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A Deadly Endowment
by Alyssa Maxwell
Set in post WWI England, The Deadly Endowment is the seventh in the endlessly charming series but that doesn't mean you absolutely must read the first six to understand what is happening. However, it certainly does help and feels like enjoying a comfy cup of tea with chatty friends, practically collapsing into giggles and whispers. Not only are there deceptions upon deceptions but slivers of romance and murder to boot.
Lady Phoebe and her quirky family have taken the plunge and fling open the doors of Foxwood Hall to the public for the first time. After the war everything is in shambles and needs must. Lady Phoebe feels this is a fabulous way to earn money. Besides. Who wouldn't wish to catch glimpses of grandeur? However, half of the family firmly disagrees with the idea, even before catastrophe strikes during a tour with a group of children and the historical society (delightful combination...what could possibly go wrong?). There are suspicious goings on, including a missing photograph and a murdered Arvina Bell in the library. But that's not all.
Lady Phoebe's maid and dearest friend Eva and special gentleman friend Constable Miles Brannock aid Lady Phoebe in inveigling and snooping for clues which leads them to treasure and a plethora of other delectable secrets. The historical details are fun and the era fascinating. But what enticed me the most (other than murder) are the characters which are anything but dull. This is a book to get lost in thoroughly and enjoyably.
My sincere thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this marvellous book! I am eager to discover what will happen in the next in the series...
Lady Phoebe and her quirky family have taken the plunge and fling open the doors of Foxwood Hall to the public for the first time. After the war everything is in shambles and needs must. Lady Phoebe feels this is a fabulous way to earn money. Besides. Who wouldn't wish to catch glimpses of grandeur? However, half of the family firmly disagrees with the idea, even before catastrophe strikes during a tour with a group of children and the historical society (delightful combination...what could possibly go wrong?). There are suspicious goings on, including a missing photograph and a murdered Arvina Bell in the library. But that's not all.
Lady Phoebe's maid and dearest friend Eva and special gentleman friend Constable Miles Brannock aid Lady Phoebe in inveigling and snooping for clues which leads them to treasure and a plethora of other delectable secrets. The historical details are fun and the era fascinating. But what enticed me the most (other than murder) are the characters which are anything but dull. This is a book to get lost in thoroughly and enjoyably.
My sincere thank you to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this marvellous book! I am eager to discover what will happen in the next in the series...