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Lady Ellen Investigates #1
Murder at Millars Hotel
While her house is under renovation following its extensive use during the First World War, Lady Ashcombe is staying at Millars Hotel at a popular seaside resort. When a local businessman is found dead, face down in his soup she teams up with Mable, the chamber maid who found him, to discover who was responsible for his untimely death.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2023
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About the author
Kelly Mason
23 books54 followersHi, I love writing mysteries and started with a paranormal series. In the last couple of years I have been writing 1920s mysteries. I love the atmosphere of the time, that has been depicted on our screens and in fiction. Of the fashion, the cars, the parties following the war which gave everyone that 'live for the day' attitude.
I set my books in Somerset close to where I live, although the towns and villages are fictional they are based on real places local to me. They have to be fictional as I change them to fit the story. I do use the real cities though, such as Bristol and Bath Spa. They are places I visit often and it's great to be able to spend time researching what the cities were like 100 years ago.
I hope you enjoy reading my books.
I set my books in Somerset close to where I live, although the towns and villages are fictional they are based on real places local to me. They have to be fictional as I change them to fit the story. I do use the real cities though, such as Bristol and Bath Spa. They are places I visit often and it's great to be able to spend time researching what the cities were like 100 years ago.
I hope you enjoy reading my books.
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April 3, 2025
Cozy mystery in the English? French? countryside. Very cute cast of characters, quick read, and 20s setting come together for a great pallet cleanser! I unfortunately liked the side characters more than the main character. Maybe you get more attached to Ellen through the series?
July 24, 2024
This was an enjoyable first entry in the Lady Ellen historical mystery series. This book sets up what I assume will be three key characters for the series going forward: Lady Ellen, Lottie (a young woman Ellen rescues and takes on as her companion), and Hamilton (a man who was a soldier in WWI and is still suffering from the trauma of the war).
The three all meet while Lady Ellen begins a three-month stay at a resort town. Her home -- which was a nursing home during the war -- is being turned back into her home. While the work is being done, Ellen decides to travel and relax. Soon after arriving at the hotel, there's a murder, and Ellen, as well as seemingly every other guest and employee of the hotel, has a reason to have killed the victim. Ellen, Hamilton, and Lottie begin to investigate, as Ellen and Hamilton are two of the top suspects.
I enjoyed the mystery and also liked the main characters. I will definitely be reading the next in the series.
The three all meet while Lady Ellen begins a three-month stay at a resort town. Her home -- which was a nursing home during the war -- is being turned back into her home. While the work is being done, Ellen decides to travel and relax. Soon after arriving at the hotel, there's a murder, and Ellen, as well as seemingly every other guest and employee of the hotel, has a reason to have killed the victim. Ellen, Hamilton, and Lottie begin to investigate, as Ellen and Hamilton are two of the top suspects.
I enjoyed the mystery and also liked the main characters. I will definitely be reading the next in the series.
November 3, 2024
A delightful, short and cosy mystery. The protagonist is a member of the aristocracy taking a break whilst the ancestral home is refurbished following its use as a hospital during WW1.
She bumps into an ex fiance and one of her previous patients. A death ensues and it is our amateur sleuth that solves the case.
All of this is presented with the backdrop of a 1920s English beach report. Truly lovely escapism and this is the first of I think a 3 book series!
She bumps into an ex fiance and one of her previous patients. A death ensues and it is our amateur sleuth that solves the case.
All of this is presented with the backdrop of a 1920s English beach report. Truly lovely escapism and this is the first of I think a 3 book series!
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June 2, 2024For some reason I read Book 2 first so had to go back and read Book 1. Thank you, I am hooked on Lady Ellen books so now have just up loaded Book #. Thank You.
February 20, 2024
cute
I very nice beach read. I enjoyed the characters and the way everything fell together. I admit I was surprised at the ending.
I very nice beach read. I enjoyed the characters and the way everything fell together. I admit I was surprised at the ending.
November 30, 2024
Lady Ellen Ashcombe checks into Millar’s Hotel while getting her house back in order after it’s been used as a convalescence home during the war.
