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Indigo #2
Murder Most Fancy
She's not responsible for the corpse this time. Okay, maybe just a little bit. Our favourite socialite and felon are back in a madcap new sleuthing adventure ... for readers of Janet Evanovich and Kerry Greenwood.
She really didn't mean to become a detective ...
Home for just 48 hours, billion-heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg has already committed two (completely understandable) felonies, reignited a childhood feud, been (possibly) humiliated (again) by her first love, and fallen over a nameless homeless dead man. All while strolling in her grandmother's garden ...
Grandmother's kindly neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly, wants to spring the anonymous corpse from the coroner's freezer. She's convinced Indigo and her parolee personal assistant Esmerelda can unearth the man's identity, thus allowing his burial. Meanwhile Grandmother wants the unlikely duo to locate Dame Holly's possibly missing gentleman friend. Dame Holly's miserly granddaughter and not-so-bright son don't want her involved with any man - dead or alive.
Are the cases related? Why are they receiving clues from an unknown helper? Should they cooperate with Detectives Searing and Burns, who tried to arrest Indigo for blowing up her plastic surgeon husband last summer? What is Esmerelda's secret? It's not so bad to undress a detective. Twice. Is it? How illegal can it be, really, to break into a top-secret government facility?
They're not annoying a ruthless organised criminal on purpose, they're just trying to help ...
She really didn't mean to become a detective ...
Home for just 48 hours, billion-heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg has already committed two (completely understandable) felonies, reignited a childhood feud, been (possibly) humiliated (again) by her first love, and fallen over a nameless homeless dead man. All while strolling in her grandmother's garden ...
Grandmother's kindly neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly, wants to spring the anonymous corpse from the coroner's freezer. She's convinced Indigo and her parolee personal assistant Esmerelda can unearth the man's identity, thus allowing his burial. Meanwhile Grandmother wants the unlikely duo to locate Dame Holly's possibly missing gentleman friend. Dame Holly's miserly granddaughter and not-so-bright son don't want her involved with any man - dead or alive.
Are the cases related? Why are they receiving clues from an unknown helper? Should they cooperate with Detectives Searing and Burns, who tried to arrest Indigo for blowing up her plastic surgeon husband last summer? What is Esmerelda's secret? It's not so bad to undress a detective. Twice. Is it? How illegal can it be, really, to break into a top-secret government facility?
They're not annoying a ruthless organised criminal on purpose, they're just trying to help ...
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First published January 5, 2022
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March 2, 2022
"While I had little faith I could actually solve these mysteries, I had nothing else to do and about a billion dollars to do it with." (p.238)It took me a couple of chapters to get into the "vibe" of Murder Most Fancy, not yet having read its series predecessor, Heiress on Fire, which introduced the central duo of Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg and her personal shopper / assistant, Esmerelda. At first, I'll admit that I found their feckless behaviour and the constant references to their designer accoutrements a bit irritating, until recognising it for the entertaining satire that it really is.
Recently widowed Indigo (I'll dispense with the hyphens for convenience) has been a member of the upper echelons of Sydney's über-rich since birth, and has never had to work a day in her life. Since the destruction of her former matrimonial penthouse (and her ill-fated plastic surgeon husband) in an explosion, she's living temporarily in the rather plush pool house located within her mother's lavish enclave in Vaucluse. On a mission one morning to "borrow" a couple of decorative items (a Monet and a Vermeer) from her grandmother's home, Indigo has the misfortune to trip, literally, across the body of a deceased elderly man, lying in a flowerbed.
There are several features that suggest the victim is not the homeless person his ragged clothes might suggest, and a head wound indicates that his death was not an accident. It transpires that there may be a link between the man and Indigo's grandmother's friend and neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly. Somehow, Indigo and Esmerelda find themselves agreeing to undertake a private investigation into the victim's identity on Dame Elizabeth's behalf. Their exploits from there include undertaking covert surveillance from under a clothed table in a plush hotel, breaking into the Sydney morgue and narrowly escaping an exploding handbag at Palm Beach. Life wasn't meant to be too easy, after all!
Murder Most Fancy is an unashamedly high-camp addition to the mystery genre, with plenty of chuckles along the way as Indigo displays her privilege and relative naivety as to how most of the world lives. Meanwhile, Esmerelda provides a contrasting foil - a supermodel with a seemingly insatiable appetite, who's risen from some fairly challenging roots in Sydney's west and has the attitude and street smarts to prove it. There's a fairly large cast of supporting characters, all rather exaggerated in their depictions, but this fits the tone of the book. The narrative takes Indigo and Esmerelda on a wild ride, with many unexpected twists and red herrings along the way. The solution, when it's finally revealed in characteristically overblown style, is satisfying and fitting to what's gone before.
Despite struggling a little at the beginning, I ended up thoroughly enjoying Murder Most Fancy, as an uproarious and entertaining read with engaging characters. It provided some much-needed light relief between more demanding and grittier reads. I'd recommend it to anyone who enjoys a lighter style of murder mystery (although I'm not sure this could be characterised as a "cosy", given the level of violence involved at times!).
