The Gentleman Shopkeeper

Very enjoyable read, although the hero can be very frustrating at times. I felt like grabbing hold of him and giving him a good thump. Shows how much I was into the book! Look forward to any more in the series.

"The Gentleman Shopkeeper" was a wonderfully clever, humorously engaging mystery. To say I enjoyed it is just not enough. The characters were all so well developed, you just truly were "in" the story, and you didn't want It to end. DV Haines is a skillful writer, and I look forward to reading more of (his/her) writings. I will definitely recommend this book.

This will keep you laughing but it is certainly not lightweight. It is a murder story in reverse. Instead of whodunit, the reader knows that from the start and the mystery is what happens next. It is very well written and the main character is typical of buffoons we all probably know.

One of the most original and amusing books I have read in a long time. Such an engaging plot, such a cast of characters, how does something so off beat manage to be so entertaining. I actually quite liked the main character and totally disliked his shop assistant, some of the other characters reminded me of the successful Inspector Hobbes book by a totally different author. I hope that there is another book in production, very strongly recommend for a mind taxing read.

I highly recommend "The Gentleman Shopkeeper" for both its clever intrique, original and intricate plot, and well-developed characters. And, whether intentional or not, it produces quite a depth of psychological insight into human nature.