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Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mysteries #1
A Death in Devon
Cocktails, capers, and corgis in 1948 England!
After receiving a letter about a mysterious inheritance, Sugar Martin hops a plane from the West Coast of America to exciting post-war London. However, everything is not as it seems, and Sugar finds herself stuck in England for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, she’s also been offered a job. Unfortunately, that job means going undercover to solve a series of thefts at manor houses in Devon, England.
Determined to prove her worth, Sugar sets out to find the thief amongst the glittering houseguests, and instead stumbles across a murder victim. With the dubious help of a grumpy corgi and a handsome Englishman, she’s on the hunt for a cold-blooded killer.
From the author of the popular Lady Rample Mysteries comes the first book in the Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mysteries set in post-WW2 London.
After receiving a letter about a mysterious inheritance, Sugar Martin hops a plane from the West Coast of America to exciting post-war London. However, everything is not as it seems, and Sugar finds herself stuck in England for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, she’s also been offered a job. Unfortunately, that job means going undercover to solve a series of thefts at manor houses in Devon, England.
Determined to prove her worth, Sugar sets out to find the thief amongst the glittering houseguests, and instead stumbles across a murder victim. With the dubious help of a grumpy corgi and a handsome Englishman, she’s on the hunt for a cold-blooded killer.
From the author of the popular Lady Rample Mysteries comes the first book in the Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mysteries set in post-WW2 London.
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Published June 27, 2019
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About the author
Shéa MacLeod
135 books455 followersShéa MacLeod has dreamed of writing novels since before she could hold a crayon. She totally blames her mother.
Her favorite poem as a child was ‘Jabberwocky’, and Her favorite authors were Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe. Which probably explains a lot.
After a six year sojourn in London, England, a dearth of good donuts has driven her back to her hometown. She now resides in the leafy green hills outside Portland, Oregon where she indulges in her fondness for strong coffee, Ancient Aliens reruns, lemon curd, and dragons.
Because everything's better with dragons.
Shéa is the author of the SUNWALKER SAGA (a fast paced urban fantasy series with a kick-ass heroine published by Montlake) and DRAGON WARS (a post-apocalyptic series with dragons)as well as the Cupcake Goddess novelettes.
Her favorite poem as a child was ‘Jabberwocky’, and Her favorite authors were Agatha Christie and Edgar Allan Poe. Which probably explains a lot.
After a six year sojourn in London, England, a dearth of good donuts has driven her back to her hometown. She now resides in the leafy green hills outside Portland, Oregon where she indulges in her fondness for strong coffee, Ancient Aliens reruns, lemon curd, and dragons.
Because everything's better with dragons.
Shéa is the author of the SUNWALKER SAGA (a fast paced urban fantasy series with a kick-ass heroine published by Montlake) and DRAGON WARS (a post-apocalyptic series with dragons)as well as the Cupcake Goddess novelettes.
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May 27, 2023
E-book freebie from Cozy Mystery Bookclub at the time of download. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not affected by the giveaway.
Sugar Martin of Portland, Oregon has just been fired from another job when she learns she has inherited something from a great-aunt, Miss Euphegenia Graves, her namesake, in England. Eager to find out what riches have befallen her, Sugar hops on a plane to London eager for an adventure. However, she is dismayed to learn her inheritance comes in the form of one small dog. Tippy, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The dog is set to inherit his owner's estate and all Sugar has to do is care for Tippy and keep him alive until he passes from a natural death. Only then will she receive any money. Tippy has a small cottage in Devon where Sugar must reside if she is to claim her inheritance. She also inherits a chauffer/spy who recruits Sugar for some important undercover work. Lord Chasterly is throwing a house party and several of his guests have been robbed lately and he wants to make sure no one's valuables are taken. Barring that, he wants the thief caught. Since the guests know everyone in society and everyone connected with the law firm, it's up to Sugar to go to the party and pretend to be a bored American socialite to uncover the truth. Sugar is uncomfortable with high society but she's determined to see this through and find out the truth, even after someone ends up dead.
