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Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop by Margaret Amatt #Review #Glenbriar SeriesBook16

  Welcme back to the beautiful Scottish Highlands for Margaret Amatt's  sixteenth in her Glenbriar  Series:Christmas Wishes at the Station Bookshop. This latest novel was published on 14th November by Leannan Press.   After one toxic relationship too many and more failed jobs than she can count, spirited Scarlett Finch has lost her sparkle and doesn’t think she can face this year’s festive season. The last thing she expects is to land a Christmas job at Glenbriar’s Little Station Bookshop, especially not thanks to a slightly unhinged older woman with a parrot, a pug, a wild imagination, and some crackpot ideas for displays – not to mention a flair for making unexpected decisions, like hiring Scarlett without telling the owner. Widowed dad-of-three Lloyd Miller is just trying to keep life on track. Between moving house, juggling his day job, and preparing to take over the bookshop from his retired mum, the chaos inside the shop is the last thing he needs, particul...
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A Corpse in Christmas Close by Michelle Salter #Review #IrisWoodmoreMysteriesBook5 #PublicationDay

 

Well- it may be August but the Christmas reading list is open! Today we have a cozy crime novel by Michelle Salter. A Corpse in Christmas Close is published today by Boldwood Books on August 24th. 


When a pantomime turns deadly, Iris investigates a cast of killers…

Christmas, 1923. When reporter Iris Woodmore is sent to cover the Prince of Wales’ visit to historic Winchester, she discovers more than just royal gossip.

The leading lady in Winchester Cathedral’s charity pantomime is found dead in mysterious circumstances. And the chief suspect is Cinderella’s handsome prince, played by Percy Baverstock’s younger brother, Freddie.

For the sake of the Baverstocks, Iris must investigate the murder, even though it means confronting an old enemy. And as the line between friend and foe blurs dangerously, she’s ensnared by someone she hoped she’d never see again…

Everyone's favourite amateur sleuth returns for a Christmas mystery, perfect for fans of Verity Bright, Claire Gradidge and Emily Organ.


 My Thoughts

I haven't read any others in this cozy crime series, but I found Iris Woodmore to be a feisty and wholly likeable character. Set in the decade after the First World War and following some women being given the right to vote, you can see her independent streak and determination not to be put down. Wearing trousers is her way of signalling her individuality and refusal to fit in with how things have been. 

    There are several layers to this mystery and quite a few surprises along the way. You feel all the period detail which adds to the feeling of authenticity and there is quite a range of characters who live around the community.With a royal visit to add to the interest, there is a festive air without it being over the top. In all it will make for an enjoyable but light read for the Winter months. 

In short: 1920's comes alive 

About the Author

Michelle Salter writes historical cosy crime set in Hampshire, where she lives, and inspired by real-life events in 1920s Britain. Her Iris Woodmore series draws on an interest in the aftermath of the Great War and the suffragette movement.

You can follow Michelle here: Website  |  X (Twitter) |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  You tube

 

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Thanks to Michelle Salter, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 


 

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