Miss Seeton Rules

Miss Seeton #18

by Hamilton Crane (Pseudonym), Sarah J. Mason, Heron Carvic (Creator)

Anticipating the arrival of Princess Georgina, Miss Seeton becomes an unwitting accomplice in the princess's abduction by a mysterious underground operation, and Miss Seeton must solve the case before she is targeted by Scotland Yard. Original.

Genres: Mystery, Cozy, Cozy Mystery

272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published October 1, 1994

About the author

Hamilton Crane is the pseudonym adopted by Sarah J. Mason when she was invited to continue the Miss Seeton series originally created by Heron Carvic, who died in 1980. “Hamilton” after her hall of residence at St Andrews University (the big red building behind the 18th green on the Old Course) and “Crane” to continue the bird theme – a crane has a similar form to a heron.

Series:
* Miss Seeton

Reviews

[Justkeepreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley,Farrago and Hamilton Crane and Heron Cravic for the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

You will find my review on Goodreads under Karen whittard from today and on Amazon from publication date under k.e.whittard.

Oh how I love this series of books. It is a great series full of current black humour and suspense. Miss Seaton is a fantastic detective and would give Marple a run for her money.

These books seem to just get better and better and this book is no exception to the rule. It will have you laughing and on the edge of your seat in equal measures.

The picturesque villiage of Plummergen is expecting a special visitor. A royal visitor to be precise. Princess Georgina is coming to visit the villiage to open the new Dungeness Power station.

Miss Seaton and all the villiage are extremely excited about this visit. Miss Seaton is a little more excited then most as one of the children in her class little Sally has been asked to give the Royal Princess some flowers. Which means Miss Seaton also gets to meet the princess.

But it is almost November the 5th and a bunch of treacherous conspirators are plotting some treasonous acts.

When the princess is kinapped the villiage look to Miss Seaton and her magical drawings. Where she can tell the true soul of a person just by looking at them are needed to solve the mystery.

Can Miss Seaton once again save the day? And save the princesses life? You better read it to find out. If this is your first Miss Seaton book don't worry about the fact its part of a series because all her books can be read as a stand alone.

Happy reading everyone

[Elaine Tomasso · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to thank Netgalley and Farrago for a review copy of Miss Seeton Rules, the 18th novel in Heron Carvic's series and the 10th written by Sarah J. Mason, using the pseudonym Hamilton Crane.

It is bonfire time in Plummergen and the villagers are worried about reprisals from their arch rivals, Murreystone after the conker contest defeat so the village watch is once more summoned into action. In the meantime the villagers are puzzling over the Nuts' (even more than usual) eccentric behaviour and gearing up for HRH Princess Georgina opening the new Dungeness power station, especially as young Sally from the village will be presenting the bouquet. When Miss Seaton is arrested for treason after "Georgy Girl" as the press know her disappears from the power station Chief Superintendent Delphick springs into action to defend her. It all goes Miss Seeton shaped after that.

I thoroughly enjoyed Miss Seeton Rules. It is not as exuberant as some of the other novels but it has a tight plot, a bit of tension and some humour. If you are looking for a light, fun read it will fit the bill admirably and is an ideal way to pass a few hours. It will work as either a stand alone or part of the series.

[Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miss Seeton becomes involved when Royal Princess is kidnapped at a public ceremony in Kent. The story is set around Guy Fawkes Day. The residents of Plummergon behave as usual. It takes the combined efforts of the local police and Scotland to solve the case before Miss Seeton loses her life. I recommend this book.

Disclosure: I received a free copy from Prelude Books through NetGalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions expressed are my own.

[Maria Beltrami · Rating 3 out of 5]

A classic British humorous detective story, with the typical slightly ditzy spinster who, without really knowing how, solves the most intricate situations. Miss Seeton, a retired schoolteacher, is probably the most clueless of them all, as she solves mysteries by means of an artistic version of automatic writing: she, in fact, draws, and it is left to a Scotland Yard detective, aptly named the Oracle, to interpret the drawings to find the solution they contain. Very costume-y, perhaps a little too English, to be palatable off the island.

[Bill O'Driscoll · Rating 2 out of 5]

Recommended to me as a modern Miss Marple. Really more like spinster psychic assists police through drawings. Too many psychic coincidences at the end. I thought coincidences were supposed to be in the beginning.

[Lisa Schulz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading the Miss Seeton mystery books. I am a fan of British genre mystery books. Agatha Christie is a favorite of mine, and I'm delighted to have discovered the original Miss Seeton books years ago, and to have Hamilton Crane continue the series is a happiness I've enjoyed.

