| Bloodline
The links between the respectable science of genealogy and the far more dubious one of eugenics are key to a story that ties together with considerable ingenuity a historically accurate Nazi scheme to repopulate the world with Aryan babies, a beautiful gypsy girl and a wronged wife. Genealogy and detective work have the searching out of clues in common and Bloodline, the second in a series, is a satisfying variation on a familiar but enjoyable theme.
The Times
Well told
enjoyable mystery
The Lady
Mountain's superb second mystery
a dramatic conclusion, an intelligent, spunky heroine and credibly human and loveable supporting characters lift this refreshing, fast-paced whodunit.
Publishers Weekly
To say this is a fascinating book is an understatement, I really loved it. A real puzzle. Brilliantly crafted, this is a real mystery. I wanted to know the end but I didn't want the book to finish. Definitely on my top ten reads of 2004.
Mystery Women
The twists and turns of the plot are pacy, engaging and entertaining
Family History Monthly
Intriguing and atmospheric tale
Northern Echo
A mystery as involving for its genealogical background as for its plot and characters
Booklist
In essence a fine resurrection of the British Golden Age puzzle mystery. Mountain gives her heroine a nice complexity and a richly realized community
Houston Chronicle
Mountain writes with verve and style, tells a strong story and peoples her novels with characters who fascinate. Her tale of genealogy gone from harmless pastime to incredible evil with resonate with those who love mysteries of the past
Richmond Times
Natasha is a fabulous protagonist
the storyline is filled with plenty of action. Fans of investigative tales will enjoy Fiona Mountain's wonderful who-done-it.
Harriet Klausner
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