Death at the Drunken Duck

Veronica Vale Investigates #2

by Kitty Kildare

Murder lurks in the murky heart of the English countryside. A lavish soiree at the opulent Briarwood Manor has been in Veronica's diary for weeks, and she's looking forward to a fun party with her best friend Ruby while catching up with old friends. But her sharp mind is swiftly put to the test when Ruby's brother, the amiable Todd Smythe, finds himself accused of a heinous crime—murdering Bertie St. Claire after the party. As Todd is taken in for questioning, the accusations fly and tensions rise. Veronica and a distraught Ruby must unravel the tangled web of secrets that shroud the sparkling event to ensure Todd isn't charged with a crime he didn't commit. They soon uncover rivalries, hidden motives, and long-buried secrets. With every passing hour, the list of suspects grows, and the duo navigates the labyrinth of gossip and deception to expose the killer. Will Veronica's keen observational skills be enough to clear Todd's name and unmask the culprit? Join Veronica Vale and her indomitable companion Ruby (not forgetting Benji, clue-hunting dog extraordinaire and extremely good boy) in a whirlwind of mystery, where the clinking of champagne flutes conceals dark secrets, and the manicured gardens of the English countryside harbour deadly truths. Death at the Drunken Duck is book two in the Veronica Vale Investigates series. It's a delightful 1920s British historical cozy murder mystery series set in the charms of London, with a dash of countryside manor house, and a swirl of classic whodunnit to tempt every mystery reader.

Genres: Mystery

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 12, 2024

Reviews

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Mystery
Murder lurks in the murky heart of the English countryside. A lavish soiree at the opulent Briarwood Manor has been in Veronica's diary for weeks, and she's looking forward to a fun party with her best friend Ruby while catching up with old friends. But her sharp mind is swiftly put to the test when Ruby's brother, the amiable Todd Smythe, finds himself accused of a heinous crime—murdering Bertie St. Claire after the party. As Todd is taken in for questioning, the accusations fly and tensions rise.
This mystery is good. It's full of good cozy mystery.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.

[karen probert · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real old fashioned who done it.

Couldn't put this story down. Veronica Vale is a very strong character. I also like Inspector templeton. They make good team. Ruby is a very good friend to Veronica. Veronica knows she can depend on. With her faithful Benji at her side. It kept me guessing all the way through.

[Martha Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Doggone it!

This was a really good. Very interesting characters and a twist to the who the murderer was. I recommend it to anyone who loves a clever who done it and who loves animals. Can't wait to read #3!

[Elainebowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

I love the characters in this book,they are really believable and enjoyable to read,I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys cosy mystery stories.