This story is a pleasant diversion. I read it while traveling on an airplane to pass the time. It's not very deep. The mystery isn't bad. I did guess right away that that person was the thief but I didn't guess how much they were involved and I wasn't entirely positive. There is a late twist I didn't see coming though. The story is hardly original but if you like these sorts of country house party mysteries, which I do, they all do tend to have the same plot. I didn't really mind. The quality of writing just didn't really wow me though. It was mostly just average.
Sugar is a tough woman. She doesn't put up with nonsense or harassment. She refuses to marry for the sake of having a husband and family because it's expected of her. Sugar longs for excitement and adventure. I didn't like how antagonistic she was to Tippy. I would be thrilled to inherit Tippy and be happy to look after him in a cottage in Devon! I don't think Sugar will like living in a small town though. There are a couple of nosy gossips but they unknowingly provide Sugar with information she needs so she could work them to her advantage. Jack, the chauffer/spy seems like a nice man. He's working for a living but I get the impression he's from a good family. He's intelligent and kind. I think he will end up being Sugar's love interest but she'll want to play the field a bit.
Lord Chasterly is a jovial Englishman typical of the period. He is intelligent enough not to mind a female sleuth and allows Sugar easy access to his guests. He has an efficient, old school butler named Johnson who is pretty uptight. He's in a good position to rob guests but servants are never that dumb. Sugar's temporary maid, Penny, likes to gossip a bit but she's nice and friendly. Mrs. Mills, the housekeeper, seems like she rules the roost and excepts a lot from her maids. She doesn't seem unfair though.
The guests reflect the who's who of the elite society. Lady Antonia, widow of the Earl of Netherford, is a modern woman. She insists on being informal, never uses her title if she can help it. Toni is a real free spirit. I like her a lot and so does Sugar. She and Sugar bond pretty quickly. The sister and brother pair, Simon and Mary Parlance, are the opposite. They're ghastly, especially Mary. She's so snobby and rude! She isn't nice or friendly to anyone. Her brother, Simon, is your average Society young man about town. I didn't care for either of them. Lady Fortescue is single and ready for marriage. She has her sights set on Lord C and won't let anyone stand in her way. She's incredibly upright, rude and snobbish, maybe more than Mary. She's also a selfish drama queen. I was surprised at how she became a well-rounded character. Her story wasn't unique but illuminates the tough position unmarried women found themselves in before women's rights.
The men are pleasant enough. Mr. Raymond Frain is a writer and he seems a little bit cheeky like he's playing Sugar and misbehaving in order to get ideas for a book. It's rumored his last book didn't do so well and he was in need of money. Mr. Alexander Malburn is heir to a barony but supposedly has no money of his own until he does inherit. Both have motives for theft but when one ends up dead, it puts a new spin on the mystery. Was there a falling out among theives?
Lady Olivander, Sir Ruben and Vivian Moreton were also victims of theft who kept quiet in order to not involve the police. Lady O is NOT on the guest list as she and Lord C were once very close and had a falling out. She has been experiencing financial difficulties since her husband died, giving her a strong motive for theft. Sir Ruben is chummy with Lord C but couldn't make the party. Vivian may be the daughter of a Baron, but she's now an actress and QUITE beautiful. An actress might have need of money but her good looks and family name might be enough to get by.
Detective Chief Inspector Cobblepot is a fool. He doesn't know ANYTHING and doesn't have the intelligence to figure it out.
This book was short but good enough to be interested in another if the library had it but not good enough to want to make it an A list read or a to-buy book.
Sugar Martin of Portland, Oregon has just been fired from another job when she learns she has inherited something from a great-aunt, Miss Euphegenia Graves, her namesake, in England. Eager to find out what riches have befallen her, Sugar hops on a plane to London eager for an adventure. However, she is dismayed to learn her inheritance comes in the form of one small dog. Tippy, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The dog is set to inherit his owner's estate and all Sugar has to do is care for Tippy and keep him alive until he passes from a natural death. Only then will she receive any money. Tippy has a small cottage in Devon where Sugar must reside if she is to claim her inheritance. She also inherits a chauffer/spy who recruits Sugar for some important undercover work. Lord Chasterly is throwing a house party and several of his guests have been robbed lately and he wants to make sure no one's valuables are taken. Barring that, he wants the thief caught. Since the guests know everyone in society and everyone connected with the law firm, it's up to Sugar to go to the party and pretend to be a bored American socialite to uncover the truth. Sugar is uncomfortable with high society but she's determined to see this through and find out the truth, even after someone ends up dead.
