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  Blurb: Murder At Merivale Manor A cozy dinner party, a playful game… and a very real murder.   London, 1923 Kitty Goring seems to have it all—lavish nights at London’s finest clubs, elegant soirées, and a parade of charming bachelors vying for her hand. But despite the glamour, Kitty longs for something a little more… thrilling.  In a bid for excitement (and to avoid her mother’s constant reminders that she  really  ought to be searching for a husband), Kitty dreams up the perfect diversion. A playful mock robbery at her family’s grand estate, Merivale Manor. It’s all meant to be fun—until one of the guests turns up very much dead. With a real killer on the loose in quaint little Hampstead Village, Kitty’s keen instincts kick in. Forget matchmaking—Kitty’s determined to unmask the culprit before anyone else falls victim. With a sharp wit and a flair for mischief, she dives headfirst into the investigation. But getting to the truth won’t be easy, especially wit...

  Review - 5 out of 5 stars: I’m a huge fan of the Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries by Angie Fox, so I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review book 14, Secrets, Lies and Fireflies. This time around, Verity is surprised, but over the moon, that her grandmother has appeared in ghostly form. She leads her to an old artefact, and so begins another mystery. It was so much fun to see Verity interact with her beloved grandmother. And there were many funny moments when Frankie and Verity’s grandmother interacted (I can’t say more without spoilers): I loved the mystery and the people it involved, the important history of the area.  Overall, this was an excellent mystery, and unexpectedly emotional (in a good way). I highly recommend reading the whole series from the beginning, to really enjoy the ongoing story. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

  Review - 5 out of 5 stars: I really enjoyed Murder in the Scottish Highlands, the first book in this excellent series by Dee Macdonald. So I was thrilled to be asked to review book 2, Murder at the Loch. This time around, Ally is enjoying some lovely scenery when she discovers a body floating in the loch. Then follows her usual escapade of investigating! I really loved this story. I love the setting of Locharran. I love the characters who live there, some of them more quirky than others. It was fun to catch up with how Ally, Flora, and their friends were getting on. The mystery was a good one. There were plenty of suspicious characters, some new ones, and some who live in or around the village. This was enjoyable because I couldn’t see for certain which one it was, though of course I had ideas. Overall, this was a really excellent mystery. I definitely recommend it. I can’t wait to read the next book! I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. Book Description: Meet...