Mostly Murders

I can’t say I like the idea of you being involved in a murder, but you do have a knack for ferreting out the deepest and darkest secrets.

Book 1 in the Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates series. Rosemary Lillywhite is mourning the loss of her husband Andrew, a former police inspector who worked as a private investigator and was more than happy to let his wife join him in his agency. When a young woman shows up looking for Andrew because she fears for her father’s safety, Rosemary takes pity on her and decides to investigate the case, aided by her best friend Vera.

A light-hearted, gentle, introspective, cozy historical mystery set in the 1920s filled with unmarried daughters, eligible bachelors and undesirable suitors, begrudging mothers, dubious business deals and lavish cocktail parties. The Case at Barton Manor is a character-driven mystery relying mostly on dialogue and inner thoughts to tell the story.

With an unexpected murder victim, several suspects within her circle of family and friends, complicated family dynamics and the attention of not one, but two, single men who both have their attractions, Rosemary has her hands full as she takes the lessons she learnt while working with Andrew, and employs them in the attempt to get to the bottom of the case at Barton Manor.

If you prefer plot-driven stories, or stories that rely on narrative rather than dialogue, this one probably isn’t for you. But if you like light-hearted, character-driven historical mysteries with forward-thinking young women who take matters into their own hands, you might want to give this one a go.

Cozy mystery – Historical mystery