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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
When you find yourself reading the 6th book of a series, you are in it because you love the characters, the writing and the storylines. I did like this book. The long term relationships between various characters and how they have progressed over the last 6 months, the way that Stella and Lyndy are still so happily in love, and how the detail of the murder mystery unfold. It was a great addition to the series.
medium-paced
Stella finds out she has Scottish cousins, Lyndy wants to get away from his mother, & Alice wants to watch her fiance win a golf tournament, so off they all go visiting!
Although the cousins are flighlty & self-involved with their own problems it's a wonder they asked her to visit... plus, they just met, so no one's comfortable explaining this, so they seem flighty.
The mystery for Stella revolves around a laundress who's been assaulted, yet can't tell who the attacker was, so she incriminates someone innocent... & in an act that's in character with Lyndy (anger manager issues), he punches the murder victim the night before he's discovered the next day.
Of course, Stella investigates because she could sense that Lyndy was in trouble, even though he's so entitled he couldn't understand the danger himself, til it's too late!
Good thing his family stands by him, even Lady Atherly comes to Scotland to help her son.
I will say that there's too much toxic masculinity in this book. & you can clearly see that in this era men just made too many assumptions about their right to care for women & the way they go about it muddles the water for everyone!
The main villain has been a villain for a long time, so all the problems are connected.
Stella saves Lyndy (I hope Lyndy learns his lesson too, )and Lady Atherly actually participates in this investigation, so I, for one, am hoping she's developing into a better motherinlaw.
Although the cousins are flighlty & self-involved with their own problems it's a wonder they asked her to visit... plus, they just met, so no one's comfortable explaining this, so they seem flighty.
The mystery for Stella revolves around a laundress who's been assaulted, yet can't tell who the attacker was, so she incriminates someone innocent... & in an act that's in character with Lyndy (anger manager issues), he punches the murder victim the night before he's discovered the next day.
Of course, Stella investigates because she could sense that Lyndy was in trouble, even though he's so entitled he couldn't understand the danger himself, til it's too late!
Good thing his family stands by him, even Lady Atherly comes to Scotland to help her son.
I will say that there's too much toxic masculinity in this book. & you can clearly see that in this era men just made too many assumptions about their right to care for women & the way they go about it muddles the water for everyone!
The main villain has been a villain for a long time, so all the problems are connected.
Stella saves Lyndy (I hope Lyndy learns his lesson too, )and Lady Atherly actually participates in this investigation, so I, for one, am hoping she's developing into a better motherinlaw.
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder
Minor: Infertility, Infidelity, Sexism, Sexual assault
adventurous
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
Historical Mystery set in 1906 that follows an American heiress and her British viscount husband who turn sleuth after her future brother-in-law's father's killed during a Scottish golfing weekend.
5/5 stars: This is the sixth entry in McKenna's Stella and Lyndy Mystery series which is a Historical Mystery set in 1906 England featuring a heiress from Kentucky and her British viscount husband as they turn sleuth after their Scottish weekend trip turns deadly. What's supposed to be a chance to connect with her distant cousins and cheer on her soon-to-be brother-in-law at The British Open starts off badly and only gets worse, after she witnesses an incident involving a laundry maid and her soon-to-be brother-in-law's roguish father appears uninvited and is then later found bludgeoned to death. With all eyes on her husband after he clashed with the dead man, she'll have to navigate old secrets to clear him and evade a killer who'll stop at nothing to escape justice. With plenty of twists and turns, McKenna has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects and weaves in plenty of clues and red herrings that will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal. Told in multiple POVs, McKenna's writing and character work are stellar; the main characters are well-rounded and complex while remaining incredibly likable and the secondary cast members are well crafted and uniquely voiced. It's great to catch up with Stella, her husband Lyndy and her friends and family. I love Stella and how she and Lyndy are togather. McKenna touches on some sensitive subjects, so take care and the CWs. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you'll gain so much more by reading the series from the beginning; so be sure to pick up book one, [b:Murder at Morrington Hall|41801105|Murder at Morrington Hall (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery, #1)|Clara McKenna|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1536822076l/41801105._SY75_.jpg|65222565].
I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.
5/5 stars: This is the sixth entry in McKenna's Stella and Lyndy Mystery series which is a Historical Mystery set in 1906 England featuring a heiress from Kentucky and her British viscount husband as they turn sleuth after their Scottish weekend trip turns deadly. What's supposed to be a chance to connect with her distant cousins and cheer on her soon-to-be brother-in-law at The British Open starts off badly and only gets worse, after she witnesses an incident involving a laundry maid and her soon-to-be brother-in-law's roguish father appears uninvited and is then later found bludgeoned to death. With all eyes on her husband after he clashed with the dead man, she'll have to navigate old secrets to clear him and evade a killer who'll stop at nothing to escape justice. With plenty of twists and turns, McKenna has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects and weaves in plenty of clues and red herrings that will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal. Told in multiple POVs, McKenna's writing and character work are stellar; the main characters are well-rounded and complex while remaining incredibly likable and the secondary cast members are well crafted and uniquely voiced. It's great to catch up with Stella, her husband Lyndy and her friends and family. I love Stella and how she and Lyndy are togather. McKenna touches on some sensitive subjects, so take care and the CWs. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you'll gain so much more by reading the series from the beginning; so be sure to pick up book one, [b:Murder at Morrington Hall|41801105|Murder at Morrington Hall (A Stella and Lyndy Mystery, #1)|Clara McKenna|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1536822076l/41801105._SY75_.jpg|65222565].
I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.
mysterious
tense
medium-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
This book would have made so much more sense if I realized it was book 6 in a series! Even though I jumped into the series with this book I still really enjoyed it and want to read more. This is a good thing since I now have to back and read books 1-5!
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While visiting relatives in Scotland, newlyweds Stella and Lyndy become embroiled in a murder investigation after a young maid discovers a body. With Lyndy the prime suspect, can Stella expose a killer before it’s too late?
I love Stella and Lyndy! This is an entertaining, heartwarming, and intriguing mystery. I enjoyed the audiobook narration. This is Book 6 in the series, and I recommend reading it in order so you can enjoy Stella’s character arc. Still, the book can be read as a standalone.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
I love Stella and Lyndy! This is an entertaining, heartwarming, and intriguing mystery. I enjoyed the audiobook narration. This is Book 6 in the series, and I recommend reading it in order so you can enjoy Stella’s character arc. Still, the book can be read as a standalone.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
First book of 2025! I can’t believe we’re so many books into Stella & Lyndy’s adventures. This mystery kept me guessing until the end because the information was so uncertain. A bit of scandalous red herring to thicken the plot as well. The subplot on Richard, Freddy’s uncle / Edwin’s brother’s death felt unfinished.
McCormack was the unhinged rapist and murderer. Author is not shy about killing off characters who have had a lot of screen time.