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callmeren's review
I can't. It's not written for me HAHAHA. Apparently I'm not into Regency literature enough to appreciate the irony of the comedic stereotypes.. Everyone is too annoying, unfortunately even the best of them, AKA the Duke, because the main character makes him annoying through her POV alone. Unfortunate.
mllecath's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
anniina's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
sarah_moynihan's review
4.0
Beatrice Hyde-Clare was orphaned at the young age of five, when both parents passed tragically in a boating accident. Her aunt and uncle reluctantly took her in to raise alongside her two younger cousins, Flora and Russell. As a poor relation in the family's home, Beatrice has perfected the art of being solicitous and yet unobtrusive to the family's needs.
But when she stumbles across fellow guest, Mr. Otley's lifeless body while searching for some late night reading material. She cannot simply remain in the shadows, as she has always done, while his death is ruled a suicide and his wife and daughter's life are ruined. Bea takes it upon herself to find the truth and justice, to find Mr. Otley's murderer.
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I'm a sucker for some banter and this book brought the banter. Bea certainly has a weird obsession for throwing food though and it got to be a little tedious, but her general exhasperation for his apparent perfection was a real treat.
A lot of this book is spent narrating Bea's thoughts so it does occasionally slow down a bit as you read Bea's thought process as she tries to work her way through clues. But I think it's worth it: she's amusing and I wanted to investigate alongside her. Plus it's a real quick read(~170 pages) without a super obvious villain, I only was able to deduce who the murderer was shortly before the reveal.
If you like mystery series such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber or Veronica Speedwell by Deanna Raybourn then I would recommend this book to you, although this is a bit more of a cozy mystery vibe obviously. I'm looking forard to continuing with this series and seeing more of Bea at work.
But when she stumbles across fellow guest, Mr. Otley's lifeless body while searching for some late night reading material. She cannot simply remain in the shadows, as she has always done, while his death is ruled a suicide and his wife and daughter's life are ruined. Bea takes it upon herself to find the truth and justice, to find Mr. Otley's murderer.
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I'm a sucker for some banter and this book brought the banter. Bea certainly has a weird obsession for throwing food though and it got to be a little tedious, but her general exhasperation for his apparent perfection was a real treat.
A lot of this book is spent narrating Bea's thoughts so it does occasionally slow down a bit as you read Bea's thought process as she tries to work her way through clues. But I think it's worth it: she's amusing and I wanted to investigate alongside her. Plus it's a real quick read(~170 pages) without a super obvious villain, I only was able to deduce who the murderer was shortly before the reveal.
If you like mystery series such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber or Veronica Speedwell by Deanna Raybourn then I would recommend this book to you, although this is a bit more of a cozy mystery vibe obviously. I'm looking forard to continuing with this series and seeing more of Bea at work.