A review by miraya_e
Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

“George, if you were murdered, I’m sure I would lose my appetite.”

Highbury was the epitome of a happy village, especially for the recently married Emma Knightley. Their content life is interrupted when the vicar’s wife, Mrs Elton, is found murdered in the church. With her husband occupied as magistrate, Emma can’t help but do a little sleuthing of her own…

If you liked the Murder of Mr Wickham, you need to read this! We’re taken on a merry chase through the town and a variety of red herrings before we land on the murderer. The author did a great job of capturing Emma’s voice and personality. Getting a peek into the Knightley's married life was lovely. Emma is the perfect character to pick up the reins of a murder investigation, given her general involvement in Highbury and her cleverness. Her relationship with her father was very sweet, I always thought he was a surprisingly fun character and I was not disappointed by his role in this book! 

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC!