Dead Men Tell No Tales vs Murder at the Dressmaker's Salon: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Dead Men Tell No Tales Dead Men Tell No Tales E. W. Hornung · 1899 ★★★☆☆ 3.2 217 pages · ≈ 4 h 01 m · Challenging

The classic story ties together themes of adventure and romance. Hornung's traditional writing style is incredibly descriptive and can be often relaxing to read. The story of Dead Men Tell No Tales doesn't rush but…

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Cover of Murder at the Dressmaker's Salon Murder at the Dressmaker's Salon C.J. Archer · 2022 ★★★★☆ 4.1 248 pages · ≈ 4 h 36 m · Moderate

With the social season just around the corner, the women in Cleo’s family are having new outfits made by the most sought-after designer in the city. Madame Poitiers is bold, self-absorbed and not French, despite her…

The verdict

How to choose

Scores by source

Dead Men Tell No TalesMurder at the Dressmaker's Salon
Goodreads 3.1 (157) 4.1 (6289)
Hardcover — 3.8 (12)
Apple Books — 4.5 (195)

Reception

Dead Men Tell No TalesMurder at the Dressmaker's Salon
Ratings 157 6289
Editions 128 1
Film adaptations 1 —
Want to read 151 1433
Pages 217 248

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