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Of Manners and Murder: A Dear Miss Hermione Mystery by Anastasia Hastings
1 review
katiemack's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is an enjoyable Victorian-era cozy mystery; there are enough red herrings to keep it interesting. The conceit of Violet taking over her aunt's advice column is also a fun framing device. Some of the plot points and characters feel surface-level--for example, introducing potential romantic interest Eli Marsh so late in the story--but I hope they'll be explored more in sequels. On the other hand, I'd like to see less of Violet's younger sister Sephora in the sequels; I found her annoying, but I understand why Anastasia Hastings included her.
This is an enjoyable Victorian-era cozy mystery; there are enough red herrings to keep it interesting. The conceit of Violet taking over her aunt's advice column is also a fun framing device. Some of the plot points and characters feel surface-level--for example, introducing potential romantic interest Eli Marsh so late in the story--but I hope they'll be explored more in sequels. On the other hand, I'd like to see less of Violet's younger sister Sephora in the sequels; I found her annoying, but I understand why Anastasia Hastings included her.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse and Murder
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