January 9, 2022
When I selected this book I didn't realise that it was a second in a series, and perhaps if I read the first I may have felt differently about this book.
Overall I enjoyed the mystery side of the story, I thought it was clever. On the other hand the constant dropping of brand names REALLY got up my nose. Yes I know Indigo the main character is a very wealthy heiress, but surely I didn't need to know the brand name of every single shoe, top, lotion and cup that Indigo used/wore.
Having said this, the humour was also good in the story and I did chuckle quite a few times. I won't write off the series, but at the moment I may put it to one side.
Thank you Netgalley and Harelquin Australia for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.
Overall I enjoyed the mystery side of the story, I thought it was clever. On the other hand the constant dropping of brand names REALLY got up my nose. Yes I know Indigo the main character is a very wealthy heiress, but surely I didn't need to know the brand name of every single shoe, top, lotion and cup that Indigo used/wore.
Having said this, the humour was also good in the story and I did chuckle quite a few times. I won't write off the series, but at the moment I may put it to one side.
Thank you Netgalley and Harelquin Australia for the opportunity to read this digital ARC.
January 9, 2022
Oh how I love Indigo and Esmerelda! Last summer I read Heiress on Fire and it immediately became one of my favourite books. So when I heard that Kellie had a new book in the series, I was desperate to get my hands on it. A very big thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me an advanced copy. I spent a few days after Christmas immersed in Indigo's world of fashion, money, beauty and murder.
Once again, Murder Most Fancy had me entertained from the very start and I did not want it to end. I laughed so much at the situations that this heiress and her sidekick got themselves mixed up in. It is fun, quirky and set in Sydney so what is not to love right?
While staying at her Grandmother's (her penthouse is still being rebuilt after the bombing in the previous book), Indigo stumbles - literally - on the body of what appears to be a homeless man. What is he doing in the garden and who is he? Well that is what the next door neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly wants to know so that the poor man can have a proper burial. She convinces Indigo and Esmerelda to become super sleuths again and find out. At the same time, Grandmother has a job for the ladies, that might just be related.
I just loved the over the topness of Indigo's lifestyle. Need to fly somewhere - get the private jet. Need to drive to the suburbs? Buy a new car. And the clothes - this is one well dressed detective! And speaking of detectives, Searing and Burns are back on the case as well. And this may get a little heated.
If you want a fabulous summer read then, Heiress on Fire and Murder Most Fancy are for you. Read them in order, you won't be sorry. And tell me you don't love Indigo and Esmerelda. Some of the one liners and the lack of understanding between the classes are hilarious.
Another triumph, Kellie McCourt! Published in Australia January 5th
Once again, Murder Most Fancy had me entertained from the very start and I did not want it to end. I laughed so much at the situations that this heiress and her sidekick got themselves mixed up in. It is fun, quirky and set in Sydney so what is not to love right?
While staying at her Grandmother's (her penthouse is still being rebuilt after the bombing in the previous book), Indigo stumbles - literally - on the body of what appears to be a homeless man. What is he doing in the garden and who is he? Well that is what the next door neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly wants to know so that the poor man can have a proper burial. She convinces Indigo and Esmerelda to become super sleuths again and find out. At the same time, Grandmother has a job for the ladies, that might just be related.
I just loved the over the topness of Indigo's lifestyle. Need to fly somewhere - get the private jet. Need to drive to the suburbs? Buy a new car. And the clothes - this is one well dressed detective! And speaking of detectives, Searing and Burns are back on the case as well. And this may get a little heated.
If you want a fabulous summer read then, Heiress on Fire and Murder Most Fancy are for you. Read them in order, you won't be sorry. And tell me you don't love Indigo and Esmerelda. Some of the one liners and the lack of understanding between the classes are hilarious.
Another triumph, Kellie McCourt! Published in Australia January 5th
February 15, 2022
Socialite turned unwilling sleuth Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bomberg is back again in this madcap murder mystery.
In Murder Most Fancy Indigo literally falls over a body in her grandmother's garden. The man by all appearances looks to be homeless and Grandmother's neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly, asks Indigo and her personal assistant Esmerelda to unearth the man's identity so she can give him a decent burial. As the pair use their unconventional means of investigation the mystery thickens, and could someone be trying t0 kill them?
I haven't read the first book in this series, Heiress on Fire and I didn't feel like I had missed anything, so I would say this reads well as a standalone.
Murder Most Fancy is a fun read filled with humour and wry wit. A diverse cast of characters combine to deliver a story that's not all about high society and name dropping. Indigo is well portrayed as the overindulgent rich girl. However, she is perfectly offset with her sidekick Esmerelda, who is laid-back and unassuming.
I found it hard to get a hold on Esmerelda's character. She was a whole bunch of contradictions. She quite often had no idea what was going on around her but she was street wise, tech savvy and intelligent. I think Kellie McCourt has done an wonderful job of writing such a complex character and I am sure she will be a favourite of readers.
I loved the way each character had a partnering character with an opposite personality; Indigo and Esmerelda, also the two grandmothers, with Indigo's grandmother firm and no nonsense whilst Dame Elizabeth was softer and manipulated with kindness, showing opposites can get along and make lasting friendships.