While at the hotel she comes across two old acquaintances, one she’s glad to see and one she hopes would choke… only to fall dead into his soup.
Almost a little too cute and wholesome for me. Lady Ellen shows up in the kitchen as she likes one of the maids and helps her cut beans and butting in, in a way that really isn’t appropriate. She then commandeer the maid away from the hotel and acts pretty bossy. All while wanting to be treated like everyone else.
(I actually broke a rule when reading this book. I have banned books with the cover that has that pose, they are so many of them and they are never good)
While at the hotel she comes across two old acquaintances, one she’s glad to see and one she hopes would choke… only to fall dead into his soup.
Almost a little too cute and wholesome for me. Lady Ellen shows up in the kitchen as she likes one of the maids and helps her cut beans and butting in, in a way that really isn’t appropriate. She then commandeer the maid away from the hotel and acts pretty bossy. All while wanting to be treated like everyone else.
(I actually broke a rule when reading this book. I have banned books with the cover that has that pose, they are so many of them and they are never good)
November 22, 2023
A truly charming read. Following the Great War, Lady Ellen transformed her family’s stately home into a convalescent home for war veterans. Now, the time has come to return it to its former glory, and while the work is ongoing, Ellen takes a suite in Millar’s Hotel in a nearby, vibrant, seaside town. Ellen is at last ready to throw off her widow’s weeds, and embrace a new, modern life.
What she’d reckoned without, was discovering that also staying at the hotel is the repugnant Major Coltrane, the man she blames for her husband’s death, and who, despite her continued rebuffs, insists that Ellen should marry him, to let him ‘take care’ of her. Following a rather nasty argument in the hotel reception, Ellen has mixed feelings when Coltrane drops dead at dinner in the restaurant that evening. Coltrane was heavy drinker, surely he drank himself to death?
But before ending up face down in his soup, various other guests, and members of staff, had also been witnessed having disagreements with the man. Had one of them decided enough was enough? So, when Ellen finds herself the prime suspect in the police investigation, she decides to uncover the truth with the help of a couple of people she’s taken under her wing. The antics of her beloved Irish setter, Prince, adds some totally believable lighter moments to the story.
Ellen comes across as an authentic product of her time and class. She’s a titled lady, and yet she sees others around her as individuals, and not just servants or lower classes. She is constrained by her position, but seeks ways to facilitate others to improve their lots. The language in which the book is written is reflective of the era, and the many characters are well defined and intriguing. As the mystery gradually unfolds, we are teased by the way so many have motive, and yet we are rooting for them not to have done the dreadful deed. For me, the police inspector was the only cardboard cut-out – I found his mental inflexibility rather implausible.
The denouement is satisfying and believable, and I am very much looking forward to reading Lady Ellen’s future cases. If you enjoy historical cosy mysteries with a strong and independent female lead, this is definitely one for you.
What she’d reckoned without, was discovering that also staying at the hotel is the repugnant Major Coltrane, the man she blames for her husband’s death, and who, despite her continued rebuffs, insists that Ellen should marry him, to let him ‘take care’ of her. Following a rather nasty argument in the hotel reception, Ellen has mixed feelings when Coltrane drops dead at dinner in the restaurant that evening. Coltrane was heavy drinker, surely he drank himself to death?
But before ending up face down in his soup, various other guests, and members of staff, had also been witnessed having disagreements with the man. Had one of them decided enough was enough? So, when Ellen finds herself the prime suspect in the police investigation, she decides to uncover the truth with the help of a couple of people she’s taken under her wing. The antics of her beloved Irish setter, Prince, adds some totally believable lighter moments to the story.
Ellen comes across as an authentic product of her time and class. She’s a titled lady, and yet she sees others around her as individuals, and not just servants or lower classes. She is constrained by her position, but seeks ways to facilitate others to improve their lots. The language in which the book is written is reflective of the era, and the many characters are well defined and intriguing. As the mystery gradually unfolds, we are teased by the way so many have motive, and yet we are rooting for them not to have done the dreadful deed. For me, the police inspector was the only cardboard cut-out – I found his mental inflexibility rather implausible.
