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Mrs. Jeffries #17
Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case
She keeps house for Inspector Witherspoon . . . and keeps him on his toes. Everyone's awed by his Scotland Yard successes-but they don't know about his secret weapon. No matter how messy the murder or how dirty the deed, Mrs. Jeffries's polished detection skills are up to the task . . . proving that behind every great man there's a woman-and that a crimesolver's work is never done. It took no time at all for the magistrate to rule the death of Harlan Westover a suicide. But not everyone is convinced by the result of what may have been a slip-shod investigation. Inspector Witherspoon is treading dangerous political waters when he discreetly pokes around to see if he can't catch himself a killer. But it's up to Mrs. Jeffries and her staff to do some detective work of their own in order to give the inspector a gentle nudge in the right direction-and ensure that a murderer, if indeed there is one, doesn't get the chance to stage another suicide . . .
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First published April 1, 2003
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About the author
Emily Brightwell
68 books536 followersCheryl Lanham was born on 11 October 1948 in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia, USA. Her family moved to Southern California in 1959 and she grew up in Pasadena. After graduating from California State University, she decided to work her way around the world and took off for England. She didn’t get much further because she met Richard James Arguile, the Englishman who became her husband, got married on May 1976, and had two children, Matthew and Amanda. While working in international shipping, she decided to pursue her dream and become a writer – which, of course, is the best job ever. She has written romance novels as Sarah Temple, and Young Adult novels as Cheryl Lanham. As Emily Brightwell, she is the author of the “Mrs. Jeffries” mysteries.
Cheryl Lanham Arguile returned to California, where she lives with her husband and a cranky old cat named Kiwi.
Cheryl Lanham Arguile returned to California, where she lives with her husband and a cranky old cat named Kiwi.
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August 18, 2025
4⭐️
A bit of an unexpected detail at the end, but I liked it!
When a suicide from 2 weeks ago, starts looking like foul play, the crew has to figure out how to get information that people have already likely forgotten about!
A bit of an unexpected detail at the end, but I liked it!
When a suicide from 2 weeks ago, starts looking like foul play, the crew has to figure out how to get information that people have already likely forgotten about!
April 30, 2024
Usual—an interesting mystery, a touch of romance, pleasant and smart characters, and some fun twists in the relationships — this is the “usual” and, as always, a pleasure.
February 16, 2018
Inspector Witherspoon is Scotland Yard's top detective when it comes to solving messy or strange murders. No one really understands how the quiet, unassuming man of inherited wealth went from records file clerk to the leading murder detective with no unsolved crimes in his career. They don't realize that unbeknownst to him, that he has an entire crew working behind the scenes to help him find the answers! Meet Mrs. Jeffries, the inspector's housekeeper and the brains behind his astounding success; along with Mrs. Goodge, the cook; Wiggins, the footman; Betsy, the maid; Smythe, the coachman; and Luty Belle Crookshank, a wealthy American and her Butler, Hatchet, who have become close friends with the Inspector's household staff. Murderers in Victorian England don't stand a chance of getting away with their crimes with this crew hunting them down!
When Chief Inspector Barrows asks Inspector Witherspoon to discretely investigate what was ruled as a suicide, Mrs. Jeffries and the staff are more than happy to suss out clues and determine if justice has been miscarried. Chief Inspector Barrows is approached by his former nanny because she is convinced that her lodger, Harlan Westover, did not commit suicide while she was out of town and that the inquest was wrong because Harlan was a devout Catholic. Harlan Westover was an engineer who had just perfected a revolutionary new engine that was pulling in major sales from the mining community. Did someone from his employer's firm have something to do with his death? Was the board meeting that he attended just before his death the impetus that pushed a killer into taking matters into his own hand?
When Chief Inspector Barrows asks Inspector Witherspoon to discretely investigate what was ruled as a suicide, Mrs. Jeffries and the staff are more than happy to suss out clues and determine if justice has been miscarried. Chief Inspector Barrows is approached by his former nanny because she is convinced that her lodger, Harlan Westover, did not commit suicide while she was out of town and that the inquest was wrong because Harlan was a devout Catholic. Harlan Westover was an engineer who had just perfected a revolutionary new engine that was pulling in major sales from the mining community. Did someone from his employer's firm have something to do with his death? Was the board meeting that he attended just before his death the impetus that pushed a killer into taking matters into his own hand?
