Summary: Introducing
Drew Farthing. From the tip of his black homburg to the crease in his cheviot
trousers, he’s the epitome of a stylish 1930s English gentleman. His only
problem? The body he just discovered. Drew Farthering loves a good mystery,
although he generally expects to find it in the pages of a novel, not on the
grounds of his country estate. With the help of beautiful and whip-smart
Madeline Parker, a guest from America, Drew proposes to use the lessons he’s
learned reading his mysteries to solve the crime. Before long, he realizes this
is no lark, and no one at Farthering Place is who he or she appears to be — not
the butler nor blackmailer, the chauffeur nor embezzler. Trying hard to remain
one step ahead of the killer — and trying harder to impress Madeline — Drew
must decide how far to take this dangerous game.
Angie’s comments: The mystery is excellent and the ending surprised me. Drew
is an engaging character. Unfortunately, Madeline Parker is under-used in the
mystery plot. The (gentle) romance
subplot is an unnecessary add-on. There is also a Christian theme running
throughout the book. Read for the mystery, not for the romance.
Recommended for readers of cozy historical
mysteries who are comfortable with a Christian theme.
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July 4, 2017
Rules of Murder
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