Welcome to the blog tour to celebrate the 4th Lady Evelyn Mystery, The Golden Hour.
London 1927
Lady Evelyn
Carlisle has barely arrived in London when familial duty calls her away again.
Her cousin Gemma is desperate for help with her ailing mother before her
imminent wedding, which Evelyn knew nothing about! Aunt Agnes in tow, she
journeys to Scotland, expecting to find Malmo Manor in turmoil. To her
surprise, her Scottish family has been keeping far more secrets than the
troubled state of their matriarch. Adding to the tension in the house a
neighbour has opened his home, Elderbrooke Park, as a retreat for artistic
veterans of the Great War. This development does not sit well with everyone in
the community. Is the suspicion towards the residents a catalyst for murder? A
tragedy at Elderbrooke Park’s May Day celebration awakens Evelyn’s sleuthing
instinct, which is strengthened when the story of another unsolved death
emerges, connected to her own family. What she uncovers on her quest to expose
the truth will change several lives forever, including her own.
With the shadow of
history looming over her, Evelyn must trust in her instinct and ability to comb
through the past to understand the present, before the murderer can stop her
and tragedy strikes again.
My Thoughts
The Golden Hour finds Lady Evelyn now out of University and starting out, initially hoping to establish herself as an independent woman. She is such a refreshing character and we see the story through her eyes. Her natural curiosity spurs her on and I love the little detail that she is an Agatha Christie fan. I read the predecessor to this book, The Study of Silence (you can read my review here) but I would say it can be read as a standalone.
There are plenty of supporting characters who are well drawn. Aunt Agnes adds a touch of humour and I loved her relationship with Lady Evelyn. In addition, the effects of the First World War on the soldiers who fought are highlighted, and the merits of art therapy, without sugar coating. The pace of the story is slow but nevertheless, it is an enjoyable unravelling of a mystery.
In short: A 1920's murder mystery with a touch of class.
About the Author
Malia Zaidi is the
author of the Lady Evelyn Mysteries. She studied at the University of
Pittsburgh and at the University of Oxford. Having grown up in Germany, she
currently lives in Washington DC, though through her love of reading, she
resides vicariously (if temporarily) in countries around the world.
You can read my interview with Malia here.
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