This story is a pleasant diversion. I read it while traveling on an airplane to pass the time. It's not very deep. The mystery isn't bad. I did guess right away that that person was the thief but I didn't guess how much they were involved and I wasn't entirely positive. There is a late twist I didn't see coming though. The story is hardly original but if you like these sorts of country house party mysteries, which I do, they all do tend to have the same plot. I didn't really mind. The quality of writing just didn't really wow me though. It was mostly just average.
Sugar is a tough woman. She doesn't put up with nonsense or harassment. She refuses to marry for the sake of having a husband and family because it's expected of her. Sugar longs for excitement and adventure. I didn't like how antagonistic she was to Tippy. I would be thrilled to inherit Tippy and be happy to look after him in a cottage in Devon! I don't think Sugar will like living in a small town though. There are a couple of nosy gossips but they unknowingly provide Sugar with information she needs so she could work them to her advantage. Jack, the chauffer/spy seems like a nice man. He's working for a living but I get the impression he's from a good family. He's intelligent and kind. I think he will end up being Sugar's love interest but she'll want to play the field a bit.
Lord Chasterly is a jovial Englishman typical of the period. He is intelligent enough not to mind a female sleuth and allows Sugar easy access to his guests. He has an efficient, old school butler named Johnson who is pretty uptight. He's in a good position to rob guests but servants are never that dumb. Sugar's temporary maid, Penny, likes to gossip a bit but she's nice and friendly. Mrs. Mills, the housekeeper, seems like she rules the roost and excepts a lot from her maids. She doesn't seem unfair though.
The guests reflect the who's who of the elite society. Lady Antonia, widow of the Earl of Netherford, is a modern woman. She insists on being informal, never uses her title if she can help it. Toni is a real free spirit. I like her a lot and so does Sugar. She and Sugar bond pretty quickly. The sister and brother pair, Simon and Mary Parlance, are the opposite. They're ghastly, especially Mary. She's so snobby and rude! She isn't nice or friendly to anyone. Her brother, Simon, is your average Society young man about town. I didn't care for either of them. Lady Fortescue is single and ready for marriage. She has her sights set on Lord C and won't let anyone stand in her way. She's incredibly upright, rude and snobbish, maybe more than Mary. She's also a selfish drama queen. I was surprised at how she became a well-rounded character. Her story wasn't unique but illuminates the tough position unmarried women found themselves in before women's rights.
The men are pleasant enough. Mr. Raymond Frain is a writer and he seems a little bit cheeky like he's playing Sugar and misbehaving in order to get ideas for a book. It's rumored his last book didn't do so well and he was in need of money. Mr. Alexander Malburn is heir to a barony but supposedly has no money of his own until he does inherit. Both have motives for theft but when one ends up dead, it puts a new spin on the mystery. Was there a falling out among theives?
Lady Olivander, Sir Ruben and Vivian Moreton were also victims of theft who kept quiet in order to not involve the police. Lady O is NOT on the guest list as she and Lord C were once very close and had a falling out. She has been experiencing financial difficulties since her husband died, giving her a strong motive for theft. Sir Ruben is chummy with Lord C but couldn't make the party. Vivian may be the daughter of a Baron, but she's now an actress and QUITE beautiful. An actress might have need of money but her good looks and family name might be enough to get by.
Detective Chief Inspector Cobblepot is a fool. He doesn't know ANYTHING and doesn't have the intelligence to figure it out.
This book was short but good enough to be interested in another if the library had it but not good enough to want to make it an A list read or a to-buy book.
February 26, 2022
I so enjoyed this first book in the Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mystery Series - And Tippy? well I can see him becoming a scene stealer with each book. A great introduction and just enough historical touches without being overly heavy handed. And if I can say - a touch of Dame Agatha Christie seemed to be guiding the story. Well done.
