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mamap's review against another edition
3.0
Another cute mystery from our 20's flapper who is stepping out of societal norms and making her way as a writer and photographer. With Constable Inspector Fletcher - she solves mysteries and she visits the large houses.
An overwhelming lady of the manor finds the body of a young parlor-maid that she had thought had run off buried in her garden. Family secrets are revealed and children do choose to grow up - in the end.
An overwhelming lady of the manor finds the body of a young parlor-maid that she had thought had run off buried in her garden. Family secrets are revealed and children do choose to grow up - in the end.
noni_sushi's review against another edition
3.0
A quick cozy murder mystery. It’s overall not too bad but didn’t live up to the first book. This one had a bit of an anticlimactic ending. Everything was too conveniently fitted in favor of certain characters.
rebeccabadger's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
git_r_read's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun listen. It took me a bit of time to not get aggravated at what felt like an overuse of all of the slang from that timeframe, but I can see how the author felt it necessary. I know now why my grandmother used to get irritated and ask us not to use so much slang around her when we were kids. Once I settled into the rhythm and the story really took off, I enjoyed the book.
I like books where the main character has gumption to buck the system and set out on a life of their own. Even when no one else understands why they feel the need to do so, instead of being a good girl or boy and toe the line. There are actually several characters in this book who show gumption even if it takes them a bit to find their way.
The mystery is well-done and the investigation is fairly evenly distributed between the main character, Daisy the amateur sleuth, and Alec, the Scotland Yard detective.
I look forward to more time with these characters and see what else Daisy gets up to.
I can definitely recommend this book, likely this series and author.
I like books where the main character has gumption to buck the system and set out on a life of their own. Even when no one else understands why they feel the need to do so, instead of being a good girl or boy and toe the line. There are actually several characters in this book who show gumption even if it takes them a bit to find their way.
The mystery is well-done and the investigation is fairly evenly distributed between the main character, Daisy the amateur sleuth, and Alec, the Scotland Yard detective.
I look forward to more time with these characters and see what else Daisy gets up to.
I can definitely recommend this book, likely this series and author.
veronica87's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
This is a perfectly nice historical cozy series and the 1920s setting gives it a certain charm. Overall, though, it's probably a little too cute for me. But if you're looking for a light book to read as a palate cleanser in between darker, more substantial books then give this series a go.
This is a perfectly nice historical cozy series and the 1920s setting gives it a certain charm. Overall, though, it's probably a little too cute for me. But if you're looking for a light book to read as a palate cleanser in between darker, more substantial books then give this series a go.
gray5217's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
The Winter Garden Mystery
3.5 Stars
For her new assignment with Town and Country magazine, the Honorable Miss Daisy Dalrymple travels to Occles Hall in Cheshire where she inadvertently stumbles across a corpse in the winter garden. When the innocent Welsh under-gardener is accused of the crime, Daisy is determined to uncover the truth.
Daisy is a simply delightful character. She manages to convey both inquisitiveness and caring without being excessively nosey or snooty. While she does sometimes rush headlong into trouble, she also takes appropriate precautions and often saves the day. Her slow-burn romance with the dark and sexy Detective Chief Inspector Alex Fletcher is also progressing nicely.
Unlike the first book where the mystery is resolved too hurriedly, the investigation here involves more commonplace policework (at least for the 1920s), namely questioning suspects and witnesses, and following up leads. There are one or two rather predictable twists and it is possible to guess the culprit and motive quite easily.
The real highlight of the book is Dunn's skillful portrayal of small-town life in rural England, particularly the social and economic changes in the aftermath of WWI, which add a touch of realism to the cozy genre.
Bernadette Dunne's narration took some getting used to in book #1, but she is growing on me. I look forward to the next installment.
3.5 Stars
For her new assignment with Town and Country magazine, the Honorable Miss Daisy Dalrymple travels to Occles Hall in Cheshire where she inadvertently stumbles across a corpse in the winter garden. When the innocent Welsh under-gardener is accused of the crime, Daisy is determined to uncover the truth.
Daisy is a simply delightful character. She manages to convey both inquisitiveness and caring without being excessively nosey or snooty. While she does sometimes rush headlong into trouble, she also takes appropriate precautions and often saves the day. Her slow-burn romance with the dark and sexy Detective Chief Inspector Alex Fletcher is also progressing nicely.
Unlike the first book where the mystery is resolved too hurriedly, the investigation here involves more commonplace policework (at least for the 1920s), namely questioning suspects and witnesses, and following up leads. There are one or two rather predictable twists and it is possible to guess the culprit and motive quite easily.
The real highlight of the book is Dunn's skillful portrayal of small-town life in rural England, particularly the social and economic changes in the aftermath of WWI, which add a touch of realism to the cozy genre.
Bernadette Dunne's narration took some getting used to in book #1, but she is growing on me. I look forward to the next installment.
coffee_and_chapters's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
Another great cosy murder mystery listen!