The denouement is satisfying and believable, and I am very much looking forward to reading Lady Ellen’s future cases. If you enjoy historical cosy mysteries with a strong and independent female lead, this is definitely one for you.
November 22, 2025
Audio Book Review - 5 - STARS - Murder at Millar’s Hotel by Kelly Mason
The audiobook edition of Murder at Millar’s Hotel offers a polished and engaging listening experience, driven largely by Kelly Mason’s careful attention to character development. From the outset, the narrator establishes a measured, atmospheric tone that enhances the story’s setting while allowing the personalities of the characters to emerge naturally. The hotel’s mystery is compelling, but it is the people who inhabit it—each with their own histories and private tensions—who truly anchor the narrative.
The protagonist’s arc is particularly well executed. Through the narration, her doubts, observations, and shifting emotional responses feel fully realized, giving listeners a clear understanding of her growth throughout the investigation. Her evolution from a somewhat hesitant observer to a more confident and perceptive figure is conveyed with clarity and restraint, making her progress believable and rewarding. The subtlety in the narrator’s delivery ensures that these changes register without ever feeling overstated.
The supporting characters are equally nuanced. The narration highlights the differences in tone, temperament, and intention among the hotel’s guests and staff, making interactions feel dynamic and revealing. Listeners are able to sense unspoken tensions and hidden motives, often through small inflections that suggest more than the dialogue alone conveys. These performances contribute greatly to the story’s psychological depth, as each character’s behavior and emotional undercurrents gradually help shape the direction of the mystery.
By the conclusion, the interplay between character and plot feels seamless, resulting in a resolution that is not only surprising but also grounded in the personalities and relationships developed throughout the story. The audiobook’s strong narration enhances Mason’s writing, creating a rich and immersive experience that rewards close attention. For listeners who appreciate mysteries driven by character as much as suspense, this adaptation is a thoroughly satisfying and deserving five-star production.
The audiobook edition of Murder at Millar’s Hotel offers a polished and engaging listening experience, driven largely by Kelly Mason’s careful attention to character development. From the outset, the narrator establishes a measured, atmospheric tone that enhances the story’s setting while allowing the personalities of the characters to emerge naturally. The hotel’s mystery is compelling, but it is the people who inhabit it—each with their own histories and private tensions—who truly anchor the narrative.
The protagonist’s arc is particularly well executed. Through the narration, her doubts, observations, and shifting emotional responses feel fully realized, giving listeners a clear understanding of her growth throughout the investigation. Her evolution from a somewhat hesitant observer to a more confident and perceptive figure is conveyed with clarity and restraint, making her progress believable and rewarding. The subtlety in the narrator’s delivery ensures that these changes register without ever feeling overstated.
The supporting characters are equally nuanced. The narration highlights the differences in tone, temperament, and intention among the hotel’s guests and staff, making interactions feel dynamic and revealing. Listeners are able to sense unspoken tensions and hidden motives, often through small inflections that suggest more than the dialogue alone conveys. These performances contribute greatly to the story’s psychological depth, as each character’s behavior and emotional undercurrents gradually help shape the direction of the mystery.
By the conclusion, the interplay between character and plot feels seamless, resulting in a resolution that is not only surprising but also grounded in the personalities and relationships developed throughout the story. The audiobook’s strong narration enhances Mason’s writing, creating a rich and immersive experience that rewards close attention. For listeners who appreciate mysteries driven by character as much as suspense, this adaptation is a thoroughly satisfying and deserving five-star production.
June 19, 2024
Four reasons I'm giving Four Stars to Murder at Millars Hotel by Kelly Mason:
The Time and Place - We are in rural England in the years following the Great War. Lady Ellen Ashcombe has done more than her fair share for the war effort, but now it it time to turn Ashcombe Hall back into a residence and Lady Ellen must leave for three months while the work is being done.