March 10, 2021
I am finding out through others that most people don't like my reviews because they are not like a book report. Frankly, I was always lousy at book reports, because I don't have a sense of order. I just know what I like and am not afraid to say so. This series of books is one of the best I have read because of it's profound sense of family, despite the lack of blood and bone familiarity. The main characters are always fun to read about, endearing to a level beyond normal, and very believable. The plot is always easy to follow and the endings are ALWAYS very satisfactory. This story was absolutely no exception. I highly recommend this book and all the others I have read in this series, which is at least two thirds of the series or more.
November 23, 2017
I like this series, but this edition was a bit more obvious that some of her other offerings. Oh, well, I'll take all the Inspector Weatherspoon I can get.
August 18, 2017
Love this series!
August 28, 2019
I love listening to this series on audio
April 12, 2021
I like the cast of characters in this cozy mystery series. A fun light read when I'm not in the mood for something that requires much thinking or emotional energy.
February 28, 2023
I love this series and can't get enough of it! Mrs. Jeffries & The Inspector are on a new case! Is it suicide or murder? Highly Recommend this book as well as the series!
December 23, 2023
the crew is so lovely and i like how the lovebirds are being handled.
January 27, 2025
An easy to read cozy mystery.
February 7, 2015
Since I don't normally write reviews unless I have something specific to say, here's the break down of how I rate my books...
1 star... This book was bad, so bad I may have given up and skipped to the end. I will avoid this author like the plague in the future.
2 stars... This book was not very good, and I won't be reading any more from the author.
3 stars... This book was ok, but I won't go out of my way to read more, But if I find another book by the author for under a dollar I'd pick it up.
4 stars... I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be on the look out to pick up more from the series/author.
5 stars... I loved this book! It has earned a permanent home in my collection and I'll be picking up the rest of the series and other books from the author ASAP.
June 21, 2016
Mrs. Jeffries was wrong! A case initially is ruled a suicide but is reopened at the behest of the chief inspector, inspector Witherspoon, Constable Barnes and the household staff have their work cut out for them investigating a cold trail made even colder by the shoddy police work done after the initial incident. Our inspector is such a nice man. But Inspector Nivens makes an appearance and a promise to ruin Witherspoon. Egads!
August 9, 2019
Entertaining without the gore of a modern murder mystery
An Agatha Christie style tale of murder set in the later Victorian era.
Mrs Jeffries has Miss Marple's ability to gain information from both upstairs and downstairs and a mind able to ponder things out like Hercule Poirot's "little grey cells". With the household staff and a few upper class friends Mrs Jeffries beavers away to help Inspector Witherspoon, kind, considerate, naïve and mild mannered, to solve another crime without him realising they're helping. Especially when he tries to see the best in everyone.
Constable Barnes finds out just how much information they're providing but being equally as determined to look out for Witherspoon he joins them.
With the nasty Inspector Niven, having messed up the case by declaring it a suicide will they be able to pick up enough clues starting a fortnight later? What will happen when Niven finds out that Witherspoon has taken over his case? Niven and Witherspoon are chalk and cheese.. Niven being determined to pull every string possible to promote himself, shamelessly blaming constables for his failings and taking the glory for solving crimes, whilst Witherspoon is only interested in making sure the right culprit is arrested and charged. Witherspoon is finally beginning to realise just how far Niven is prepared to stoop to gain success and promotion.. will be interesting to see how this develops as the series continues.
Only niggle is where the expression "blast a Spaniard" came from and why it's used so often.. never read it in a single book that covers the era; neither fact nor fiction. It's been a constant repetition throughout every novel.. you can do better!
I don't believe that it's necessary for so many characters to only use this to express their frustration, anger and failure to find out more about the crime.. there are plenty of others that would be much more appropriate and still not be basically four letter expletives that would remove the charm.
Please do some research and develop some better ones.. 4 times in as many pages is rather ridiculous and getting irritating.
An Agatha Christie style tale of murder set in the later Victorian era.
Mrs Jeffries has Miss Marple's ability to gain information from both upstairs and downstairs and a mind able to ponder things out like Hercule Poirot's "little grey cells". With the household staff and a few upper class friends Mrs Jeffries beavers away to help Inspector Witherspoon, kind, considerate, naïve and mild mannered, to solve another crime without him realising they're helping. Especially when he tries to see the best in everyone.
