Roberta Reads

Review - 5 out of 5 stars: I absolutely loved the previous two books in this series (The Missing Maid and The Cursed Writer), so I was excited to get my hands on The Locked Room. I so enjoyed reading this book. Harry is a character who appealed to me from the very first, and I love the way she’s developing and gaining confidence in her skills. I also found the way her relationships with various other characters are going on enjoyable. Though I don’t like Percy Finchem! The mystery was an intriguing one, as locked room mysteries so often are. I had a lot of fun trying to work out what was going on alongside Harry and her friends. Overall, this was an intriguing and exciting mystery, with a very relatable main character. I highly recommend the whole series. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. Blurb: Join Harriet White in 1930's London for another glorious Sherlock Holmes-inspired mystery, for fans of Nita Prose and Janice Hallett. After a very close call on the N...

  Review - 5 out of 5 stars: I’ve been enjoying the Lady Eleanor Swift series for a long time now, and have been looking forward to Murder on a Frosty Night. I loved this book. There was a confusing mass of clues, a mysterious summons, and a small community cut off by the snow. What’s not to love? The setting was great, with a mysterious atmosphere and yet lots of seasonal winter weather. There was a sense of the village having a history that was affecting the current day. I really enjoyed watching Eleanor and Co unravelling that, as well as the murder. There were lots of fascinating and suspicious characters, who all seemed like the most likely suspect in turn. I didn’t work out who the culprit was until the end. Overall, this was an excellent and seasonal mystery, with much loved characters. I can’t wait to see what they get up to next. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. About the Author: Verity Bright is the pseudonym for a husband-and-wife writing partners...

  Review - 5 out of 5 stars: I have been enjoying the Miss Underhay mysteries since the very beginning, so I couldn’t wait to get started on Murder at Midwinter Farm.  This time, Kitty and Matt are investigating on behalf of her friend Alice. The story was an interesting one, the mystery made more complicated by the fact that the murder occurred 10 years previously. I very much enjoyed watching Kitty and Matt (and the police) put together the clues. I was delighted by the setting, it was lovely to see Alice and Robert setting up their future home. Though I did feel rather sorry for them, discovering a dead body before they’ve even moved in! As always, it was lovely to spend time with Kitty and Matt, and their friends and pets. I always enjoy the little glimpses into their domestic life too. It’s nice to see a fictional couple who are happy together. Overall, this was an excellent mystery, and kept me entertained for hours. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my ow...