Author: Ellery Adams
Published: April 28th 2020 by Kensington Books
Format: eBook, 320 Pages
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Source: My thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for an opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.
Series: Book Retreat Mysteries #6
If it wasn’t for all the murders that surround Storyton Hall, in the mountains of Virginia, I would assume this to be the perfect book-cation. That place you want to escape to for some downtime with no electronics and no demands. Unfortunately, death and escapades seem to be on the daily menu along with monthly events and delectable themed meals. This month, Jane Steward and the Fins, are hosting children’s book publisher Peppermint Press in addition to families needing a getaway.
Jane has a new attraction for her guests. A set of cottages with fairy tale themes where the children can dress up and craft their way through a day of dreams and fantasy. What Jane didn’t anticipate was a dead woman, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood to spoil the opening day carrying a valuable copy of Grimms’ Fairy Tales in her basket. If this were a one and done, that would be one thing, but quick on the heels of the first is a second which has Jane giving side-eye to some not so nice guests and wondering what, and who is behind the deaths.
Ellery Adams does a good job in distracting the reader. Like any good scavenger hunt, there are clues sprinkled around and interesting characters to meet. By the end, though not a happily ever after for all involved, does lead to a happy ending for two couples that the reader has been cheering along.
Jane has a new attraction for her guests. A set of cottages with fairy tale themes where the children can dress up and craft their way through a day of dreams and fantasy. What Jane didn’t anticipate was a dead woman, dressed as Little Red Riding Hood to spoil the opening day carrying a valuable copy of Grimms’ Fairy Tales in her basket. If this were a one and done, that would be one thing, but quick on the heels of the first is a second which has Jane giving side-eye to some not so nice guests and wondering what, and who is behind the deaths.
Ellery Adams does a good job in distracting the reader. Like any good scavenger hunt, there are clues sprinkled around and interesting characters to meet. By the end, though not a happily ever after for all involved, does lead to a happy ending for two couples that the reader has been cheering along.
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