The Plot - Finding refuge in a lovely hotel on a small resort town near Bristol, Lady Ellen hardly settles in when an unwanted suitor from her distant past turns up and promptly falls death. Face down in his soup. Despairing of the efforts of the police, Lady Ellen soon decides to do the job herself.
The Protagonist - Lady Ellen has known her fair share of grief, losing her husband to the was and her parents as well. Now, in her late 20s, she is strong , resourceful, kind, generous, etc. etc. Her one fault is an abundance of nosiness, but is that even a fault when you're an amateur detective?
The Posse - Lady Ellen soon gathers a small group of friends to help her with her sleuthing. There is the loyal Lottie, the dashing captain Hamilton, and a very dear dog. They all work together to solve a fun mystery and make this a charming, light as air and very enjoyable read.
The Time and Place - We are in rural England in the years following the Great War. Lady Ellen Ashcombe has done more than her fair share for the war effort, but now it it time to turn Ashcombe Hall back into a residence and Lady Ellen must leave for three months while the work is being done.
The Plot - Finding refuge in a lovely hotel on a small resort town near Bristol, Lady Ellen hardly settles in when an unwanted suitor from her distant past turns up and promptly falls death. Face down in his soup. Despairing of the efforts of the police, Lady Ellen soon decides to do the job herself.
The Protagonist - Lady Ellen has known her fair share of grief, losing her husband to the was and her parents as well. Now, in her late 20s, she is strong , resourceful, kind, generous, etc. etc. Her one fault is an abundance of nosiness, but is that even a fault when you're an amateur detective?
The Posse - Lady Ellen soon gathers a small group of friends to help her with her sleuthing. There is the loyal Lottie, the dashing captain Hamilton, and a very dear dog. They all work together to solve a fun mystery and make this a charming, light as air and very enjoyable read.
December 29, 2024
Enjoying UK authors, especially period pieces, this looked like a series to try. The book takes in the 1920s with a young widowed Lady Ellen staying at a posh hotel for several months while her estate is being remodeled, I mean makes sense to me🤔.
The story would be a good light murder investigation series for a YA or someone liking things short and neat. The narrator in the audiobook was a bit saccharine for me with a tone like Nell yelling to get saved by Dudley Do-Right.
Regardless Lady Ellen witnesses a death and gathers a small team to help her solve the mystery. She, of course, is of high stature as an English Lady with unlimited resourses. She and her faithful Irish Setter, Prince, try and interview potential suspects while taking notes in her journal. Not really Hercule Poirot but not “Blues Clues” either.
It wasn’t long, or full of twists and turns with rather a pretty straightforward, mystery scrubbed clean of anything inappropriate or offensive, so it might be a good series starter for a younger reader. The plus is that it is a series with at least two additional books.
The story would be a good light murder investigation series for a YA or someone liking things short and neat. The narrator in the audiobook was a bit saccharine for me with a tone like Nell yelling to get saved by Dudley Do-Right.
Regardless Lady Ellen witnesses a death and gathers a small team to help her solve the mystery. She, of course, is of high stature as an English Lady with unlimited resourses. She and her faithful Irish Setter, Prince, try and interview potential suspects while taking notes in her journal. Not really Hercule Poirot but not “Blues Clues” either.
It wasn’t long, or full of twists and turns with rather a pretty straightforward, mystery scrubbed clean of anything inappropriate or offensive, so it might be a good series starter for a younger reader. The plus is that it is a series with at least two additional books.
November 22, 2025
Murder at Millar's Hotel: Lady Ellen Investigates by Kelly Mason makes for a charming and atmospheric audiobook experience. The narrator brings a warm, engaging tone that perfectly fits the cozy-mystery style, giving Lady Ellen a poised yet inquisitive voice. The pacing feels smooth and inviting, making it easy to sink into the historical setting and follow the clues as they unfold. The narration captures both the tension of the investigation and the lighter, character-driven moments, adding depth to the story’s wit and intrigue.
