1922 Mabel Channing can no longer be called an amateur sleuth. Helping Inspector Tollerton on the sidelines, unofficially of course (very few women on the force), Mabel’s newest assignment is to be a chaperone of sorts to an American teenager who is initially totally against the idea.
When on their initial foray to a dance hall ends with a murder, and someone who by all accounts was employed by her father, the story gets a bit complicated. If Roxanne is in danger, why isn’t the reason for it being put out. As the enquiry continues, there seems to be many suspects especially when Roxanne is abducted. Her father is a prime suspect, followed by her mother but no one can get to the bottom of the story as to why.
Many characters include the present Mrs Arkwright, the first Mrs Arkwright, a hidden second marriage, a hidden son, very nice helpful neighbours and a beau on the sidelines.
Charmingly told, despite the mayhem a classic vintage mystery murder.
Sent by Bookouture for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
The Sinhalese and Hindu New year celebrations are over now. One of the biggest celebrations there is with families reuniting, especially possible because there were five days holidays.
This looks fun and I love a classic mystery feel.
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