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Eliza Montagu #2
Manoir Thistlewood: Une cuillerée mortelle
MANOIR THISTLEWOOD : UNE CUILLERÉE MORTELLE (UN MYSTÈRE ELIZA MONTAGU – LIVRE 2) est le second roman d’une charmante série de romans policiers des années 1920 par Fiona Grace, auteur du best-seller Murder in the Manor , qui compte plus de 300 critiques cinq étoiles !
Pendant des siècles, le manoir de Thistlewood a été la demeure de la famille Montagu, un phare de l’aristocratie britannique dans l’Angleterre rurale. Mais nous sommes en 1928, et dans cette nouvelle ère des droits de la femme, Eliza Montagu, 27 ans, un esprit libre, a tourné le dos à sa famille pour vivre une vie d’artiste à Londres.
Après avoir été rappelée à la maison, Eliza décide d’y demeurer (pour l’instant) afin d’aider son père à gérer l’entreprise familiale en difficulté. La présence d’Oliver, son meilleur ami d’enfance, lui donne également une raison de rester, car elle se demande si leur histoire d’amour inassouvie pourrait un jour se concrétiser.
L’automne est arrivé, amenant en ville de grands festivals et des fêtes dans la magnifique campagne – mais aussi une prétendante qui ne tarde pas à faire la cour à Oliver. Considérant Eliza comme sa rivale, la soupirante fait tout ce qu’elle peut pour la dénigrer et lui pourrir la vie.
Et lorsqu’un domestique meurt, empoisonné par une part de tarte destinée à Eliza, tous les regards se tournent vers la prétendante. Voulait-elle tuer Eliza ? La tarte était-elle destinée à un autre membre de la famille ? Ou à la prétendante elle-même ?
Réalisant à quel point elle est impliquée, Eliza est obligée de résoudre ce meurtre qui la laisse perplexe – et finit par être complètement abasourdie par ce qu’elle découvre.
Charmante série de romans policiers historiques qui transportent les lecteurs dans le temps, THISTLEWOOD MANOR véhicule le mystère dans ce qu’il a de meilleur : envoûtant, atmosphérique et accrocheur. Plein de rebondissements surprenants, avec un mystère difficile à résoudre, ce roman palpitant vous tiendra en haleine jusque tard dans la nuit, et tomber amoureux de son héroïne inoubliable.
Pendant des siècles, le manoir de Thistlewood a été la demeure de la famille Montagu, un phare de l’aristocratie britannique dans l’Angleterre rurale. Mais nous sommes en 1928, et dans cette nouvelle ère des droits de la femme, Eliza Montagu, 27 ans, un esprit libre, a tourné le dos à sa famille pour vivre une vie d’artiste à Londres.
Après avoir été rappelée à la maison, Eliza décide d’y demeurer (pour l’instant) afin d’aider son père à gérer l’entreprise familiale en difficulté. La présence d’Oliver, son meilleur ami d’enfance, lui donne également une raison de rester, car elle se demande si leur histoire d’amour inassouvie pourrait un jour se concrétiser.
L’automne est arrivé, amenant en ville de grands festivals et des fêtes dans la magnifique campagne – mais aussi une prétendante qui ne tarde pas à faire la cour à Oliver. Considérant Eliza comme sa rivale, la soupirante fait tout ce qu’elle peut pour la dénigrer et lui pourrir la vie.
Et lorsqu’un domestique meurt, empoisonné par une part de tarte destinée à Eliza, tous les regards se tournent vers la prétendante. Voulait-elle tuer Eliza ? La tarte était-elle destinée à un autre membre de la famille ? Ou à la prétendante elle-même ?
Réalisant à quel point elle est impliquée, Eliza est obligée de résoudre ce meurtre qui la laisse perplexe – et finit par être complètement abasourdie par ce qu’elle découvre.
Charmante série de romans policiers historiques qui transportent les lecteurs dans le temps, THISTLEWOOD MANOR véhicule le mystère dans ce qu’il a de meilleur : envoûtant, atmosphérique et accrocheur. Plein de rebondissements surprenants, avec un mystère difficile à résoudre, ce roman palpitant vous tiendra en haleine jusque tard dans la nuit, et tomber amoureux de son héroïne inoubliable.
203 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2023
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June 1, 2024
Eliza came back home to help father but then when she try to put in her 2 cents he won't even back her up with her own brother? I don't know I kinda lost interest in the book right there.
then bring in Olly, is he interested in her or not? Can't have Eliza doing the one side thing and Olly concurring all the ladies and even maids.
with my jumping around this book, I read at the end where Eliza thinking maybe Gwendoline is correct that Eliza has feelings for Olly....I am like WTF??? wasn't that already established at the beginning of the book?
Maybe this series aren't for me after all. I am just not feeling it for this 2nd book after all.
then bring in Olly, is he interested in her or not? Can't have Eliza doing the one side thing and Olly concurring all the ladies and even maids.
with my jumping around this book, I read at the end where Eliza thinking maybe Gwendoline is correct that Eliza has feelings for Olly....I am like WTF??? wasn't that already established at the beginning of the book?
Maybe this series aren't for me after all. I am just not feeling it for this 2nd book after all.
March 24, 2024
The double mystery (who was the intended victim and who was the killer) is interesting. The characters are a little more developed in book 2 than in book 1.
The writing style is tedious in places, especially the repetitive internal dialog. The protagonist creates cognitive dissonance; she written as a privileged young woman who claims to want fewer class distinctions, but still enjoys the benefits of wealth. I'm not a fan of the protagonist's accusing suspects without sufficient proof. In some ways, she isn't any better as a dectective than the constabulary who, of course, always arrest the wrong person.
I listened to an audiobook, and the narrator did a good job with the characters.
