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A review by lavanda4
The Mitford Vanishing by Jessica Fellowes
4.0
Set in 1937, The Mitford Vanishing is the fifth book in the series and takes place as the world is on the cusp of WWII. This time period is one of my favourite to read about and I appreciate the historical nods and details in this fiction story based on historical events (see the author's notes at the back AFTER you read the book). The Mitford family was a political and controversial one, chock full of mystery, intrigue and adventure. Jessica Fellowes seamlessly intertwines facts with beautiful storytelling.
Louisa Cannon, a private detective, has an unique tie to the Mitford family...she knows them inside out as a former maid. She is called in to investigate the vanishing of Jessica (Decca) and is helped by her policeman husband, Guy Sullivan, with whom she has formed a new detective agency. Their wee daughter, Maisie, makes several appearances. Twists and turns ensue and another case is introduced which connects with the missing Decca. Politics and the mores of the day (such as links to Winston Churchill, Communism, Fascism and social classes) are brilliantly written in. The ending is worth waiting for.
My favourite aspect about this books, other than the mystery itself, are the evolution of Louisa in her roles of wife, mother and detective and the generous splashes of historical Mitford details which bring the story to life. Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction and General Fiction readers ought to add this series to their list.
My sincere thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this fascinating book!
Louisa Cannon, a private detective, has an unique tie to the Mitford family...she knows them inside out as a former maid. She is called in to investigate the vanishing of Jessica (Decca) and is helped by her policeman husband, Guy Sullivan, with whom she has formed a new detective agency. Their wee daughter, Maisie, makes several appearances. Twists and turns ensue and another case is introduced which connects with the missing Decca. Politics and the mores of the day (such as links to Winston Churchill, Communism, Fascism and social classes) are brilliantly written in. The ending is worth waiting for.
My favourite aspect about this books, other than the mystery itself, are the evolution of Louisa in her roles of wife, mother and detective and the generous splashes of historical Mitford details which bring the story to life. Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction and General Fiction readers ought to add this series to their list.
My sincere thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this fascinating book!