Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery AdamsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.0/5.0 stars - Having read book #4 of this series and enjoying it, I decided to go back and start at the beginning of the series. This is one series where, to truly understand what is going on, you need to read book one. It explains Storyton Hall, how it came about, who the Guardians are and who the elusive Fins are. Besides the main characters, we get to meet the town people who have charming little shops, and Jane's friends, the Cover Girls, her book club. The twins, Hemingway and Fitzgerald, Mrs. Hubbard, and Uncle Aloysius and Aunt Octavia round out the recurring cast. When you add in the guests and the villains, you have a rich list of characters to enjoy. In this book, Storyton Hall is hosting its first themed event, Murder and Mayhem week, where guests from all over come dressed as their favorite detectives and participate in daily activities ranging from a scavenger hunt to a formal ball. Unfortunately, the murder part becomes real, as multiple people die as the killer tries to obtain a valuable manuscript.
One of the most enjoyable things for me was the way real books, authors and fictional detectives were referenced, and imagining participating in a retreat that involved so many liked-minded people. I look forward to more offerings from this series.
Book 7 of 2020
AtY #10: A book with a female villain or criminal
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