Constable Barnes finds out just how much information they're providing but being equally as determined to look out for Witherspoon he joins them.
With the nasty Inspector Niven, having messed up the case by declaring it a suicide will they be able to pick up enough clues starting a fortnight later? What will happen when Niven finds out that Witherspoon has taken over his case? Niven and Witherspoon are chalk and cheese.. Niven being determined to pull every string possible to promote himself, shamelessly blaming constables for his failings and taking the glory for solving crimes, whilst Witherspoon is only interested in making sure the right culprit is arrested and charged. Witherspoon is finally beginning to realise just how far Niven is prepared to stoop to gain success and promotion.. will be interesting to see how this develops as the series continues.
Only niggle is where the expression "blast a Spaniard" came from and why it's used so often.. never read it in a single book that covers the era; neither fact nor fiction. It's been a constant repetition throughout every novel.. you can do better!
I don't believe that it's necessary for so many characters to only use this to express their frustration, anger and failure to find out more about the crime.. there are plenty of others that would be much more appropriate and still not be basically four letter expletives that would remove the charm.
Please do some research and develop some better ones.. 4 times in as many pages is rather ridiculous and getting irritating.
December 4, 2022
Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case is the seventeenth book in Emily Brightwell’s delightful series. It is at once charming and entertaining, with the inquisitive Mrs. Jeffries leading her band of household detectives through another compelling mystery.
The book opens with a murder – that of Harlan Westover, a seasoned businessman – that is staged to look like a suicide. Unfortunately, the officer assigned to the case, an inspector Nivens, does not look beyond the obvious and rules it a suicide without conducting an investigation. However, a variety of facts, including that Mr. Westover is a devout Catholic who was looking forward to an upcoming vacation, indicate that he is not the type who would commit suicide. When Constable Barnes asks Inspector Witherspoon to look into the case, he does so, with just a little nudge from Mrs. Jeffries, Wiggins, Smythe, and the rest of the staff.
The Mrs. Jeffries books are always a joy to read, and this one was no exception. I had great sympathy for the victim and thought the phony suicide plot was handled quite well. Inspector Witherspoon did not seem as “bumbling” in this one as he had in some of the others but played an active and decisive role in the investigation. I particularly enjoyed following the clues along with him and Mrs. Jeffries.
Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case is a light, engaging novel that is perfect for an evening by the fire with a cup of tea.
The book opens with a murder – that of Harlan Westover, a seasoned businessman – that is staged to look like a suicide. Unfortunately, the officer assigned to the case, an inspector Nivens, does not look beyond the obvious and rules it a suicide without conducting an investigation. However, a variety of facts, including that Mr. Westover is a devout Catholic who was looking forward to an upcoming vacation, indicate that he is not the type who would commit suicide. When Constable Barnes asks Inspector Witherspoon to look into the case, he does so, with just a little nudge from Mrs. Jeffries, Wiggins, Smythe, and the rest of the staff.
The Mrs. Jeffries books are always a joy to read, and this one was no exception. I had great sympathy for the victim and thought the phony suicide plot was handled quite well. Inspector Witherspoon did not seem as “bumbling” in this one as he had in some of the others but played an active and decisive role in the investigation. I particularly enjoyed following the clues along with him and Mrs. Jeffries.
Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case is a light, engaging novel that is perfect for an evening by the fire with a cup of tea.
April 22, 2022
Thirty-Nine in the series, starting in 1993 to the latest in 2021, I have quite a number of the books. I've read the first three and had no choice but to jump to #17, Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case. I have none of the in-between. Though reading this one, I can see the story had moved on in characters lives, for the most part, I didn't miss anything, except for, unfortunately, all those mysteries.
This series is a Victorian era cozy murder mysteries, and it's always up to Mrs. Jeffries and the rest of Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard's household staff to solve the case and to help guide their beloved master into believing he solved it himself. It's rather a silly concept really, but it's entertaining all the same.
Without looking at the evidence at the scene of the crime, it took Nigel Nivens seconds to determine Harlan Westover's death suicide. It's up to Mrs. Jeffries and staff to convince Inspector Witherspoon it was murder.
