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jo_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second novel from Helena Dixon and the second to also feature the delightful Kitty Underhay, You do not need to have read the first, but it does help fill in a bit of the background of Kitty and the dashing private detective Matt Bryant.
Kitty having discovered family she did not know she had and that they lived fairly close by she goes on a visit.
Having borrowed a chambermaid from the hotel she lives in with her grandmother, Kitty sets off on a new adventure to meet these relatives.
There is an Aunt and Uncle plus a cousin, as well as a few more assmeled house guests that make up such a house party. Her Uncle is obviously involved in some important government work and as tensions are growing in Europe, it is 1933 and things are changing, there is an air of mystery to the whole proceedings especially when some important papers go missing.
Then old Nanny Thoms is found dead at the bottom of the stairs.
Kitt’s friend Matt Bryant turns up and proves to be useful in getting to what is really going on at Enederly Hall.
Then another body turns up, guest are arrested and mysterious faces at the window and bodies in lakes all start to get a bit too much for Kitty.
Surely Kitty is not going to lose the family she has only just found?
This is a wonderful second novel and starts to fill in the gaps about Kitty’s family. It is a wonderful take on a the country house murder mystery and the growing friendship between Kitty and Matt is delightful. The added dimension of it being a history murder mystery is all the more interesting as you can see how in these interwar years, the First World War is still very much affecting people and the obvious growing threat in Europe is goign to have some sort of effect.
There is much to like about these two novels so far in the series I look forward to seeing what other mischief Kitty gets embroiled in. The series could potentially run for a while.
Kitty having discovered family she did not know she had and that they lived fairly close by she goes on a visit.
Having borrowed a chambermaid from the hotel she lives in with her grandmother, Kitty sets off on a new adventure to meet these relatives.
There is an Aunt and Uncle plus a cousin, as well as a few more assmeled house guests that make up such a house party. Her Uncle is obviously involved in some important government work and as tensions are growing in Europe, it is 1933 and things are changing, there is an air of mystery to the whole proceedings especially when some important papers go missing.
Then old Nanny Thoms is found dead at the bottom of the stairs.
Kitt’s friend Matt Bryant turns up and proves to be useful in getting to what is really going on at Enederly Hall.
Then another body turns up, guest are arrested and mysterious faces at the window and bodies in lakes all start to get a bit too much for Kitty.
Surely Kitty is not going to lose the family she has only just found?
This is a wonderful second novel and starts to fill in the gaps about Kitty’s family. It is a wonderful take on a the country house murder mystery and the growing friendship between Kitty and Matt is delightful. The added dimension of it being a history murder mystery is all the more interesting as you can see how in these interwar years, the First World War is still very much affecting people and the obvious growing threat in Europe is goign to have some sort of effect.
There is much to like about these two novels so far in the series I look forward to seeing what other mischief Kitty gets embroiled in. The series could potentially run for a while.
shelleyjld's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful entry into the country house murder genre. Love the way Matt and Kitty’s relationship progresses. The author is not interested in an easy fix. She fills them with real anxieties and problems, internal angst, and complications. The mystery has enough clues and twists to keep you guessing. The heroine is smart and courageous. All around fun!
leacherry's review against another edition
5.0
Fun and cozy read that has the typical mystery of whodunnit that never disappoints. Definitely a series that I would suggest reading or listening to as you won’t be able to get enough.
ldv12's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
dogearedandfurry's review against another edition
4.0
Another enjoyable entry in the series - I’m filling in the gaps after jumping from book one to book four...
mertplus3's review against another edition
5.0
Nice, quick and enjoyable read. I enjoy the characters. I appreciate that the author keeps the language clean and focuses on the mystery and character relationships.
bellatrix's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
I'm a sucker for a nice, cozy mystery. Especially one with a historical twist.
Though this one dragged a bit and was not as exciting as the first one, I did enjoy it thoroughly.
I'm a sucker for a nice, cozy mystery. Especially one with a historical twist.
Though this one dragged a bit and was not as exciting as the first one, I did enjoy it thoroughly.
pensandpicks's review against another edition
dark
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Body horror
Moderate: Murder
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the first book int this series and I loved this one.
It's a great story that reminds the stories of the Golden Age: the manor, a group of guests, a series of murders, secrets and investigations.
Kitty and Matt are two great characters and I'm rooting for them and hoping that their relationships goes on.
The historical background is well researched and vivid, the cast of characters well thought and likable.
The mystery is solid, full of red herring and twists, and it kept me guessing till the end.
I can't wait for the next instalment and found this one an entertaining and engrossing read.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It's a great story that reminds the stories of the Golden Age: the manor, a group of guests, a series of murders, secrets and investigations.
Kitty and Matt are two great characters and I'm rooting for them and hoping that their relationships goes on.
The historical background is well researched and vivid, the cast of characters well thought and likable.
The mystery is solid, full of red herring and twists, and it kept me guessing till the end.
I can't wait for the next instalment and found this one an entertaining and engrossing read.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.