The mystery itself is satisfying, with enough twists to keep listeners interested without ever feeling overly complicated. Supporting characters are distinct and well-voiced, helping the hotel setting come alive as a vibrant stage for the murder plot. Overall, the audiobook delivers an enjoyable blend of elegance, clever sleuthing, and comfortable suspense—ideal for fans of classic, cozy detective stories looking for an entertaining and well-narrated listen.
The mystery itself is satisfying, with enough twists to keep listeners interested without ever feeling overly complicated. Supporting characters are distinct and well-voiced, helping the hotel setting come alive as a vibrant stage for the murder plot. Overall, the audiobook delivers an enjoyable blend of elegance, clever sleuthing, and comfortable suspense—ideal for fans of classic, cozy detective stories looking for an entertaining and well-narrated listen.
December 11, 2023
A new historical cozey murder mystery series has arrived and I for one couldn't be more pleased Lady Ashcombe has her work cut out for herself when deciding to holiday on her own only to be brought together with an old acquaintances and a new young friend becoming an amateur sleuth not only dose the array of characters draw you immediately with vibrant, colorful , quirky dispositions but you and each character is enticed into the mystery of murder through, both old and new secrets, lies, betrayal and a misinformed and arrogant detective that you will love to hate. But one thing you won't be able to do is become entranced in this delightful cozey with a plot to rival that of Agatha Christy's works You'll be turning page after intriguing page until you've reached its unexpected and climatic conclusion. Acquire " Murder at Miller's Hotel " (Lady Ashcombe Investigates #1) for hours of intriguing and enjoyable entertainment. Kat
December 13, 2023
Branden Bay is a beautiful place which is why Lady Ellen is scheduled to stay at Millar's Hotel while Ashcombe Hall is being remodeled. She's ready for an adventure after her years of mourning. What she didn't expect was to become a murder suspect. Who knew that her obnoxious ex-fiancé would be here and that someone would poison him. I liked that Lady Ellen is a modern woman with a can do attitude. She recruits a maid and a war veteran who recovered at Ashcombe Hall. Will these three be able to find the murderer? I enjoyed that this cozy mystery included a touch of romance. Kelly Mason has written a special mystery that kept me guessing. There are plenty of suspects. Each had a reason to want the victim dead. The characters are well written and I loved the setting. Branden Bay in the 1920s was full of fun and glamor. I thoroughly enjoyed this mystery. I'm looking forward to book two in this series. I think Lady Ellen has found her calling.
October 2, 2024
I enjoyed the prequel, which I received free on a Bookfunnel promo, so I was looking forward to this. Sadly for me, the story dragged. For all she keeps saying she wants to be treated like everyone else, Lady Ellen is constantly going on about the class divide and who can and can't have a relationship. After a while this became really annoying, especially after she co-opted a chambermaid to be her companion and dressed the girl in her clothes, but then told the girl that she should not set her hopes on the man she is in love with as he is above her station. I felt like all this took up too much of the story and was not particularly relevant. The plot was convoluted and I'll be honest, I didn't figure it out, but the scene at the end with the obnoxious police inspector ruined it for me.
September 28, 2025
I picked up this Audible for free at some point and I'm in a "golden age" mystery run so thought I'd give it a shot.
Another reviewer asks "Is this a parody?" because it drops cliche' after cliche'. The FMC is OTT annoying in many, many ways. The mystery could have been well done if every single character wasn't written as an almost caricature and the constables/inspector from Scotland Yard were drawn as ridiculous baffoons as well as extremely out-of-context antagonistic toward every single character in the novel.
It has a very high rating on GR's so it could just be that this style of writing and "cozy mystery" isn't for me. The narrator of the audio also performed every character in an annoying way to my ears. So there were multiple factors that take this series out of my wheelhouse.
Another reviewer asks "Is this a parody?" because it drops cliche' after cliche'. The FMC is OTT annoying in many, many ways. The mystery could have been well done if every single character wasn't written as an almost caricature and the constables/inspector from Scotland Yard were drawn as ridiculous baffoons as well as extremely out-of-context antagonistic toward every single character in the novel.
