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  Review: 4 stars I really enjoyed this previous book in this series (Death Among the Diamonds), so I was keen to get my hands on Death by a Cornish Cove. Cressida, Ruby, and Dotty attend a fancy dress ball in Cornwall, where one of the guests drops dead. Naturally, they investigate! This book was very enjoyable to read. There’s a good balance between the fun elements, and the mystery. I loved spending more time with Cressida and Ruby, and the way that Ruby often assists the investigation.  The plot was great, with plenty of suspects, and a confusion of clues. It all came together neatly at the end, and I hadn’t guessed the murderer before the big reveal.  If you’re looking for a fun and exciting historical cosy crime, this one’s a pippin. I look forward to the next book in the series. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. Book Description: A seaside party at a Cornish mansion with plenty of fizz, what could be more perfect? But something fishy is afoot...

One Enchanted Evening by Katie Fforde My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of Katie Fforde’s books since I started reading romance in my late teens. So I got my hands on One Enchanted Evening asap! This story is set in the 1960s, and follows Meg, the third of the friends first introduced in A Wedding in the Country. This book would work really well as a standalone, but I have enjoyed reading them in order. I loved the setting of this story. The Nightingale Woods is enchanting, if rather run down, and I loved exploring it and the grounds through Meg’s eyes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I really liked Meg, who is a quiet character in general, but stands up for herself when necessary. I wasn’t sure about Justin to start with, he was very rude and patronising, but by the end of the story we get to see his true character. I loved the fact that as well as the romance(s), the story is full of friendships. Overall, this was a lovely gentle roma...

Dragonracers by Peter Bunzl My rating: 4 of 5 stars I’ve enjoyed many of Peter Bunzl’s previous books, and I enjoy stories about dragons, so Dragonracers was a no brainier for me. I really loved Kitty and her absolute determination to fly, though I can understand why her father is so reluctant to allow how to participate in such a dangerous (at that time) activity as a child. I liked that she and Harris didn’t lose their kindness towards others in their ambition to win the race. The plot was a lot of fun, with Kitty and Harris trying to keep the dragon secret as she grows so rapidly! And the race was exciting to read. I loved the author’s note at the end, which described the real London to Manchester air race. Overall, this was a wonderful adventure that was huge fun to read. I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. View all my reviews