Reviews

Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn

veronica87's review against another edition

3.0

A comfortable enough historical cozy with likable characters, most notably the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple who hasn't let drastic changes in her family's fortunes get her down. The mystery behind the murder was interesting enough but failed to find traction as the mystery is eventually solved through confession as opposed to any specific sleuthing. The ending also was a bit of a disappointment due to my feeling that the author let everyone off far too easily. Or maybe I just like a bit more darkness in my murder mysteries. All that said though, I did like Daisy and the Chief Inspector from Scotland Yard so I plan to read a few more books in the series to see if more substance develops.

megthegrand's review against another edition

4.0

Decided to revisit these books - probably the first mystery novels I've ever liked??

brysonsmommie84's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

3.5

seltella's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 ⭐

emerion's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I always include major spoilers (hidden), to help with my memory  issues. Read them at your peril! 

Unsavoury character  is found floating in the frozen lake of a country house. Every one inc the police think it’s a skating accident but Daisy realises there’s more to it, and her photographs prove it.  She meets Alec for the first time  . 

andrea_lievertz's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jilliwwatson's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

gray5217's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

laurenjodi's review against another edition

4.0

Death at Wentwater Court
3.5 Stars

The Honorable Miss Daisy Dalrymple is invited to Wentwater Court to interview the Earl of Wentwater and photograph the estate for Town and Country magazine. But when another guest is found dead, Daisy finds herself working with DCI Alec Fletcher from Scotland Yard to uncover the identity of a killer.

Daisy is an engaging heroine, and her sleuthing skills are actually better than the heroines of similar cozy-historical mysteries, such as Lady Georgie (Her Royal Spyness) and Bess Crawford. She is intelligent and resourceful without being arrogant or patronizing, and her interactions with Fletcher are believable despite the fact that she is not a police officer.

The mystery itself is quite straightforward and progresses at a smooth pace with numerous suspects and motives to sort out. That said, the revelation is sudden

Spoiler

Daisy stumbles across it almost accidentally

, and Daisy's actions

Spoiler

in helping the culprit escape justice

are morally ambiguous at best. The entire situation at the end reeks of elitism.

All in all, a good beginning to the series and I look forward to seeing how Daisy and Fletcher's relationship develops.

gwen87's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0