The writing style is tedious in places, especially the repetitive internal dialog. The protagonist creates cognitive dissonance; she written as a privileged young woman who claims to want fewer class distinctions, but still enjoys the benefits of wealth. I'm not a fan of the protagonist's accusing suspects without sufficient proof. In some ways, she isn't any better as a dectective than the constabulary who, of course, always arrest the wrong person.
I listened to an audiobook, and the narrator did a good job with the characters.
January 24, 2023
Finding the murderer isn’t the only mystery.
Eliza Montagu is a strong woman, a feminist who is less attached to the rules of wealth and monarchy than her family. When her family’s business and home is at risk, Eliza believes she must save them. When a murder happens in their home, Eliza believes she must find the murderer. But there’s a twist—she must find the intended victim, too, as the servant who died was clearly not meant to be the recipient of the poisoned pie. Eliza comes closer to being recognized for the force she is within the family. A good read!
Eliza Montagu is a strong woman, a feminist who is less attached to the rules of wealth and monarchy than her family. When her family’s business and home is at risk, Eliza believes she must save them. When a murder happens in their home, Eliza believes she must find the murderer. But there’s a twist—she must find the intended victim, too, as the servant who died was clearly not meant to be the recipient of the poisoned pie. Eliza comes closer to being recognized for the force she is within the family. A good read!
February 5, 2023
I was thoroughly annoyed with the main character in the first book but read the second to see if she became less annoying. Eliza does seem to have grown from an idealistic, brash, bumbling hypocrite into an idealistic, but more practical, brash, bumbling, and well meaning “modern” woman. She still bulls her way through a murder investigation and asserts with great conviction the wrong solution. However, she seems to have become more earnest in her efforts to bring her family and the world into a less misogynistic and less class conscious era.
April 23, 2023
This series is excellent if you are trying to get back into reading as a hobby. After reading the first book of the series, the second was definitely on my tbr list. This series has some odd pacing because the books are so short, so if you like the murder happening within the first ten chapters, you won't find that here. The side plot romance between Oliver and Eliza is slow but doesn't distract much from the main plot, which I appreciate. Overall, it is a good book, but the pacing could be better.
July 26, 2023
Murder mystery at the Manor
Eliza takes her place at a meeting in the boardroom of her family home much to the consternation of the visitors who believe that women should stay out of business meetings but Eliza is determined as she can't trust her brothers not to do something stupid. There is a party in the manor and many food courses. Eliza went to the kitchen and found one of the staff lying on the floor having eaten a poisoned scone. Time to investigate!!
Eliza takes her place at a meeting in the boardroom of her family home much to the consternation of the visitors who believe that women should stay out of business meetings but Eliza is determined as she can't trust her brothers not to do something stupid. There is a party in the manor and many food courses. Eliza went to the kitchen and found one of the staff lying on the floor having eaten a poisoned scone. Time to investigate!!
July 18, 2024
I’m finally getting to the center of this story with all the familial interactions. The story is even more interesting now that it is more than who killed who. The personalities of each family member is coming out, and the father is starting to assert himself as head of the family. And he’s starting to realize that Eliza is a capable member of the family. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
November 30, 2022
The second in the series.
I was so impressed with the first book that I preordered this one, something I never do. The characters and the plot are well drawn. You can feel a part of the family and Eliza’s struggles to be taken seriously because she is a woman. The murderer was a bit of a stretch though.
I was so impressed with the first book that I preordered this one, something I never do. The characters and the plot are well drawn. You can feel a part of the family and Eliza’s struggles to be taken seriously because she is a woman. The murderer was a bit of a stretch though.
February 5, 2023
another enjoyable Eliza mystery
I love Eliza Montagu and the rest of the characters. Each one has such distinct personality and I love how the author blends them all into the family. Eliza’s champion of women’s rights is inspiring and her strong intellect is fantastic to see. A fun mystery that I read in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down.
I love Eliza Montagu and the rest of the characters. Each one has such distinct personality and I love how the author blends them all into the family. Eliza’s champion of women’s rights is inspiring and her strong intellect is fantastic to see. A fun mystery that I read in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down.
January 29, 2023
I rated book 1 three stars as I felt it lacked in character development. These books are relatively short and I believe that is the cause. By the time I finished book 2, I felt I knew the characters better and will continue with the series.
October 27, 2023
Like the first book in this series: entertaining, funny and deadly.
And I'm learning some very fancy British words. Like unctuousness, stodgy and chuffed, to name a few.
I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I received a copy and choose to review it.
And I'm learning some very fancy British words. Like unctuousness, stodgy and chuffed, to name a few.
I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
I received a copy and choose to review it.
December 6, 2023
This was better than the first one. Eliza somewhat reminds me of a young Phryne Fisher. I didn't quite like her in book 1, but she's growing on me. I'm intrigued, so I'll stick with the series for now.
December 5, 2022
Well written.
Loved the characters . I usually can't put into words or how to put down what I think about a story so I mark down five stars!
Loved the characters . I usually can't put into words or how to put down what I think about a story so I mark down five stars!
December 10, 2022
I enjoy all of Fiona Grace's books...
March 3, 2023
Delightful!
This is a wonderful series. It’s full of humor, adventure, romance and mystery. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
This is a wonderful series. It’s full of humor, adventure, romance and mystery. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.
April 30, 2023
Another light entry in the series.
March 12, 2024
Although a bit formulaic I liked this 2nd book better than the first and the characters are growing on me! A great cozy read
January 3, 2025
Quick easy read
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January 11, 2025The killer came out of left field in this one, but it's still a cute cozy.
April 11, 2025
Too many glaring gaps and wild jumps in the plot. There isn't anyone in this novel I could really like, except maybe Molly and Renee.
March 19, 2024
Love this series,well written,fast paced,holds your interest and always a surprise ending,,,,
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