May Morrigan lives in her large Blackheath Home with her very elderly mother (Minty) and friend Fletcher, also known as Barbara Bouvier, the other two members of the household are May’s two miniature dachshunds, Bess and George. That is the straightforward part of the book.
The story starts at May’s bookshop when a mysterious text message appears on the phones of everyone in the bookshop. The action is non-stop from that point forward, weaving in and out of unconvential lifestyles and relationships.
Murders follow the receipt of cryptic text messages, which prompts May and her friends to try to track down the murderer.
The scenes are wonderfully set and the descriptions paint vivid pictures of the action. The characters particularly the lusty Minty are interesting and far from run of the mill.
This is the most unusual, funniest book I have read in a long time and one of the most enjoyable ever.
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Posted by Marsha on January 7, 2024 at 5:44 pm
This looks like a cute book, Phil. Is the author a friend? Thanks again for the lovely gift card. 🙂
Posted by fenlandphil on January 7, 2024 at 6:21 pm
No, I don’t know the lady at all, Marsha. I get offered ARC copies from the publishers and if I think it looks like something I might enjoy I read it, then review it.
This is a very unusual book but one I thoroughly enjoyed, it, even prompting me to look on Google Maps for Blackheath where the novel is set, which doesn’t happen very often.
I intend to seek out and read her other published novel, that is if I can sneak it into the house without my wife noticing, I have more than enough books apparently.
Posted by Marsha on January 8, 2024 at 1:50 pm
hahaha. That is why I order on Kindle now. I rarely touch my real books, and we (I) have a living room full of bookcases!