At times I found the story was a bit too wordy however this could be easily overlooked when the wordiness was so funny.
Murder Most Fancy is an addictive murder mystery filled with a diverse cast of likeable characters and shenanigans that will have you laughing out loud.
*I received my copy from the publisher
In Murder Most Fancy Indigo literally falls over a body in her grandmother's garden. The man by all appearances looks to be homeless and Grandmother's neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly, asks Indigo and her personal assistant Esmerelda to unearth the man's identity so she can give him a decent burial. As the pair use their unconventional means of investigation the mystery thickens, and could someone be trying t0 kill them?
I haven't read the first book in this series, Heiress on Fire and I didn't feel like I had missed anything, so I would say this reads well as a standalone.
Murder Most Fancy is a fun read filled with humour and wry wit. A diverse cast of characters combine to deliver a story that's not all about high society and name dropping. Indigo is well portrayed as the overindulgent rich girl. However, she is perfectly offset with her sidekick Esmerelda, who is laid-back and unassuming.
I found it hard to get a hold on Esmerelda's character. She was a whole bunch of contradictions. She quite often had no idea what was going on around her but she was street wise, tech savvy and intelligent. I think Kellie McCourt has done an wonderful job of writing such a complex character and I am sure she will be a favourite of readers.
I loved the way each character had a partnering character with an opposite personality; Indigo and Esmerelda, also the two grandmothers, with Indigo's grandmother firm and no nonsense whilst Dame Elizabeth was softer and manipulated with kindness, showing opposites can get along and make lasting friendships.
At times I found the story was a bit too wordy however this could be easily overlooked when the wordiness was so funny.
Murder Most Fancy is an addictive murder mystery filled with a diverse cast of likeable characters and shenanigans that will have you laughing out loud.
*I received my copy from the publisher
February 3, 2022
Murder Most Fancy by Kellie McCourt is the second enormously entertaining novel to feature the improbably named Sydney heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg, and her personal assistant, Esmeralda.
Mystery, humour, action and romance blend to create this thoroughly enjoyable, lighthearted caper. Indigo is still recovering from the events of Heiress on Fire, where she was accused of murdering her husband and his mistress, when she stumbles upon, quite literally, the body of a poorly dressed, unkempt man who is assumed to be homeless by the police, in her grandmother’s garden. Her philanthropic neighbour Dame Elizabeth Holly wants the man to have a proper burial and so tasks Indigo and her PA, Esmeralda, with identifying the stranger. Indigo has no idea where to start until her grandmother asks that the pair discretely inquire as to the whereabouts of Dame Holly’s paramour, Max Weller, whom seems to have disappeared, and suspects that the anonymous body, and the Dame’s missing lover is one and the same. I thought the mystery surrounding the identity of the dead man was well plotted, leading the duo from Sydney to Palm Beach to the Northern Territory to solve it, while making some surprising discoveries along the way.
Indigo, a billionaire socialite, and Esmeralda, a statuesque parolee, are an unusual partnership, though Esmeralda is technically Indigo’s personal assistant she’s not at all subservient. The two are more like friends than employer/employee, and their banter made me laugh. Esmeralda is definitely the brains of the pair, with the street and tech savvy Indigo lacks, but Indigo’s near unlimited funds prove just as useful as often as not. I was actually prepared to dislike Indigo because I’m generally not fond of uber-wealthy characters, and though Indigo is a bit of a flake who cares far too much for shoes and has a ridiculous habit of fainting under stress, I actually found her endearing, though I preferred Esmeralda and her feisty attitude.
The search to identify the dead man isn’t the only trouble the women have to contend with as odd anonymous notes arrive, Indigo’s sleazy former teenage sweetheart and shady brother-in-law make surprise appearances, and it becomes clear someone is trying to kill Esmeralda. Luckily they have some help from a conscientious forensic pathologist, and Indigo’s very attractive love interest, Detective Searing. I liked the additional interest these threads, and characters, added to the story.
Loaded with laugh out loud moments, a well crafted plot and appealing characters, Murder Most Fancy is a delight to escape into, and McCourt has found herself a new fan.
Mystery, humour, action and romance blend to create this thoroughly enjoyable, lighthearted caper. Indigo is still recovering from the events of Heiress on Fire, where she was accused of murdering her husband and his mistress, when she stumbles upon, quite literally, the body of a poorly dressed, unkempt man who is assumed to be homeless by the police, in her grandmother’s garden. Her philanthropic neighbour Dame Elizabeth Holly wants the man to have a proper burial and so tasks Indigo and her PA, Esmeralda, with identifying the stranger. Indigo has no idea where to start until her grandmother asks that the pair discretely inquire as to the whereabouts of Dame Holly’s paramour, Max Weller, whom seems to have disappeared, and suspects that the anonymous body, and the Dame’s missing lover is one and the same. I thought the mystery surrounding the identity of the dead man was well plotted, leading the duo from Sydney to Palm Beach to the Northern Territory to solve it, while making some surprising discoveries along the way.