It has a very high rating on GR's so it could just be that this style of writing and "cozy mystery" isn't for me. The narrator of the audio also performed every character in an annoying way to my ears. So there were multiple factors that take this series out of my wheelhouse.
November 18, 2023
Whilst Ashcombe Hall is being renovated Lady Ellen Tamar takes herself off to the seaside with her dog, Prince. Her maid was I’ll on the train, so got sent back to the Hall. Lady Ellen befriends one of the staff of Millar’s Hotel who is being bullied into a marriage that she doesn’t want. Then a very objectionable man dies in the restaurant & several people seem to have reason to want him dead. An Inspector from Scotland Yard happens to be In town & arrests first one person & then another. Knowing he’s useless Lady Ellen start to sleuth with some help from Lottie and an old acquaintance. All is made startlingly clear at the end of this entertaining book set in 1924 after things have settled back to almost normal after WWI.
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September 25, 2024In my search for intelligent but fun cozy historical mysteries, I found this gem. These characters are well developed, and Lady Ellen is an interesting protagonist. It may be 1924, but Lady Ellen is no Bright Young Thing. She is a war widow with a history, but she is moving forward, as evidenced by the ongoing restoration of her family home, her extended stay at a luxury hotel, and her welcoming new and old friends into her life. The mystery in this book is well done. I was taken completely by surprise, and that does not happen often. I look forward to more of Lady Ellen, Lottie, and Captain Hamilton.
Frances Butt does a pleasant job of voicing these characters.
Frances Butt does a pleasant job of voicing these characters.
January 31, 2025
Barely 3 stars. Lady Ellen is just too good to be true. It's 1924 and her family home (how come it wasn't entailed, since her father was an earl?) is being renovated after being used as a convalescent home for soldiers, during and after the war. So she arranges to take a vacation at a nearby resort town on the Bristol Channel, where she encounters two very different men from her past, and when one of them is murdered, the other becomes the prime suspect, so naturally Lady Ellen begins her own investigation.
May 16, 2025
did not finish. The main character annoyed me. I get that she was acting like the upper class rich person that she is but.... she keeps going on about how people need to basically stick to their own class in one sentence then says she wants to be treated like everyone else all while pushing her weight around basically because of who she is! (Phew that was one long sentence!).
Anyway, I wasn't willing to hang around long enough to find out if she might get brought down to earth or not by the end!
Anyway, I wasn't willing to hang around long enough to find out if she might get brought down to earth or not by the end!
August 23, 2024
Was this meant to be a parody? Because it sure as heck felt like it. One cliché after another. And the worst of it? The final confrontation and culprit reveal. At that point, I was literally rolling my eyes.
Also, the audiobook version? Horrible, absolutely horrible. Frances Butt read all the female characters as if they were Victorian ninnies with the vapors. It made my eye twitch. I'll avoid that reader at all cost in the future.
Also, the audiobook version? Horrible, absolutely horrible. Frances Butt read all the female characters as if they were Victorian ninnies with the vapors. It made my eye twitch. I'll avoid that reader at all cost in the future.
November 1, 2024
Kelly Mason does an excellent job of creating the felling that you’ve gone back to the 20s for a classic who dunnit kind of mystery. I love that the heroine is named Lady Ellen since it’s a family name. There were a lot of twists and turns in solving the mystery of Albert Coltrane. I read a lot of these and was surprised to learn who the killer was. I took off a star because it dragged in places for me, but it still ranked high because I can’t wait to read the next one.
November 15, 2024
Murder at Millar's Hotel Book 1
Lady Ellen arrives at the Millar's Hotel to stay three months as her family home is renovated A former fiance is also there and one of the soldiers she took care of after the war. When her former fiance is poisoned Lady Ellen as well as a few others become suspects. Lady Ellen, her dog Prince, her maid Lottie and the soldier together collect clues and secrets to discover the killer and their motives .