I really don't like when the cover of the book doesn't match up to the story. On the cover, the key was found on the stairs, while in fact, the key was found laying on the floor.
I cringed every time, and over done Smythe said the racist comment, "Blast a Spaniard".
In Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case I was able to solve the murderer early on. It wasn't too difficult. I look forward to reading #18 in my bookcase.
This series is a Victorian era cozy murder mysteries, and it's always up to Mrs. Jeffries and the rest of Inspector Witherspoon of Scotland Yard's household staff to solve the case and to help guide their beloved master into believing he solved it himself. It's rather a silly concept really, but it's entertaining all the same.
Without looking at the evidence at the scene of the crime, it took Nigel Nivens seconds to determine Harlan Westover's death suicide. It's up to Mrs. Jeffries and staff to convince Inspector Witherspoon it was murder.
I really don't like when the cover of the book doesn't match up to the story. On the cover, the key was found on the stairs, while in fact, the key was found laying on the floor.
I cringed every time, and over done Smythe said the racist comment, "Blast a Spaniard".
In Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case I was able to solve the murderer early on. It wasn't too difficult. I look forward to reading #18 in my bookcase.
January 17, 2018
This is a quick and serviceable read. A group of servants help their pleasant but seemingly incompetent police inspector boss solve a murder made to look like a suicide. The real mystery was whether the servants have any actual work to do, and, if so, how they manage to get it done when when they are out everyday scouring the city for clues.
The premise of the well-intentioned "downstairs" staff accomplishing through their wit and creativity what their social betters cannot is cute. The book was fairly well-paced and entertaining enough, though a bit trite and fanciful. You definitely have to suspend belief at how poorly investigated the murder is, how perfectly the evidence unravels for the characters, and how they are repeatedly able to tamper with evidence without consequence. And in the end, the reveal of the culprit seemed more of a fluke than the result of any cunning by the characters.
While the book was enjoyable enough, I don't know that I'll reach for another in this series; if I have to read the words "cor blimey" or "blast a Spaniard" one more time, it will be too soon. It definitely felt like the author was straining for Victorian verisimilitude by overusing forced, British vernacular.
The premise of the well-intentioned "downstairs" staff accomplishing through their wit and creativity what their social betters cannot is cute. The book was fairly well-paced and entertaining enough, though a bit trite and fanciful. You definitely have to suspend belief at how poorly investigated the murder is, how perfectly the evidence unravels for the characters, and how they are repeatedly able to tamper with evidence without consequence. And in the end, the reveal of the culprit seemed more of a fluke than the result of any cunning by the characters.
While the book was enjoyable enough, I don't know that I'll reach for another in this series; if I have to read the words "cor blimey" or "blast a Spaniard" one more time, it will be too soon. It definitely felt like the author was straining for Victorian verisimilitude by overusing forced, British vernacular.
October 13, 2025
The police claim Harlan Westover took his own life, but Inspector Witherspoon’s boss suspects murder. Enter Witherspoon, his trusty Constable Barnes, and the clever household staff, who secretly hunt for the killer—without the inspector’s knowledge, of course.
Westover, an engineer at a small firm akin to a modern startup, designed engines, including one sold to a South African client. As the staff investigates, they uncover a scandal: a high-ranking employee swapped quality parts for substandard ones in the engine. Westover discovered the deception and resigned, raising questions about his death.
The investigation isn’t without thrills. The staff narrowly avoids detection by Witherspoon, and Constable Barnes realizes they play a bigger role than the inspector knows. Fortunately, Barnes, their steadfast ally, vows to keep their secret, much to everyone’s relief.
This cozy mystery earns three stars for its charm. Set in Victorian England, it skips profanity and keeps romance light—Smythe the coachman and Betsy the housemaid barely steal a moment for anything steamy. Yet, the tension around their looming marriage date rivals the murder mystery itself. Light, delightful, and engaging, these characters will win your heart.
Westover, an engineer at a small firm akin to a modern startup, designed engines, including one sold to a South African client. As the staff investigates, they uncover a scandal: a high-ranking employee swapped quality parts for substandard ones in the engine. Westover discovered the deception and resigned, raising questions about his death.
