This book’s catchy title caught my eye on a display in the Library, and I’m happy to report it did not disappoint! The story is set in idyllic rural Wales, at the stately home of the eighteenth Duke of Chellingworth who is about to be married. His doting mother is anxious to provide a wedding... Continue Reading →
Mysteries with a Little Faith (Max Tudor Mysteries) by G.M. Malliet
Everyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I like (love?) cozy mysteries. I read anything that catches my fancy, whether it's light, dark, humorous or tragic, but I find I turn to cozies as a palate cleanser between deeper books. When another staff member recommended the Max Tudor series by G.M. Malliet,... Continue Reading →
Rather Spiffing! Say Hello to the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple
Charming is the only word that truly describes the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series by Carola Dunn. Set in Great Britain during the early 1920's, the novel center around a aristocratic young lady who has fallen on hard times due to the death of her father, brother and fiance in the Great War. Rather than living... Continue Reading →
A whole latte fun!
It’s time to cleanse our palate after the scary vampire entry. I read Derek’s entry and thought to myself, think about puppies or bunnies or hmm… maybe coffee. So I hopped onto Novelist and did a search under coffee shops. Wow – 226 entries came up. Looking through the list I noticed somewhat of a... Continue Reading →
A Little Bit of Scottish Mystery
If you feel like a fast, enjoyable read to pass the time then I would love to recommend M.C. Beaton and her Hamish MacBeth mystery novels. Set in Northern Scotland in the small village of Lochdubh, our hero and main character Hamish MacBeth is the lone police constable responsible for upholding the law in and... Continue Reading →
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