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Murder at the Brightwell by Ashley Weaver
5.0
Amory Ames is thinking that her decision 5 years ago was a mistake and she shouldn’t have married Milo, he is still the playboy he was before meeting her, his reputation is all over the news. When his ex fiancé Gil shows up asking for help, she doesn’t hesitate and goes on a trip with him to convince Gil’s sister not to marry her fiancé who seems to be another Milo. In the seaside At the Brightwells, there are a particular group of people who are not what they seem. Everything turns out to be a disaster when one of them is killed, and the killer is a member of that group. Also, taking Amory by surprise the playboy arrives, Who is the killer? What are Milo’s true intentions?
I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but I’m glad I chose it. From the first page the story hooked me, It was an entertaining reading, until the last pages the book keeps its rhythm and mystery. I enjoyed a lot the dose of romance (without being cheesy), diversion and intrigue. Furthermore, the setting takes an important place in the story, a hotel out of town, by the beach, very cozy. The book is set in the 1930's between wars and post depression, the author keeps true to that period.
Ashley does an excellent job giving us the information necessary to imagine the whole personality from the characters, that fact reminded me of Agatha Christie. It has her vibes combined with Ashley style which I loved. The characters are amazing, I adored the perspective of the upper high class full of secrets, strange relationships and a lot of gossip. The main character, Amory Ames is an intelligent and stylish woman, the way she analyzes each of the guests that knew the victim kept the suspense for most of the book. Through the pages we are never sure of anything, everyone there seems guilty. While reading I was jumping from one suspect to another, and that is an incredible sensation as a reader.
It was a charming reading, it kept me reading until late night, the combination of plot, wonderful cast members, the settings, the mystery, the witty dialogues, AMAZING. It’s an excellent recommendation for those who want to have a pretty and relaxing time. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series and discovering more of Amory Ames adventures.
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book
I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but I’m glad I chose it. From the first page the story hooked me, It was an entertaining reading, until the last pages the book keeps its rhythm and mystery. I enjoyed a lot the dose of romance (without being cheesy), diversion and intrigue. Furthermore, the setting takes an important place in the story, a hotel out of town, by the beach, very cozy. The book is set in the 1930's between wars and post depression, the author keeps true to that period.
Ashley does an excellent job giving us the information necessary to imagine the whole personality from the characters, that fact reminded me of Agatha Christie. It has her vibes combined with Ashley style which I loved. The characters are amazing, I adored the perspective of the upper high class full of secrets, strange relationships and a lot of gossip. The main character, Amory Ames is an intelligent and stylish woman, the way she analyzes each of the guests that knew the victim kept the suspense for most of the book. Through the pages we are never sure of anything, everyone there seems guilty. While reading I was jumping from one suspect to another, and that is an incredible sensation as a reader.
It was a charming reading, it kept me reading until late night, the combination of plot, wonderful cast members, the settings, the mystery, the witty dialogues, AMAZING. It’s an excellent recommendation for those who want to have a pretty and relaxing time. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in the series and discovering more of Amory Ames adventures.
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book