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A review by leandrathetbrzero
Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder by Catherine Lloyd
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
*BOOK RATING CATCH UP #20/54 😳*
I read the second installment in this series first, Miss Morton and the Spirits of the Underworld, and I enjoyed it so much that I immediately went back to read book 1. The dynamic between Miss Caroline Thornton and Mrs. Frogerton is just so enjoyable, as both women understand what it is like to be ostracized or snubbed by societal for being "unconventional women." Even though Caroline is her Lady's Companion, Mrs. Frogerton treats her with well-deserved respect. I love that the two women are so different personality-wise, yet their both have sharp minds for solving crimes.
I liked this book more than book 2 mainly because it holds so many elements I always love to see in my mysteries:
1. Country estate setting
2. Terrible storm keeping the suspects all under one roof
3. A romantic subplot
4. Multiple deaths and multiple crimes/mysteries to be solved
Highly recommended for those who enjoy cozy historical mysteries set during the Regency era with strong feminist characters.
I read the second installment in this series first, Miss Morton and the Spirits of the Underworld, and I enjoyed it so much that I immediately went back to read book 1. The dynamic between Miss Caroline Thornton and Mrs. Frogerton is just so enjoyable, as both women understand what it is like to be ostracized or snubbed by societal for being "unconventional women." Even though Caroline is her Lady's Companion, Mrs. Frogerton treats her with well-deserved respect. I love that the two women are so different personality-wise, yet their both have sharp minds for solving crimes.
I liked this book more than book 2 mainly because it holds so many elements I always love to see in my mysteries:
1. Country estate setting
2. Terrible storm keeping the suspects all under one roof
3. A romantic subplot
4. Multiple deaths and multiple crimes/mysteries to be solved
Highly recommended for those who enjoy cozy historical mysteries set during the Regency era with strong feminist characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder and Trafficking