Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund
Blaize Clement · 2007
71/100
👍 Worth It
Blaize Clement's sun-soaked Siesta Key setting and her genuine affection for animals give this cozy mystery a warmth that elevates it above the pack, and Dixie Hemingway is a protagonist worth spending time with. The mystery mechanics are fairly light and the plot resolution leans toward formula, but for readers who want a feel-good escape with a loyal dachshund at the center, this delivers exactly what it promises.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety85
substance60
craft68
originality65
accuracy80
hype78
age-fit80
human-eye72
Penny’s verdict71
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