Lady Ellen arrives at the Millar's Hotel to stay three months as her family home is renovated A former fiance is also there and one of the soldiers she took care of after the war. When her former fiance is poisoned Lady Ellen as well as a few others become suspects. Lady Ellen, her dog Prince, her maid Lottie and the soldier together collect clues and secrets to discover the killer and their motives .
November 18, 2024
Entertaining,,well written ((Kelly Mason) and well narrated (Frances Butt) cozy audiobook set in 1020’s rural England. The charming, insightful and outspoken Lady Ellen dislikes the rigid social norms of the times but cleverly takes advantage of her place in society to solve an interesting mystery and support some deserving folks along the way.
I enjoyed this book and will definitely listen to the rest of the series. Highly recommend the audio format (Findaway Voices).
I enjoyed this book and will definitely listen to the rest of the series. Highly recommend the audio format (Findaway Voices).
January 7, 2025
Mixed feelings. The premise is good. The main characters have potential. The mystery is pretty well-plotted and straightforward. However.
The narrative is clunky. The dialogue is a bit stilted. Some of the phrases are too modern for the time period. And the denouement is over the top, although the solution is clever enough.
Overall, enjoyable and a series that has the potential to be good.
The narrative is clunky. The dialogue is a bit stilted. Some of the phrases are too modern for the time period. And the denouement is over the top, although the solution is clever enough.
Overall, enjoyable and a series that has the potential to be good.
December 23, 2023
Excellent!
I liked this story very much! The characters are all quite interesting, The plot is straight forward and easily followed, and the premise is finding the real killer and getting the usual inept police from arresting the wrong persons, namely the protagonists. I highly recommend this fun and interesting story.
I liked this story very much! The characters are all quite interesting, The plot is straight forward and easily followed, and the premise is finding the real killer and getting the usual inept police from arresting the wrong persons, namely the protagonists. I highly recommend this fun and interesting story.
March 10, 2024
A Murder/A Love Story/The Culprit!
A Despicable man tries to make trouble with not only the workers of the hotel but the guests. When his death happens it puts a damper on everyone involved. It’s up to Lady Ellen to make her investigation & prove the Inspector is on the wrong track.
A Despicable man tries to make trouble with not only the workers of the hotel but the guests. When his death happens it puts a damper on everyone involved. It’s up to Lady Ellen to make her investigation & prove the Inspector is on the wrong track.
April 20, 2024
too much
Main character is an English Lady, widow of a man murdered during the war, orphan, do gooder, dislikes class designation and has a checkered past. This is just one character. There are a number of other ridiculously complicated characters. It’s just ridiculously complicated and reminds me of a Harlequin romance with a mystery thrown in as an afterthought.
Main character is an English Lady, widow of a man murdered during the war, orphan, do gooder, dislikes class designation and has a checkered past. This is just one character. There are a number of other ridiculously complicated characters. It’s just ridiculously complicated and reminds me of a Harlequin romance with a mystery thrown in as an afterthought.
October 7, 2024
A decent start to the book, although the setup to the murder was very contrived. The story was interesting and I quite liked the main character Lady Ellen, although I could have done without Captain Hamilton.
Overall I enjoyed the book even though I thought everything fell into place a bit too easily, especially for the minor characters.
If possible I would have given 3.5 stars.
Overall I enjoyed the book even though I thought everything fell into place a bit too easily, especially for the minor characters.
If possible I would have given 3.5 stars.
February 13, 2025
Underwhelming mystery although I was mildly surprised at the culprit. My complaint was that I was unable to warm up to any of the characters. Lady Ellen was a class stob even though she verbalized her negative feelings toward it. And I thought the rest of the characters were just there as props. Not my cuppa so I'll be passing on the rest of the series.
July 8, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyable
I really began to like the characters in this book. I thought it was well written and I found myself wondering what would happen next. I dislike when writers don’t take care with their spelling or grammar but I found few errors here. The story was interesting and a quick read.
I really began to like the characters in this book. I thought it was well written and I found myself wondering what would happen next. I dislike when writers don’t take care with their spelling or grammar but I found few errors here. The story was interesting and a quick read.
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