June 23, 2023
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from Cozy Mystery Book Club. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.A Death in Devon by Shea MacLeod brings Sugar Martin to 1948 Devon to collect her inheritance and a job.
Will Sugar catch the thief?
Sugar Martin, aka Euphegenia Martin, finds herself going to London to see what this mysterious great-great-aunt could have left her. She discovers more or less that her great-great aunt left a dog everything, and Sugar has to care for said animal. Sugar agrees to more than she bargained for, but maybe moving to Devon won't be so bad after all. I like Sugar. I feel like she needed this move more than she thought at the beginning.
The Mystery
Her aunt's solicitor tasked Sugar to spy on a client's houseguests to suss out who is a thief amongst them. Only reading books about mysteries doesn't help when tasked with the real thing. I think that Sugar did a great job of being a spy within this group, figuring out who the thief was, and solving a poor guy's murder. I'm admitting that I figured out whodunit when she found evidence contradicting what another person told her. I didn't get the other person involved until they revealed themselves.
Five Stars
I am giving A Death in Devon by Shea MacLeod five stars and recommending it to anyone who loves a good 1940s mystery novel. I am in love with Sugar Martin and her love interest. Ms. MacLeod has a great series starter on her hands, and I can't wait to see what other types of mischief poor Sugar Martin gets herself and Teddy into.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Death in Devon by Shea MacLeod.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
Will Sugar catch the thief?
Sugar Martin, aka Euphegenia Martin, finds herself going to London to see what this mysterious great-great-aunt could have left her. She discovers more or less that her great-great aunt left a dog everything, and Sugar has to care for said animal. Sugar agrees to more than she bargained for, but maybe moving to Devon won't be so bad after all. I like Sugar. I feel like she needed this move more than she thought at the beginning.
The Mystery
Her aunt's solicitor tasked Sugar to spy on a client's houseguests to suss out who is a thief amongst them. Only reading books about mysteries doesn't help when tasked with the real thing. I think that Sugar did a great job of being a spy within this group, figuring out who the thief was, and solving a poor guy's murder. I'm admitting that I figured out whodunit when she found evidence contradicting what another person told her. I didn't get the other person involved until they revealed themselves.
Five Stars
I am giving A Death in Devon by Shea MacLeod five stars and recommending it to anyone who loves a good 1940s mystery novel. I am in love with Sugar Martin and her love interest. Ms. MacLeod has a great series starter on her hands, and I can't wait to see what other types of mischief poor Sugar Martin gets herself and Teddy into.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of A Death in Devon by Shea MacLeod.
Until the next time,
Happy Reading!This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove
May 12, 2022
Sugar Martin is unemployed after losing her welding job in a shipyard in Portland, Oregon after WWII and being fired from her secretarial position, a job she was not really qualified for anyway. Her prospects are slim when she receives a letter informing her that she is the sole heir of an aunt that she’d never met in Devon, U.K. A prepaid airline ticket is enclosed, and she’s up for an adventure. When she meets the solicitor she discovers that she has inherited her aunt’s quirky little corgi dog as well as a tiny, quaint cottage and a modest amount of cash but she must stay there for the sake of the dog. In a strange plot device, she is also hired to play a part and do some sleuthing in a nearby house party for wealthy gentry after a string of robberies in other house parties all attended by the same group of suspects. She’s not really qualified for such work, but she needs a job, and the book needs a plot device, so there you have it.
The action moves along quickly in this short novel, and she unravels the mystery with the help of her quirky, grumpy little corgi. It appears that this if the first in a series, and the setup is interesting enough to keep reading.
The action moves along quickly in this short novel, and she unravels the mystery with the help of her quirky, grumpy little corgi. It appears that this if the first in a series, and the setup is interesting enough to keep reading.
April 23, 2023
The first book in the Sugar Martin series, the lead character, an American, finds herself in Devon, England to recieve her inheritance. When she discovers that part of the inheritance requires her to stay in the country, she also needs a job. Promptly she's hired to investigate a series of burglaries at wealthy house parties. The job takes a turn when a guest is murdered, leaving Sugar to discover the thief AND a murderer.