Indigo, a billionaire socialite, and Esmeralda, a statuesque parolee, are an unusual partnership, though Esmeralda is technically Indigo’s personal assistant she’s not at all subservient. The two are more like friends than employer/employee, and their banter made me laugh. Esmeralda is definitely the brains of the pair, with the street and tech savvy Indigo lacks, but Indigo’s near unlimited funds prove just as useful as often as not. I was actually prepared to dislike Indigo because I’m generally not fond of uber-wealthy characters, and though Indigo is a bit of a flake who cares far too much for shoes and has a ridiculous habit of fainting under stress, I actually found her endearing, though I preferred Esmeralda and her feisty attitude.
The search to identify the dead man isn’t the only trouble the women have to contend with as odd anonymous notes arrive, Indigo’s sleazy former teenage sweetheart and shady brother-in-law make surprise appearances, and it becomes clear someone is trying to kill Esmeralda. Luckily they have some help from a conscientious forensic pathologist, and Indigo’s very attractive love interest, Detective Searing. I liked the additional interest these threads, and characters, added to the story.
Loaded with laugh out loud moments, a well crafted plot and appealing characters, Murder Most Fancy is a delight to escape into, and McCourt has found herself a new fan.
January 1, 2022
My full review of Murder Most Fancy is up now on Keeping Up With The Penguins.
It was a pleasant surprise to read a “glamorous” cozy mystery set at home, and McCourt also gets bonus points for crafting a clever murder mystery with no dead or missing girls. The pacing was a little off for me, though, and I think readers will enjoy this one more if they’ve read the previous book - Heiress On Fire - first.
It was a pleasant surprise to read a “glamorous” cozy mystery set at home, and McCourt also gets bonus points for crafting a clever murder mystery with no dead or missing girls. The pacing was a little off for me, though, and I think readers will enjoy this one more if they’ve read the previous book - Heiress On Fire - first.
December 21, 2022
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3.5 stars
‘It would be Heiress on Fire all over again. Only this time I would be Heiress of Horror.‘
Murder Most Fancy marks the second murder mystery adventure for Kellie McCourt’s unlikely detective, Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg. The crime fighting heiress of McCourt’s previous release, Heiress on Fire, returns with her personal assistant Esmerelda to crack another case. With plenty of fun, frivolity, risk and gambles to take, Indigo sets off on another hairbrained adventure in this cosy mystery from Australian author Kellie McCourt.
Multi-million-dollar heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg seems to fall into trouble very easily. Indigo’s last adventure saw this heiress accused of murdering her husband. In this latest instalment of Kellie McCourt’s Australian mystery series, Indigo must contend with a fight with an old friend, deal with an embarrassing situation with her first love and uncover the identity of a dead man who is discovered in her dear grandmother’s garden. With the pressing influence of her grandmother’s neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly, Indigo is pushed into discovering the identity of the stranger found in the garden. Coupled with a missing man to find, who also happens to be Dame Elizabeth’s gentleman friend and some meddling family members, Indigo has her work cut out for her. Indigo and her loyal assistant Esmerelda try to link the case of the dead homeless man and Dame Elizabeth’s missing gentlemen friend. Can these unlikely sleuths find a link? Or will Indigo need the assistance of the authorities to get to the bottom of these odd cases?
Sydneysider Kellie McCourt has penned another engaging cosy crime novel. Murder Most Fancy is the second issue in the Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bemberg female sleuth series. This likeable socialite is back again with another snazzy crime fitting, which is filled with plenty of humour, strange antics, outlandish scenarios and sticky situations. After spending my week with Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg thanks to book 1, Heiress on Fire, I was looking forward to extending my time with this fun lead.
Murder Most Fancy has a Kerry Greenwood feel to it, even more so with this second release in the Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg series. With lots of glamour, high-end fashion, luxurious exploits and a window into the lives of the very wealthy, this was quite the exposé on the lifestyles of the rich. Indigo is a colourful character creation and she is well matched to Esmerelda, who acts as Indigo’s bright sidekick. This time around we get to know both characters a little more, both individually and as an unlikely crime fighting duo. With the added influence of a range of intriguing secondary characters, some of which are returning cast members from the first story, McCourt’s novel is a barrel of laughs, side splitting fun and speculation. Even touching on the absurd at times!
In terms of the mystery side of things, McCourt ensures that she keeps the storyline interesting, adding in plenty of satire and wit, along with a set of possibilities for the probable outcomes of the cases involved. At times I felt this story bordered on wacky. The book’s pace is fixed at an even stride and McCourt includes a number of twists to spice things up. If you like a side serving of romance incorporated into your cosy mystery tales, this one doesn’t disappoint. McCourt slots in a good dose of love and some romantic exploits for her lead to enjoy as this story makes its way to an end point. After a rather pressing plot, filled with tomfoolery, misbehaviour, trials and small-scale catastrophes, detective Indigo has it sorted!
Take a walk on the wild side with the daring Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg in Murder Most Fancy. Kellie McCourt has produced another entertaining volume in this explosive female sleuth series.