[M Eve · Rating 1 out of 5]

I loved the initial Miss Seeton novels...MissMarples + PinkPanther = the original books .... but this particular novel was clearly 'phoned in' ....if I hear the phrases 'twinkling eyes' 'dancing eyes' one more time it will be too much. Very bad. Two Umbrella Thumbs down. Avoid.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am picking this up between other books, so it will take a while to finish. Finally - done! Fortunately, these stories work well for picking up piecemeal. A typical Miss Seeton adventure - "Hamilton Crane" is the best of the Carvic followers for keeping the same tone. Miss Seeton manages to set off alarms at a nuclear plant where a princess is kidnapped, then is kidnapped herself and joins the princess in captivity. The local police are also dealing with a murder (or two?) while the search for the princess goes on. Miss Seeton's umbrella, of course, plays an important part in the story.

[DelAnne Frazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Miss Seeton Rules - Miss Seeton Mystery Book 18
Author: Hamilton Crane & Heron Carvic
Published: 12-29-2016
Publisher: Farrago
Pages: 265
Genre:Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense
Sub Genre: British Cozy Mystery; Amateur Sleuths; Humor; Hobbies & Crafts
ISBN: 13: 9781911440079
ASIN: B01N1Q45YF
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
Rating: 4.5 Stars



I received a copy of "Miss Seeton Rules" from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.


Description

A heart-shaped face, sapphire blue eyes and golden curls – everyone’s favorite royal, Princess Georgina, is in Kent to open the new Dungeness power station – excitement in the nearby villages of Plummergen and Murreystone is generating almost as much energy as a nuclear reaction.


A lucky local child is to present Her Royal Highness with a bouquet, and as little Sally is one of Miss Emily Seeton’s class of infants, Miss S, with her best gold brolly, gets to make her curtsey to the princess. But it’s almost November 5th, Guy Fawkes night, and a band of modern-day conspirators are plotting treasonous doings. When the princess vanishes, Miss Seeton’s explosive adventures are only just beginning . . .


Serene amidst every kind of skullduggery, this eccentric English spinster steps in where Scotland Yard stumbles, armed with nothing more than her sketchpad and umbrella!


My Review of "Miss Seeton Undercover"

Once more Sarah J Mason, writing as Hamilton Crane has delivered a Miss Seeton novel worthy of it's original creator Heron Carvic. With lovable characters that are dear to the hearts of all who have ever read any of the many books in this series. Multidimensional and diverse the many characters come alive on the pages of ""Miss Seeton Rules". The plot is well laid out and flows smoothly and quickly from scene to scene to keep the reader involved and entertained. Although this is the eighteenth book in the series can stand on its own. Rich with humor, and numerous clues and twist in turns you can count on Miss Seeton herself to guide you through the mystery until the conclusion.


My rating for "Miss Seeton Rules" is 4.5 out 5 stars.



My rating for "Miss Seeton Undercover" is 4.5 out of 5 stars. A great story for any lover of British Cozy mysteries and humorous characters.



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[Elissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haunt Netgalley for the Miss Seeton releases and regret that they will soon come to an end. As with the other books in the series, the author is careful to include enough details about pertinent prior adventures that you can read this as a standalone but if you've been following the tales you know this is the summer of Plummergen v. Murreystone and this story follows closely on the heels of its predecessor, "Miss Seeton Undercover." I pride myself at having figured out the ending--or at least part of it!--but only thanks to ample and generous clues liberally scattered. There is a reason these are called cozy mysteries; they are like comfort food for the brain in which one can indulge in front of the fireplace with a mug of steaming cocoa . . . wait, I'm getting carried away. I don't even HAVE a conventional fireplace.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another enjoyable entry in the Miss Seeton series, this one centered on Guy Fawkes Night and a royal kidnapping. Miss Seeton twinkles as usual and her gentle naivete is used efficiently in solving the mystery - as mentioned by other reviewers, Hamilton Crane's version of Miss Seeton can get a bit itchy with all of her incoherence and needless rambling and this entry is no better, but it didn't bug me as much this time, though I couldn't tell you why.

I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The utterly charming Princess Georgina is coming to Kent to officially open a nuclear power plant. Almost all of Plummergen, including Miss Seeton, is eager to see her. Their viewing is cut short when Georgina is kidnapped.

After the contrived suspense of the conspirators' meetings, I'm rather pleased that this is the last Miss Seeton mystery I have. Also, MissEss was never this incoherent when she was created by Heron Carvic. And now Hamilton Crane has Lady Colveden starting to talk the same way. Not funny.

[Daisyaday · Rating 3 out of 5]

charming spinster solves crimes using her art skill

[Helen Fleischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent romp

[Katherine Spivey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the original 5 by Heron Carvic, but very much in the spirit.

[Andrea]

Good use to existing item to new purpose.