I really enjoyed this. Set just after WWII, & featuring an American learning to cope in a new country, the descriptions helped me feel like I was there, too. I felt Sugar's hiring to go undercover wasn't sufficiently explained. She has no experience or any qualifications, she's just hired to be hired. Other than that, the story was fun, & I never guessed who the culprit(s) was. Turns put, Sugar is a pretry good investigator. I'd really like to read more from Shéa MacLeod.
I really enjoyed this. Set just after WWII, & featuring an American learning to cope in a new country, the descriptions helped me feel like I was there, too. I felt Sugar's hiring to go undercover wasn't sufficiently explained. She has no experience or any qualifications, she's just hired to be hired. Other than that, the story was fun, & I never guessed who the culprit(s) was. Turns put, Sugar is a pretry good investigator. I'd really like to read more from Shéa MacLeod.
June 29, 2025
This is the first book in the Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mystery series by Shea MacLeod. Sugar Martin is an American from Portland, Oregon who travels to London after receiving a letter about her inheritance. Sugar is expecting a big pay day but finds herself stuck in England with the responsibility of a grumpy Corgi named Tippy. Sugar is offered a job that requires her to go undercover at a manor house in Devon to investigate a series of thefts. As Sugar sets out to find the thief among the guests, she stumbles upon a murder victim. With the help of her reluctant canine companion and a handsome Englishman, Sugar must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again. This cozy historical mystery is set in post-WWII England, blending intrigue, amateur sleuthing, and vintage charm, making it a delightful read for fans of historical whodunits. I really enjoyed this wonderful historical mystery novel.
February 15, 2022
Summoned to London to receive an inheritance, Euphregenia "Sugar" Martin's plans take an unexpected turn and she is forced to remain in the UK for longer than she had planned. In order to fund her new life, she finds employment in a challenging field: private investigation.
While this mystery is a solid cosy set in post-war Britain, I wasn't as thrilled with the story as I would have liked to be. A little more research was needed with respect to rationing and the conditions at the time. Additionally, I wasn't enthralled with Sugar as a character though I'm at a loss to tell you why. I did like the premise and the setting - enough that I've given a 4-star rating in hopes that the series matures as it grows.
While this mystery is a solid cosy set in post-war Britain, I wasn't as thrilled with the story as I would have liked to be. A little more research was needed with respect to rationing and the conditions at the time. Additionally, I wasn't enthralled with Sugar as a character though I'm at a loss to tell you why. I did like the premise and the setting - enough that I've given a 4-star rating in hopes that the series matures as it grows.
April 30, 2023
The story is set after WWII. Sugar Martin is a young woman living in Oregon. She's astounded to receive a letter from a barrister in the UK. She is told she has an inheritance from an aunt she didn't know of. Included is a airline ticket to London. She tells her mom she is going and hops on a plane. The barrister says she gets all her aunt has. Actually, the Corgi, Tippy gets it all. Sugar is to take care of the dog and has to live in London.
She gets no money till Tippy passes. She needs a job. The barrister wants to hire her to investigate a series of thefts at wealthy house parties. The investigation gets complicated when there's a murder. I enjoyed this first book of Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mystery Series. Looking forward to the next book.
She gets no money till Tippy passes. She needs a job. The barrister wants to hire her to investigate a series of thefts at wealthy house parties. The investigation gets complicated when there's a murder. I enjoyed this first book of Sugar Martin Vintage Cozy Mystery Series. Looking forward to the next book.
April 7, 2023
This was a lovely cozy with a new main character I really like. Sugar Martin, living in Oregon not long after the 2nd World War, learned she had an inheritance waiting for her in England. Her great aunt Ephegenia left her dog Tippy a cottage in Devon with the stipulation Sugar would live there and take care of him. She would get the remainder after the dog's death. Since aunt Ephegenia had only left enough money to maintain the cottage and care for Tippy, the lawyer hired Sugar to investigate a series of thefts at country houses during parties. Although I was surprised at the outcome, it made perfect sense when Sugar explained her rational. I look forward to reading more in this series.