*I wish to thank Harlequin Australia for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
3.5 stars
‘It would be Heiress on Fire all over again. Only this time I would be Heiress of Horror.‘
Murder Most Fancy marks the second murder mystery adventure for Kellie McCourt’s unlikely detective, Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg. The crime fighting heiress of McCourt’s previous release, Heiress on Fire, returns with her personal assistant Esmerelda to crack another case. With plenty of fun, frivolity, risk and gambles to take, Indigo sets off on another hairbrained adventure in this cosy mystery from Australian author Kellie McCourt.
Multi-million-dollar heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg seems to fall into trouble very easily. Indigo’s last adventure saw this heiress accused of murdering her husband. In this latest instalment of Kellie McCourt’s Australian mystery series, Indigo must contend with a fight with an old friend, deal with an embarrassing situation with her first love and uncover the identity of a dead man who is discovered in her dear grandmother’s garden. With the pressing influence of her grandmother’s neighbour, Dame Elizabeth Holly, Indigo is pushed into discovering the identity of the stranger found in the garden. Coupled with a missing man to find, who also happens to be Dame Elizabeth’s gentleman friend and some meddling family members, Indigo has her work cut out for her. Indigo and her loyal assistant Esmerelda try to link the case of the dead homeless man and Dame Elizabeth’s missing gentlemen friend. Can these unlikely sleuths find a link? Or will Indigo need the assistance of the authorities to get to the bottom of these odd cases?
Sydneysider Kellie McCourt has penned another engaging cosy crime novel. Murder Most Fancy is the second issue in the Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bemberg female sleuth series. This likeable socialite is back again with another snazzy crime fitting, which is filled with plenty of humour, strange antics, outlandish scenarios and sticky situations. After spending my week with Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg thanks to book 1, Heiress on Fire, I was looking forward to extending my time with this fun lead.
Murder Most Fancy has a Kerry Greenwood feel to it, even more so with this second release in the Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg series. With lots of glamour, high-end fashion, luxurious exploits and a window into the lives of the very wealthy, this was quite the exposé on the lifestyles of the rich. Indigo is a colourful character creation and she is well matched to Esmerelda, who acts as Indigo’s bright sidekick. This time around we get to know both characters a little more, both individually and as an unlikely crime fighting duo. With the added influence of a range of intriguing secondary characters, some of which are returning cast members from the first story, McCourt’s novel is a barrel of laughs, side splitting fun and speculation. Even touching on the absurd at times!
In terms of the mystery side of things, McCourt ensures that she keeps the storyline interesting, adding in plenty of satire and wit, along with a set of possibilities for the probable outcomes of the cases involved. At times I felt this story bordered on wacky. The book’s pace is fixed at an even stride and McCourt includes a number of twists to spice things up. If you like a side serving of romance incorporated into your cosy mystery tales, this one doesn’t disappoint. McCourt slots in a good dose of love and some romantic exploits for her lead to enjoy as this story makes its way to an end point. After a rather pressing plot, filled with tomfoolery, misbehaviour, trials and small-scale catastrophes, detective Indigo has it sorted!
Take a walk on the wild side with the daring Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg in Murder Most Fancy. Kellie McCourt has produced another entertaining volume in this explosive female sleuth series.
*I wish to thank Harlequin Australia for providing me with a free copy of this book for review purposes.
December 18, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the copy!
Murder Most Fancy is a quirky murder mystery whereby billion-heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg stumbles upon a dead body, literally.
I went into this novel without knowing it was the second book in the series, though luckily never felt that I was missing context. I unfortunately, however, found this book hard to pick back up and felt like DNFing it quite a lot while I was reading, I felt that many parts were drawn out and unnecessarily long. Furthermore, the beginning wasn’t entirely gripping and I needed to push myself to keep reading past the first few chapters.
Murder Most Fancy is a quirky murder mystery whereby billion-heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg stumbles upon a dead body, literally.
I went into this novel without knowing it was the second book in the series, though luckily never felt that I was missing context. I unfortunately, however, found this book hard to pick back up and felt like DNFing it quite a lot while I was reading, I felt that many parts were drawn out and unnecessarily long. Furthermore, the beginning wasn’t entirely gripping and I needed to push myself to keep reading past the first few chapters.
January 30, 2022
This book isn't one I'd have picked up on my own initiative and I had my doubts when it arrives at my doorstep. Of course, being a tad OCD with reading book series, I had to start with book 1, Heiress on Fire, and found that I enjoyed it immensely. I do highly recommend that you start reading this series with book 1, Heiress on Fire, because there are just so much you'd miss out on if you didn't and there's a flyaway line of mystery from book 1 in book 2.
There were a couple of things that I'd normally avoided in my reads especially the way the mystery ended (eurgh!) but it was done rather quickly so I didn't mind it so much plus I totally DIDN'T pick it. I love all the characters in this book; they were all so unique and added to the book's overall humorous air. The main protagonist, Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg (I had to copy+paste that because I just cannot remember!), can be both easily likeable and annoying. Annoyingly endearing! She really grows on one. Along with her sidekick, Esmerelda, who is absolutely delightful on her own right, they prove to be an unbeatable team.
