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onlyfictionsworld's review against another edition
3.0
Daisy Dalrymple is heading to Wentwater Court. She will stay there while writing about the estate for Town and Country magazine. She doesn’t expect to walk into a death. At first glance, it appears to be an accident, but several things don’t seem right. This leads to an investigation. Upon further investigation, it turns out to be much more serious.
The murder mystery failed to gain traction as it relied on confession, not investigation, to reveal the solution. It was also disappointing that the author let everyone off so easily in the end. Or maybe I just prefer murder mysteries that are darker.
It would have been nice if some characters were less clichéd cutouts and added more to the story.
While the author's use of aristocratic slang can be ridiculous, it shows she did her research. Although I enjoyed this book, I'm unsure if I'll read the rest of the series..
Conclusion: This may suit cosy mystery readers, but I find it lacking in inspiration.
The murder mystery failed to gain traction as it relied on confession, not investigation, to reveal the solution. It was also disappointing that the author let everyone off so easily in the end. Or maybe I just prefer murder mysteries that are darker.
It would have been nice if some characters were less clichéd cutouts and added more to the story.
While the author's use of aristocratic slang can be ridiculous, it shows she did her research. Although I enjoyed this book, I'm unsure if I'll read the rest of the series..
Conclusion: This may suit cosy mystery readers, but I find it lacking in inspiration.
lana_ps's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lindasdarby's review against another edition
3.0
Another "cozy" mystery. I have to admit I listened to this and the reader drove me bonkers. Her male characters sounded constipated and the man who is supposed to be the love interest she has the worst voice. By the end of the book I wished I had a real copy of the book so I wouldn't have to listen to the reader anymore! Now was this some amazing book? No but I enjoyed it and I may try another one - I will not listen though!
sbrot's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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? No
4.0
shellystilger's review against another edition
4.0
A fun little cozy mystery. I like the characters enough to continue the series.
ava96's review against another edition
2.0
The colloquialisms from the 1920s got a bit much for me. The story was kind of interesting, but I wish there was slightly more suspense. The resolution came way too easily. It's got promise so I'll give the second one a go but that will be where I stop if it's the same.
drpig's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0