A good read as usual. After some time he becomes close to Winnie, the parish priest whilst at the same time experiencing episodes of automatic writing. I would have given this a 3 but was annoyed by the typical christian misrepresentation of Wiccans. In Stock. To be entirely fair - I skipped over portions of it. A Finer End (Book) : Crombie, Deborah : Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James return in another spellbinding novel of mysteries--one contemporary, one ancient--an investigation that will challenge them personally and professionally as no case ever has. James Montfort has lived in Glastonbury in the shadow of the Tor, a strange hill that looks almost man made. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Monks, pagans, chant, ruins. Read by Jenny Sterlin. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A finer end Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. I'm also not a big fan of the mysticism element that was heavy throughout this one. Disquiet in … Bordering on nonsense. A FINER END: A Duncan Kincaid/Gemma Jones Novel Deborah Crombie, Author A FINER END: A Duncan Kincaid/Gemma Jones Novel. Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid and his partner Sergeant Gemma James return in another spellbinding novel of mysteries--one contemporary, one ancient- … To see what your friends thought of this book, A Finer End (Duncan Kincaid & Gemma James, #7). The second thread involves Jack Montfort, an architect in Glastonbury and cousin to Kincaid. Details. “London? Unappetizing machine sandwiches and other un-nutritional fare that becomes irritating the subject matter which consumed the story is not I! 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