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A review by pkrawr
Murder in an English Village by Jessica Ellicott
4.0
It's interesting to find out what life was like in a small English village after WWI. I'm familiar with the 1920's era in the States, but never gave England a thought during that time period. The details on rationing and the severe injuries that soldiers returned with, as well as the results of the influenza epidemic, made for a fascinating (and heartbreaking) setting.
I'll be adding the rest of the Beryl & Edwina mysteries to my TBR. Both characters are interesting examples of feminine strength at a time where they are constantly reminded of their limitations in society. I love Beryl's brash American adventuress confidence, obviously, but am also in love with her not-so-willowy larger physicality. It's refreshing to have a bold character also be boldly sized (especially a female), yet still lauded for her style. Edwina is a more familiar type to those who gravitate towards mysteries in small towns -- spinster living with dog in genteel poverty. However, she is also allowed to grow in confidence and strength through this first adventure.
Things are a bit too convenient at times, and the questioning of suspects is far more bold than I would credit English conversation as going, but the overall mystery (and solution) were satisfactory. I'm adding this to my list of recommended cozy historical mysteries. Wonderful listen on audio, too.
I'll be adding the rest of the Beryl & Edwina mysteries to my TBR. Both characters are interesting examples of feminine strength at a time where they are constantly reminded of their limitations in society. I love Beryl's brash American adventuress confidence, obviously, but am also in love with her not-so-willowy larger physicality. It's refreshing to have a bold character also be boldly sized (especially a female), yet still lauded for her style. Edwina is a more familiar type to those who gravitate towards mysteries in small towns -- spinster living with dog in genteel poverty. However, she is also allowed to grow in confidence and strength through this first adventure.
Things are a bit too convenient at times, and the questioning of suspects is far more bold than I would credit English conversation as going, but the overall mystery (and solution) were satisfactory. I'm adding this to my list of recommended cozy historical mysteries. Wonderful listen on audio, too.