Murder Most Fancy is a lough-out-loud rollicking read. If you need something to switch off with, I'd highly recommend this series. I can't recommend any higher than by telling you that I'm already considering of re-reading them again because they were so amusing and we all need a bit of that these day.
My thanks to The Book Stack* for this paperback copy of book in exchange of my honest thoughts
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There were a couple of things that I'd normally avoided in my reads especially the way the mystery ended (eurgh!) but it was done rather quickly so I didn't mind it so much plus I totally DIDN'T pick it. I love all the characters in this book; they were all so unique and added to the book's overall humorous air. The main protagonist, Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg (I had to copy+paste that because I just cannot remember!), can be both easily likeable and annoying. Annoyingly endearing! She really grows on one. Along with her sidekick, Esmerelda, who is absolutely delightful on her own right, they prove to be an unbeatable team.
Murder Most Fancy is a lough-out-loud rollicking read. If you need something to switch off with, I'd highly recommend this series. I can't recommend any higher than by telling you that I'm already considering of re-reading them again because they were so amusing and we all need a bit of that these day.
My thanks to The Book Stack* for this paperback copy of book in exchange of my honest thoughts
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January 1, 2022
Widowed heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber-Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bommberg is back!
Murder Most Fancy is the follow up to Kellie McCourt’s debut novel Heiress On Fire. I loved the Australian author’s first novel and while this was a lot of fun, it didn’t quite reach the dizzying heights I expected it to.
Indigo’s day has started with a bang. She has been embarrassed by her first love, committed two crimes, restarted a childhood battle with Bettina and to top it off, tripped over a dead man. All this while taking a stroll in her grandmother’s garden. I think I would be reluctant to leave the house with all this bad luck! With the success of solving her first crime in Heiress On Fire, Indigo doesn’t have the option. She has two matriarchs to contend with, Dame Elizabeth and her own grandmother.
Dame Elizabeth Holly, her grandmother’s neighbour and Bettina’s grandmother, asks Indigo to learn the identity of the dead man’s body. Indigo’s own grandmother wants her to find Dame Elizabeth’s missing friend, a gentleman that the Holly’s do not want their grandmother involved with. It’s a good thing Indigo isn’t employed as she’s billionaire, and she has her sidekick, ex con Esmeralda to help. Add to the mix a hot cop and her dead husband’s brother for the shenanigans to begin!
Murder Most Fancy is a 2022 read for fans of Janet Evanovich or Heiress On Fire.
Thanks to Harper Collins Australia for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Murder Most Fancy is the follow up to Kellie McCourt’s debut novel Heiress On Fire. I loved the Australian author’s first novel and while this was a lot of fun, it didn’t quite reach the dizzying heights I expected it to.
Indigo’s day has started with a bang. She has been embarrassed by her first love, committed two crimes, restarted a childhood battle with Bettina and to top it off, tripped over a dead man. All this while taking a stroll in her grandmother’s garden. I think I would be reluctant to leave the house with all this bad luck! With the success of solving her first crime in Heiress On Fire, Indigo doesn’t have the option. She has two matriarchs to contend with, Dame Elizabeth and her own grandmother.
Dame Elizabeth Holly, her grandmother’s neighbour and Bettina’s grandmother, asks Indigo to learn the identity of the dead man’s body. Indigo’s own grandmother wants her to find Dame Elizabeth’s missing friend, a gentleman that the Holly’s do not want their grandmother involved with. It’s a good thing Indigo isn’t employed as she’s billionaire, and she has her sidekick, ex con Esmeralda to help. Add to the mix a hot cop and her dead husband’s brother for the shenanigans to begin!
Murder Most Fancy is a 2022 read for fans of Janet Evanovich or Heiress On Fire.
Thanks to Harper Collins Australia for the opportunity to read and review this book.
May 4, 2022
I read "Heiress on Fire" last year and it immediately became one of my favorite books. And when I saw that a second book was coming out, I was beyond excited for it. It was pretty much an instant pre-order. "Murder Most Fancy" did not disappoint. It's a satirical and high-camp, and a very fun, easy, summery read. I loved all of the intrigue and hijinks. Both books are so over the top and silly, but in such an enjoyable way. The mystery was good, and I didn't guess who did it, which is a plus for me. There were plenty of unexpected twists and red herrings. I really hope that there is going to be a book 3 coming out. I wants 3 million more books starring Indigo and Esmerelda.
I've seen a lot of reviews saying that they didn't read the first book in this series before picking this one up. And while I would say this reads well as a standalone, I would recommend reading book 1 first. There are a lot of references to the events of book 1 in this book.
All in all, I loved this book and just want more.
I've seen a lot of reviews saying that they didn't read the first book in this series before picking this one up. And while I would say this reads well as a standalone, I would recommend reading book 1 first. There are a lot of references to the events of book 1 in this book.
All in all, I loved this book and just want more.
January 5, 2022
Thank you Harlequin for sending us a copy to read and review.
Murder Most Fancy is a tale of the return of heiress and part time sleuth Indigo and her recently released from jail, personal assistant Esmeralda who are about to unearth their next mystery.
Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg is always at the ‘right place at the right time’ or you could say ‘at the wrong place at the wrong time’ when a dead body literally stumbles at her feet.
While sneakily traipsing through her grandmothers garden Indigo and her trusted PA sidekick come across the man.
Her grandmother’s friendly neighbours convinces the two to solve the puzzle.
So Indigo begins, puts on her detective hat and tries, unsuccessfully at times, to help.
Watch and learn as they both get into trouble, mishaps and the odd serious moment, as they try and solve and unravel the latest risky exploit.
A cozy mystery with lots of humour, quirky and witty rolled into one and dripping with sarcasm.
Fun, flirty, inventive and a great big wham bam of girl power.
A crazy, wild ride that was over the top but in the best possible way.
Vibrant authentic characters, satire witty plot, unique fun premise and immensely entertaining.
Escapades, capers, hijinks, situations, shenanigans, calamity, debacles and much more to love.
Look out for the next adventures of the heiress in heels and her sassy assistant.
Murder Most Fancy is a tale of the return of heiress and part time sleuth Indigo and her recently released from jail, personal assistant Esmeralda who are about to unearth their next mystery.
Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg is always at the ‘right place at the right time’ or you could say ‘at the wrong place at the wrong time’ when a dead body literally stumbles at her feet.
While sneakily traipsing through her grandmothers garden Indigo and her trusted PA sidekick come across the man.
Her grandmother’s friendly neighbours convinces the two to solve the puzzle.
So Indigo begins, puts on her detective hat and tries, unsuccessfully at times, to help.
Watch and learn as they both get into trouble, mishaps and the odd serious moment, as they try and solve and unravel the latest risky exploit.
A cozy mystery with lots of humour, quirky and witty rolled into one and dripping with sarcasm.
Fun, flirty, inventive and a great big wham bam of girl power.
A crazy, wild ride that was over the top but in the best possible way.
Vibrant authentic characters, satire witty plot, unique fun premise and immensely entertaining.
Escapades, capers, hijinks, situations, shenanigans, calamity, debacles and much more to love.
Look out for the next adventures of the heiress in heels and her sassy assistant.
January 1, 2022
Murder Most Fancy is the sequel to Heiress on Fire. Now Murder Most Fancy can be read as a standalone but to get the most out of it I highly recommend to read the first book. And I mean come on who doesn't want to know how Indigo accidentally blows up her husband?
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it was one of the books that got me out of my reading slump.
In this sequel, Indigo has been requested, no forced to find out the identity of a dead man. Reluctantly Indigo does a little digging and soon enough she is waist deep in the murder investigation.
Now, this book isn't all just crime, action and figuring out who was the murderer was, it was also filled with a bit of hot steamy romance as well. At least Indigo has been able to work on her fainting and got to enjoy a bit of the off scene work too.
I really enjoyed the sleuthing and non qualified detective work Indigo and her Personal Assistant Esmeralda did. It had me on the edge hoping they didn't get caught or arrested.
I really hope there is a third book 🙏 because I honestly can't get enough of Indigo and Emserada. They have become one of my favourite book characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it was one of the books that got me out of my reading slump.
In this sequel, Indigo has been requested, no forced to find out the identity of a dead man. Reluctantly Indigo does a little digging and soon enough she is waist deep in the murder investigation.
Now, this book isn't all just crime, action and figuring out who was the murderer was, it was also filled with a bit of hot steamy romance as well. At least Indigo has been able to work on her fainting and got to enjoy a bit of the off scene work too.
I really enjoyed the sleuthing and non qualified detective work Indigo and her Personal Assistant Esmeralda did. It had me on the edge hoping they didn't get caught or arrested.
I really hope there is a third book 🙏 because I honestly can't get enough of Indigo and Emserada. They have become one of my favourite book characters.
January 19, 2022
Having not read Heiress on Fire I was wondering if I had missed anything that would affect my reading of this book. And although I would have liked to have read it first it didn't have any affect on my reading Murder Most Fancy as a stand alone book.
And what a quirky book it is. This is a fun book, a crazy book and an entertaining book. Indigo (with all her names!) is a clumsy, accident prone heiress that wants nothing more than to shop, eat and go to spas but somehow always gets into some sort of misadventure. And it all pans out from there.
The characters in this book are unique and funny, quirky in their own right and a lot of fun. Indigo and her Personal Shopper Esmerelda make a great pair as they are so different but they feed off of each other. The story flows well for the most part but I did find sometimes it seemed a bit long and drawn out (at 448 pages it is quite a long book).
So if you like a bit of fun, a bit of eccentric and a bit of murder/mystery than this is a book for you.
Murder Most Fancy
Kellie McCourt
Harlequin Australia
And what a quirky book it is. This is a fun book, a crazy book and an entertaining book. Indigo (with all her names!) is a clumsy, accident prone heiress that wants nothing more than to shop, eat and go to spas but somehow always gets into some sort of misadventure. And it all pans out from there.
