Ally has realised her dream of opening a small bed and breakfast inn in a small town. She looks forward to her guests but her introduction to the hospitality world was brutal. Her first guest was found brutally murdered in her backyard.
The arrival of first the brother of the deceased followed by the fiancée of the diseased causes confusion to the local police who seem confused enough as it is. The late Wilbur antagonised the entire village by laying claim to the title of Earl plus the extensive acreage he owned. The American wanted to convert the grounds into a pleasure park and practically the entire village would be homeless. It kept the field open for any number of suspects. When the driver of the Earl also dies in a car crash, where his brakes had been cut one feels the tension build up in the village. Ally herself has started her investigation and leans towards different suspects.
The actual plan and suspects were surprising. Ally sorted it out eventually. Detection was slow and any progress was minuscule on the part of the police. The atmosphere, attitude and gossipy nature of the villagers added interest to the story.
A very nice cozy.
Sent by Bookouture for an unbiased review, courtesy of Netgalley.
What reader of mysteries doesn't love a good cozy!
ReplyDeleteI may have to give this one a try. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
ReplyDeleteThe setting is what makes me want to read this one. Any book set in Scotland! :D
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked this one, Mystica. I am drawn to the setting and will have to check it out!
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