Monday, June 15, 2020

Review: The Case of the Beleaguered Bride by Debra E. Marvin

About the Book
Can’t Heather go anywhere without being caught up in a murder investigation?

After enduring an unexpected test to her sleuthing skills in Edinburgh, American Heather Munro looks forward to attending a restful family wedding in County Cork, Ireland. But delight turns to dilemma when the bride’s ex-fiancé shows up pleading for a second chance…then dies under mysterious circumstances.

Heather’s travel itinerary didn’t include snooping through family secrets or being caught up in international politics, but she can’t stand by when a rush to judgment points the blame at an innocent man and derails the upcoming nuptials. An outsider in the stunning harbor town of Cobh, Heather’s determined search for answers is thwarted at every turn. But Heather has never been one to give up, and she’ll do all she can to get the wedding back on track and the murderer behind bars before he or she strikes again. Even at the risk of her own life.

Inspired by the famous Girl Detective, the members of the Olentangy Heights Girls' Detective Society, affectionately known as the Nosy Parkers, spent their formative years studying criminology, codes, and capers. Opportunities to practice their unique skills were thin in their little corner of post-war suburbia, so they eventually grew up to pursue more sensible careers. Yet mysteries seem to follow them wherever they go.


My Thoughts

What a great historical cozy! I had a blast reading it.

I loved the setting. It was almost like I was actually there in County Cork Ireland. The descriptions were so vivid and painted such a lovely picture in my mind.

The mystery was a good one. There were twists and turns and plenty of suspects, all of whom, at one time or another, I guessed was the guilty party.

This fast-paced read is sure to delight cozy mystery and historical fans alike.

I received a copy of this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

Four Stars

4 comments:

  1. Thanks so much, Ashley! I appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed Heather's not-so-relaxing getaway.

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    1. You're so welcome! It was fun trying to solve the mystery alongside Heather. :)

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  2. Well this sounds super fun. Is this the first book in this series, or are there other ones that come before?

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    1. This is book three in the series, but the second with Heather as the main character. I haven't read the first book which has a different main character.

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