nicmedia123 's review for:

The Coronation Year by Jennifer Robson

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Review: This lovely cozy historical fiction mystery novel is so compelling because of the ensemble of beautiful characters created by Jennifer Robson. Set in post-war London, the diverse and quirky cast of characters come together at the Blue Lion hotel, a historic hotel run by Edie Howard. Edie is a beautifully kind and friendly proprietress of the hotel. Each character has a story, and they come together within the familiar confines of the Blue Lion. Told from a different character’s perspective in each chapter, we learn about each one’s war story and how arrived in time for the queen’s coronation. There is some underlying intrigue as a mystery villain seeks to destroy Edie’s hard work and is trying to ruin the prospects of the Blue Lion. If you enjoy cozy stories where friendships blossom in unexpected ways with some light mystery mixed in, this novel is for you. This reminded me of the Constance Kopp cozy historical fiction mystery series or Maisie Dobbs series. Fans of the film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, will be charmed by this story as well.