Murder at the Beauty Pageant - Blog Tour




Review - 5 out of 5 Stars:


~~~ review contains slight spoilers for the previous books in the series, but not for this book ~~~


The Miss Underhay Mysteries are one of my favourite cosy crime series, and I was very excited to get my hands on Murder at the Beauty Pageant.


It was lovely to return to 1930s Devon, and catch up with how Kitty and Matt are getting on since their marriage. I always enjoy the mixture of mystery and personal life that is expertly blended in this series, and this book is no exception.


I very much enjoyed the mystery. There was a plethora of excellent suspects, all with their own secrets and motives. The story was well paced, and kept me guessing until the dramatic conclusion.


Overall, this was another excellent mystery in this great series. I’m so looking forward to the next one!


I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.


Book Description:


Kitty Underhay is awarding first place… to murder.


Spring, 1935. Newlywed Kitty Underhay has been enlisted by her old nemesis Mrs Craven to help organise the Miss Dartmouth Jubilee pageant at the Dolphin Hotel. Being bossed around by her arch enemy is not quite what Kitty had in mind for the start of her married life, but she’s excited to launch the glamorous show. Sparkling smiles are quickly replaced by audible gasps however, when one of the girls goes missing during the interval…


When pretty Peggy Blaine is discovered dead, Kitty can’t help but notice that none of the other contestants seem particularly shocked. Can jealousy over a sash and a diamante tiara be a motive for murder?


But when she discovers the threatening notes the young women have received, Kitty enlists her husband Matt to figure out who’s scaring the competitors. However, before Matt can speak to them, another entrant turns up dead after an apparently accidental overdose. Taking part in a beauty pageant seems to have turned into a fatal occupation!


The daring duo are sure that someone close to the girls is responsible. But can they sort the harmless face powders from the fatal poisons before it’s too late? Or will Kitty and Matt find they are next to be crowned… with death?


An utter joy! Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss will fall head over heels for this utterly compelling and totally charming historical cozy mystery!



Author Bio:


Helena Dixon is the author of the best-selling Miss Underhay murder mystery series and

lives in Devon. Married to the same man for over thirty-five years she has three daughters, a

cactus called Spike, and a crazy cockapoo. She is allergic to adhesives, apples, tinsel and

housework. She was winner of The Romance Prize in 2007 and Love Story of the Year 2010

as Nell Dixon.


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