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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
This series gets better with each installment. In this third in the series, Lucy Harrington and Robert Kurland again become tangled in a web of murder, lies and deceit. Working their way through understanding who pushed the gossipy, nasty Mrs, Chingford to her death, while unraveling the truth about the Fairfax inheritance, the Major and Lucy end up working together closely. Enjoyable mystery, with interesting characters and relationships.
This is my favorite book of the series thus far. I adore Lucy and her fighting spirit. The banter between she and Robert are my favorite moments. I look forward to the next book.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Death Comes to Kurland Hall by Catherine Lloyd is the third book in Kurland St. Mary Mystery series. The story takes place in Kurland St. Mary, England in 1817. Sophia Giffin and her fiancé, Andrew Stanford are getting married. Miss Lucy Harrington is going to stand up with Sophia (her best friend) and Major Sir Robert Kurland is going to stand up for Andrew. It will be a little awkward since Lucy just turned down the Major’s proposal (she does not believe he really meant it and that he was pressured into it). The wedding party and the guests adjourn to Robert’s estate for the reception. After the newly married couple depart, Lucy finds Mrs. Maria Chingford dead at the bottom of the back stairs. Mrs. Chingford had been after Lucy’s father (the local rector) and their engagement was announced at the reception.
Robert and Lucy set out to find the culprit. There are plenty of suspects as Mrs. Chingford made enemies wherever she went (even her daughters did not like her). Then one of the suspects ends up dead. Robert and Lucy will have to work quickly to find the killer before there are more victims. With Robert and Lucy working together, they might be able to work out their differences for a happy future.
While Death Comes to Kurland Hall is the third book in the series, it can be read alone. I think, though, it would be beneficial to read the other two books (there are references to things that took place in the previous two novels). I am going to go back and read the first two books. I enjoyed the characters (most of them) and the beautiful setting of Kurland St. Mary. The mystery, though, was not complicated and easy to figure out (though the author does try to mislead the reader). The author, though, did provide good clues that helps the reader figure out the killer (in case you did not solve it early in the book). The author’s style of writing is engaging making for an easy to read book. I give Death Comes to Kurland Hall 4 out of 5 stars. It is nice to take a break from novels set in the current time period to read an historical cozy mystery. I look forward to reading more books by Catherine Lloyd.
I received a complimentary copy of Death Comes to Kurland Hall by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/11/death-comes-to-kurland-hall.html
Robert and Lucy set out to find the culprit. There are plenty of suspects as Mrs. Chingford made enemies wherever she went (even her daughters did not like her). Then one of the suspects ends up dead. Robert and Lucy will have to work quickly to find the killer before there are more victims. With Robert and Lucy working together, they might be able to work out their differences for a happy future.
While Death Comes to Kurland Hall is the third book in the series, it can be read alone. I think, though, it would be beneficial to read the other two books (there are references to things that took place in the previous two novels). I am going to go back and read the first two books. I enjoyed the characters (most of them) and the beautiful setting of Kurland St. Mary. The mystery, though, was not complicated and easy to figure out (though the author does try to mislead the reader). The author, though, did provide good clues that helps the reader figure out the killer (in case you did not solve it early in the book). The author’s style of writing is engaging making for an easy to read book. I give Death Comes to Kurland Hall 4 out of 5 stars. It is nice to take a break from novels set in the current time period to read an historical cozy mystery. I look forward to reading more books by Catherine Lloyd.
I received a complimentary copy of Death Comes to Kurland Hall by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
http://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2015/11/death-comes-to-kurland-hall.html
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
These books are like a scone, a cup of herbal tea and a warm fire. I just love them. They are cozy mysteries and all of the characters are so fun and charming. I can't wait for the release of her next installment.
Finally! Kissing and all that!
Cute Regency mystery.
Lucy is back home to help Sophia get ready for her wedding. Unexpected wedding guests arrive and then die! Lucy and Robert can't help, but get involved. Arguments ensue. It's all good.
Cute Regency mystery.
Lucy is back home to help Sophia get ready for her wedding. Unexpected wedding guests arrive and then die! Lucy and Robert can't help, but get involved. Arguments ensue. It's all good.
I do enjoy these but still feel that some of the conversations are forced. Something needs to be said to advance the plot so it just comes out of one of the characters mouths for no apparent reason. It's a small quibble and perhaps it's just me.