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When the residents of Moose County, including the reclusive millionaire, Jim Qwilleran, board the old steam locomotive - the celebrated Engine No. 9 - on its inaugural journey, little do they know that this first trip will also be the last. By next morning, Qwill discovers that the affluent owner…
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1 author picked The Cat Who Blew the Whistle as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Here is another example of a female side character taking center stage.
Polly Duncan has, in numerous books, been the main character’s girlfriend, but now she’s earned the primary focus of this book. It is a crucible time in her life, so we get to see her struggling, floundering, and ultimately failing to cope with all the things that get thrown at her—a situation that highlights the strengths we love about her, as well as the weaknesses we’ve come to know.
She’s a hot mess, but she’s strong enough ultimately to realize it and do what she must to take…
From Elisabeth's list on loving character development as much as getting a new mystery every time.
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