January 30, 2025
This is another fun easy story. And I'm happy to read that Sugar (the heroine) does not fall for a detective)! Sugar, discovers a relative in England (she didn't know she had) as died and left her entire estate in England to her. After arriving in England and the solicitor reads the very strange will - she realizes - 1 she is not inheriting millions and 2 she has inherited a wealthy dog and cottage that she has to take care of and she still needs a job!! Luckily, the solicitor has the "perfect" job for her and off she goes with "her" dog to Devon and a very tiny cottage to solve a mystery. This all takes place after WWII.
April 8, 2021
A Death in Devon
Sugar is out of work and running out of money when she receives a letter from London indicating that a great aunt has left her something in her will. Sugar is required to go to London to hear the reading of the will. Sugar expects to hear the will and then return home to Oregon, however the will leaves her a dog and requires her to stay in England, as the house and money have been left to the dog. Sugar's adventures have just started in her new life. A great fun read.
Sugar is out of work and running out of money when she receives a letter from London indicating that a great aunt has left her something in her will. Sugar is required to go to London to hear the reading of the will. Sugar expects to hear the will and then return home to Oregon, however the will leaves her a dog and requires her to stay in England, as the house and money have been left to the dog. Sugar's adventures have just started in her new life. A great fun read.
July 25, 2022
A nice easy read. I assume that with the reference to food rationing and talk of after the war the setting was in the late 1940's... When Sugar posted her letter home and was charged 15 pee, all of a sudden we jumped to post 1971 at which time the UK went to decimal currency and pounds, shillings and pence went to pounds and pence and the penny came to be known as a Pee... And my second cringe came when reading the British aristocracy conversing in American pulp fiction slang... They didn't!... Nice story and I will read more from this author who I hope will do a little deeper research.
May 9, 2020
What an interesting trip.Back in time.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book for several reasons. It was well written and developed. Taking a walk back to a time when socially acceptable behavior was well defined was interesting, though honestly I doubt I could live that way now. The mystery was so hard to figure out. I was totally surprised with who done it. Great g
Job. Thank you
I thoroughly enjoyed this book for several reasons. It was well written and developed. Taking a walk back to a time when socially acceptable behavior was well defined was interesting, though honestly I doubt I could live that way now. The mystery was so hard to figure out. I was totally surprised with who done it. Great g
Job. Thank you
February 15, 2022
Fun
I really like this cozy! Sugar and the other characters are enjoyable and would be people I would like in real life. As most cozies the storyline is pretty unrealistic but that is part of their appeal. I like the way Ms MacLeod sets up this first in a series. Not too many missing threads that prevent you from engaging while wetting your appetite for Sugar's future adventures and relationships Just a fun read.
I really like this cozy! Sugar and the other characters are enjoyable and would be people I would like in real life. As most cozies the storyline is pretty unrealistic but that is part of their appeal. I like the way Ms MacLeod sets up this first in a series. Not too many missing threads that prevent you from engaging while wetting your appetite for Sugar's future adventures and relationships Just a fun read.
May 5, 2022
Kinda cute. Not sure any of this would have happened in that time frame,(post WWII) but, still a fun story of an unemployed gal getting notice of an inheritance. She has to fly to London to receive it but the flight is paid for...so why not?
Inheritance is maybe a misnomer. But she may have found a career.
A fun read, and I gather there are sequels.
I got this book for free through Cozy Mysteries.
Inheritance is maybe a misnomer. But she may have found a career.
A fun read, and I gather there are sequels.
I got this book for free through Cozy Mysteries.
February 10, 2025
This book was likeable, but not outstanding. I enjoy reading mysteries set in other eras, so it had that in its favor, and it was basically well-written. I found the main character, Sugar, mildly entertaining, but the plot was just a little bit unlikely. Still, it was a relaxing and fun read, overall.
May 19, 2020
Suspends till the end
The author has a good grip on keeping her readers in suspense. A very easy read. Loved the characters, the only thing are the names. I have a hard time remember ing who is who, but this is not the only book I have that problem with.
