This is
another cozy mystery from a seasoned author. Part of a series, we are
entertained with wedding planning and an unwelcome murder. The plot
is a bit complex, involving the sale of an antiquarian edition of
Chaucer. At one point, one of the characters says, “There are more
layers to this than you can possibly imagine.” I agree. Who had the
old book and sold it or didn't sell it or wanted to sell it or wanted
to buy it turned out to be a complicated mess.
This is
a book for female readers, I would think. There is quite a lengthy
section with women picking out bridal party attire. The interest for
some readers may decline there, as did mine.
This is
a pretty good cozy mystery. I learned a bit about buying and
selling antiquarian books and art. It will especially appeal to
readers who like details of a wedding preparation.
My
rating: 4/5 stars,
Victoria
Gilbert, raised in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has a BA
in Theater, a Masters in Library Science, and a MA in Liberal
Studies. She has worked as a reference librarian and library director
for public and academic libraries as well as a research librarian.
She is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in
Crime. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and son.
Crooked
Lane Books, 362 pages.
I
received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My
comments are an independent and honest review.
(My
star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it,
1-I hate it.)
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