The investigation isn’t without thrills. The staff narrowly avoids detection by Witherspoon, and Constable Barnes realizes they play a bigger role than the inspector knows. Fortunately, Barnes, their steadfast ally, vows to keep their secret, much to everyone’s relief.
This cozy mystery earns three stars for its charm. Set in Victorian England, it skips profanity and keeps romance light—Smythe the coachman and Betsy the housemaid barely steal a moment for anything steamy. Yet, the tension around their looming marriage date rivals the murder mystery itself. Light, delightful, and engaging, these characters will win your heart.
June 6, 2020
Harlan Westover's death was ruled a suicide. His landlady arrived home two weeks after the inquest and declared Westover would never have killed himself; he was a devout Roman Catholic, didn't own a gun, and had booked tickets to Italy. Inspector Witherspoon was asked to re-open the case and determine if Westover's death was a murder. His household staff, led by his housekeeper Mrs Jeffries, soon discovered the gifted engineer's death had to be a murder. Westover had attended his firm's board meeting to complain about the completed engine he had designed; he stormed out of the meeting and went back to his rooms. The four partners who owned the firm also left the offic after that meeting; not all of them had an alibi for the time Westover was killed. However, if Westover had made an engine that would save the firm, why would one of the partners kill him? If not one of them, who wanted the engineer dead? This was a confusing mystery with four partners and their wives. This reader found it difficult remembering which partner was which. It didn't help that Mrs Jeffries was just as confused!
October 23, 2022
Mrs. Jeffries, Housekeeper for Inspector Witherspoon, was the leader of a busy band of “spies” who secretly helped find information about the cases the Inspector was working on. They could circulate among the servants and lower classes who often saw and heard a lot of what was happening around them. Mrs. Jeffries passed on what they gathered on to the Inspector without his realizing that he was being fed information. Witherspoon’s Constable partner, figured out what was happening and was pleased to help facilitate things. In this episode, a death quickly named a suicide by another inspector was proved to be a murder and eventually the murderer was caught thanks to some fast thinking by Mrs. Jeffries. The victim had invented a motor that would save the company he worked for , but when he found that one of the owners had used a cheaper part that would make using the motor dangerous, the inventor wanted to warn the person who bought the defective motor. … But was killed before he could “ruin” the company.
August 27, 2024
The old nanny of Chief Inspector Barrows visits him, insisting that a boarder in her house who had died by suicide two weeks earlier couldn’t possibly have killed himself; although the coroner has already closed the case as a suicide, Barrows asks Inspector Gerald Witherspoon to discreetly look into the matter. Soon enough, Inspector Witherspoon - and his faithful staff - is awash in motives, opportunities and suspects, but is there enough evidence to sort between the possibilities and find the real answer?.... I am enjoying this series, of which this title is the 17th, especially because of the relationships between the main characters, which continue to evolve in satisfying ways. Here, Mrs. Jeffries makes a rare blunder, which is interesting to note, and Constable Barnes is finally brought into the conspiracy to help Inspector Witherspoon solve his cases without his knowledge; but Inspector Witherspoon’s nemesis is becoming more dangerous, and I will no doubt worry about that over the next few books. These should be read in order; with that caveat, recommended!
March 9, 2020
I always enjoy the Mrs. Jeffries novels. A fun, mutually supportive cast of regular characters, solid mysteries of the "cozy" variety, and Victorian London as a setting. Basically, if you've read one of these, you have a pretty good idea what you're in for when you open another one.
They are very much a formula, but I enjoy the formula. I have mentioned to a few of my friends who create adventures for games like Dungeons and Dragons that they could do worse than to read a few of these, because they could learn a great deal about balancing the adventure and giving each character a chance to shine and to contribute. Brightwell does that very well; each character has a specific skill set, and each contributes to the overall solution.
They are very much a formula, but I enjoy the formula. I have mentioned to a few of my friends who create adventures for games like Dungeons and Dragons that they could do worse than to read a few of these, because they could learn a great deal about balancing the adventure and giving each character a chance to shine and to contribute. Brightwell does that very well; each character has a specific skill set, and each contributes to the overall solution.
January 28, 2021
Audiobook-reader, Jennifer Dixon, I like better than Lindy Nettleton.
