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A review by thereadingmum
Murder at Everham Hall by Benedict Brown
mysterious
fast-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
3.5
My first Christmassy book of the year was a great choice and I enjoyed this cosy 1920s murder mystery.
It has all the right elements, closed group of suspects, large English country house and perky amateur sleuths. The pace was perfect with the set up not too tedious and the action starting very soon. A few good red herrings and a set of well thought-out characters.
The only thing I found a bit niggly was the soggy relations between Marius and Isabella and her OTT obnoxious fiance as the love rival.
Would definitely recommend this if you're a fan of the genre or want a seasonal read that's light and entertaining.
Thanks very much to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my gifted copy of this audio book.
It has all the right elements, closed group of suspects, large English country house and perky amateur sleuths. The pace was perfect with the set up not too tedious and the action starting very soon. A few good red herrings and a set of well thought-out characters.
The only thing I found a bit niggly was the soggy relations between Marius and Isabella and her OTT obnoxious fiance as the love rival.
Would definitely recommend this if you're a fan of the genre or want a seasonal read that's light and entertaining.
Thanks very much to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my gifted copy of this audio book.