The author has a good grip on keeping her readers in suspense. A very easy read. Loved the characters, the only thing are the names. I have a hard time remember ing who is who, but this is not the only book I have that problem with.
May 29, 2020
Cute cozy
A cute, fast moving cozy mystery that takes place in a small town in Devon, England. The year is 1948 which gives a post War era background to the story. Quick read, very English and cute.
A cute, fast moving cozy mystery that takes place in a small town in Devon, England. The year is 1948 which gives a post War era background to the story. Quick read, very English and cute.
June 27, 2020
A fun cosy murder mystery
A light hearted murder mystery with a strong and engaging lead character. Add in a grumpy but endearing dog and quirky, arrogant English aristocrats and you have the makings of an interesting series. Highly recommend.
A light hearted murder mystery with a strong and engaging lead character. Add in a grumpy but endearing dog and quirky, arrogant English aristocrats and you have the makings of an interesting series. Highly recommend.
February 19, 2022
Devon mystery set in post-war time
Sugar Martin did not even know she had an aunt Eupphegennia!
Or that her Aunt had left her a dog in England.
Being out of work and broke, she travels to London by air and then her career begins.
Sugar Martin did not even know she had an aunt Eupphegennia!
Or that her Aunt had left her a dog in England.
Being out of work and broke, she travels to London by air and then her career begins.
February 28, 2022
Sugar is smart and fun
I really enjoyed this book. The reason for sending Sugar to Devon seemed weak, but the heroine triumphed, of course. Interesting characters and setting, and the plot moved along at a good pace. I'll definitely read the next book in the series!
I really enjoyed this book. The reason for sending Sugar to Devon seemed weak, but the heroine triumphed, of course. Interesting characters and setting, and the plot moved along at a good pace. I'll definitely read the next book in the series!
March 22, 2022
Quick moving fun story
I loved how Sugar the heroine was told she has an inheritance from a great aunt in london. Imagine her surprise when she finds out its a dog. Adventure follows
I loved how Sugar the heroine was told she has an inheritance from a great aunt in london. Imagine her surprise when she finds out its a dog. Adventure follows
April 29, 2022
Histrionics with a little intrique .
Sugar Martin goes to London for her inheritance left to her by a Great Aunt. Boy was she surprised by her inheritance. Set in England just after the big war, it is a well written history lesson.
Sugar Martin goes to London for her inheritance left to her by a Great Aunt. Boy was she surprised by her inheritance. Set in England just after the big war, it is a well written history lesson.
April 5, 2023
This book is a fun, quick read with a relatable lead character in Sugar, the heiress turned investigator. It is sprinkled with plenty of humour and the mystery is complex with plenty of viable suspects.
April 23, 2023
Post WWII, a young American woman from Portland Oregon inherits her great aunts property in Devon England. Its a dog, a corgi. She and Tippy get sent to a house party and chaos erupts. Fun, will look for sequel
June 26, 2023
A delightful mystery. Interesting characters and setting. The theft of personal possessions leads to murder and then an investigation. There are enough clues dropped that you think you’re on the right trail, only to be stumped by a red herring.
April 17, 2020
Good little mystery
An enjoyable,sweet mystery. I wavered between three stars or four. I decided on four because of the characters,especially Sugar and Tippy.
An enjoyable,sweet mystery. I wavered between three stars or four. I decided on four because of the characters,especially Sugar and Tippy.
May 3, 2020
So much Fun
Juicy gossip and colorful characters throughout. Nice London atmosphere and seaside frolics leading to murder and robberies. Whodunit.? That is the question....
Juicy gossip and colorful characters throughout. Nice London atmosphere and seaside frolics leading to murder and robberies. Whodunit.? That is the question....
May 10, 2020
The 1950s seem to be in. New series with lots of potential.
May 11, 2020
Sugar
The story was interesting. I would like just a little more background stories about the characters, sugar was an interesting main character.
The story was interesting. I would like just a little more background stories about the characters, sugar was an interesting main character.
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