These are enjoyable, cozy mysteries in Victorian England. The characters are entertaining, and you become attached to them. Their stories and relationships evolve over time. The mystery itself is good, too. The premise is a little silly--that the servants can solve the mystery without the inspector finding out. This gets 4 stars now, probably because of the new reader. There have been caring and tender moments in the last few books, but they were more touching now. This book has the added bonus of Mrs. Crookshank and her butler, Hatchett, gone on a trip to the US. (All books in this series have basically the same review.)
These are enjoyable, cozy mysteries in Victorian England. The characters are entertaining, and you become attached to them. Their stories and relationships evolve over time. The mystery itself is good, too. The premise is a little silly--that the servants can solve the mystery without the inspector finding out. This gets 4 stars now, probably because of the new reader. There have been caring and tender moments in the last few books, but they were more touching now. This book has the added bonus of Mrs. Crookshank and her butler, Hatchett, gone on a trip to the US. (All books in this series have basically the same review.)
June 13, 2025
A successful mechanical engineer is discovered in his rented rooms, dead of what appears to be a self-inflicted shotgun wound. The inspector in charge doesn’t bother to do any investigating, but simply signs all the paperwork and washes his hands of the case. But two weeks later, when his landlady comes back from a trip, she convinces her old friend, the Chief Inspector, to put his top investigator on the case, claiming that the man would not have committed suicide. Inspector Witherspoon and his household have to sort through the many suspects with various motives. The inspector’s lovely neighbor, Lady Cannonberry, joins them as Lutie and Hatchett are out of town. There are several clues that turn up that turn out to be red herrings, so the solution is a bit of a surprise.
August 15, 2021
There are just too many clues that are overlooked that prove Inspector Nivens doesn't know how to conduct a proper investigation. Why would Harlan Westover, a great engineer, kill himself when he invented a great new engine? As he lies dead on his settee, a gun shot to his head, Insp. Nivens declares it a suicide without checking on any witnesses or clues. But when Insp. Witherspoon gets the case he learns there are a lot of clues were overlooked and deems it a homicide. As you can well imagine that does not go over very well with Insp. Nivens. With help from his household staff, can the Inspector uncover who really killed the engineer.
December 31, 2023
Mrs. Jeffries Pleads Her Case (Mrs. Jeffries, #17) — Emily Brightwell/Narrator: Jennifer M. Dixon (11 chapters) December , 2023
A staged murder is quickly closed as a suicide but the gentleman’s housekeeper thinks otherwise. It is up to Inspector Witherspoon, with the help of Mrs. Jeffries and her gang, to find the truth and catch the murderer before another staged death occurs. Mrs. Jeffries corner friend also comes to the aid to prove the “suicide” could not have happened as stated.
Four stars.
A staged murder is quickly closed as a suicide but the gentleman’s housekeeper thinks otherwise. It is up to Inspector Witherspoon, with the help of Mrs. Jeffries and her gang, to find the truth and catch the murderer before another staged death occurs. Mrs. Jeffries corner friend also comes to the aid to prove the “suicide” could not have happened as stated.
Four stars.
May 5, 2020
The gang once again gets all the clues to solve the mystery of whether Harlan was murdered and then by whom he was murdered. The head of the engineering firm, Donovan, was a very inept manger and greedy. He didn’t care at all about sending off defective materials. Glad they caught him.
Good to see Ruth again for a bit. Miss Lutty and Hatchet.
Once again this narrator has a very screechy voice with Betsy and Wiggins.
Good to see Ruth again for a bit. Miss Lutty and Hatchet.
Once again this narrator has a very screechy voice with Betsy and Wiggins.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 23, 2023
Starting an investigation into murder two weeks after it occurs is a challenge to Mrs. Jeffries and her team. It makes the reader realize just how difficult it is when the clues have been or are about to be removed. Luty and Hatchet miss this one, being in America, but Ruth Cannonberry has returned from nursing her ailing uncle and gets her share, for once. These people really grow on you, including Blimpy, who enters the investigations only peripherally. On to the next in the series.
February 6, 2018
This book has a genuine mystery to solve ... but the people involved gets a bit confusing so it's difficult to sort out. The characters are charming, and there are quite a few good laughs as we meet these characters and read of their various antics. It's a fun series.
February 7, 2020
This is such a fun light read. The entire household works together to help their employer solve murders. There are lots of twists and turns, and the paths taken to get to the culprit keep you wondering.
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