This is the third entry in the Edie York series. I've grown quite fond of Edie and her cohorts and was eager to see what this latest would bring. I settled in with a pot of tea, a dog and a blanket on the sofa - must haves for reading cosy English mysteries.
Edie is out with friends for a night at the theater when the lead actor falls to the floor. There's that moment - is it part of the show? Or is he..
Edie writes obituaries for the local newspaper, but she really wants to be a crime writer. She's friends with DCI Louis Brennan, who is calling on Edie's skillset to help with this case. There's a large group of suspects in the troupe to question. And as actors, it might be hard to tell who is lying. I really enjoy this style of investigation. Answers, clues, secrets and more are found by interviews, conversations, hunches and instinct. So much more interesting than DNA matches etc.
I quite enjoy cosy mysteries. Why you ask? Well, the keep calm and carry on attitude, a plucky female protagonist, a mystery, a crime, an excellent crew of supporting characters - and a dog. And....a slow building romance. I like that the personal lives of the regular group of players moves forward.
I love the amount of detail Everett has used - the setting, the shortage of food, clothing, the bombing, the war going on around them and so much more.
The door is shut on this case - but I'm sure there will be a fourth entry. I'll be watching for it!
A pot of tea, a dog, and a blanket sound like essentials for diving into a good English mystery!
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ReplyDeleteIt’s a great formula for cosy mysteries!