The characters in this book are unique and funny, quirky in their own right and a lot of fun. Indigo and her Personal Shopper Esmerelda make a great pair as they are so different but they feed off of each other. The story flows well for the most part but I did find sometimes it seemed a bit long and drawn out (at 448 pages it is quite a long book).
So if you like a bit of fun, a bit of eccentric and a bit of murder/mystery than this is a book for you.
Murder Most Fancy
Kellie McCourt
Harlequin Australia
January 4, 2022
Murder Most Fancy is book number two in the Indigo and Esmeralda series. What could our heiress and felon get up to in this novel? A lot apparently. Within 48 hours of arriving home Idigo finds an unknown body in her Grandmother's backyard. And when I meant found, I mean poor Indigo tripped over the body (there may or may not be video evidence). The police are called to the scene and Indigo finds herself in another police investigation. Nextdoor neighbour Dame Elizabeth Holly and Grandmother enlist the help of Indigo and Esmerlada to find out who this homeless man is and we are taken on an adventure. We are reintroduced to old characters and new ones along the way.
This was such a fun fast paced read and I can’t wait to see what other adventures await both Indigo and Esmeralda.
Thank you Harlequin Australia and Netgalley for a copy of this book for my honest review.
This was such a fun fast paced read and I can’t wait to see what other adventures await both Indigo and Esmeralda.
Thank you Harlequin Australia and Netgalley for a copy of this book for my honest review.
March 6, 2022
What a crazy ride of a book! A mixture of clever writing with a seriously unhinged agenda. Kellie McCourt has created characters with lifestyles of the rich and entitled, some of which are genteel while others glare haughtily from the pages. Protagonist and heiress Indigo is spoilt, not entirely without boundaries, yet certainly walks in a privileged world of wealth. Her own quote 'Am I the flambeed-husband clueless-bungling heiress?' indicates she is a rich widow. Indigo's real name, often used to get a laugh, is as long as the Brisbane River and her mind has just as many twists and turns. Even the Sheldon-like forensic pathologist Dr Jem Bailly is from lengthy FMCCC.
I won't bother you with a full plot synopsis, just that Indigo finds a dead body in her grandmother's garden and spends the entire book (lots and lots of pages and kooky scenes) trying to find out who he is and why he was there. Indigo is aided and abetted in her sleuthing by Esmerelda who is either (a) street brat (b) super model (c) both. The 'we-are-family' cast consists mainly of Grandmother, Dame Elizabeth, Bettina, Gregory, Gilly, Astor and assorted staff, plus dishy detective David Searing. Occasionally a character is given a movie star description to increase reader enjoyment whereas I see overtones of book stars Agatha Raisin, Phrynne Fisher and Stephanie Plum.
Actually the casual way in which Kellie McCourt has written this double-choc-vanilla-buttermilk layered sponge cake of a crime story is deceptive. It must have taken months, if not years, to carry out spending research. It does not include my local Fella Hamilton ladieswear but there's a plethora of product placement ably supporting nail, hair and beauty, shoes, bags and clothing, cosmetics and other forms of must-have manipulation. Art and brand name-dropping became a bit tedious - Dior, Jimmy Choo, Vermeer, Golden Arches. I found the ending over-explanatory and struggled to the finish line but readers of this cheeky genre will sort it out and sail into a glowing sunset.
I won't bother you with a full plot synopsis, just that Indigo finds a dead body in her grandmother's garden and spends the entire book (lots and lots of pages and kooky scenes) trying to find out who he is and why he was there. Indigo is aided and abetted in her sleuthing by Esmerelda who is either (a) street brat (b) super model (c) both. The 'we-are-family' cast consists mainly of Grandmother, Dame Elizabeth, Bettina, Gregory, Gilly, Astor and assorted staff, plus dishy detective David Searing. Occasionally a character is given a movie star description to increase reader enjoyment whereas I see overtones of book stars Agatha Raisin, Phrynne Fisher and Stephanie Plum.
Actually the casual way in which Kellie McCourt has written this double-choc-vanilla-buttermilk layered sponge cake of a crime story is deceptive. It must have taken months, if not years, to carry out spending research. It does not include my local Fella Hamilton ladieswear but there's a plethora of product placement ably supporting nail, hair and beauty, shoes, bags and clothing, cosmetics and other forms of must-have manipulation. Art and brand name-dropping became a bit tedious - Dior, Jimmy Choo, Vermeer, Golden Arches. I found the ending over-explanatory and struggled to the finish line but readers of this cheeky genre will sort it out and sail into a glowing sunset.
January 31, 2022
Received a copy from Harpercollins Australia. Review spoiler free
***
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one. It sounded too fancy and outlandish for my preferred style of crime books. And having read another female led sleuth book last year which was annoying I wondered if the shoe or clothes would be as annoying as that book.
However, the only thing that annoyed me about this book was that I hadn't read book #1 in the series! It was only mildly annoying as I read it, it wasn't overly mentioned so I wasn't even sure if there was a previous book or it was a set up for more details to come later.
You don't need to have read the first book to enjoy this one. McCourt did a great job of having the conversations seem well rounded without any prior knowledge of each character. And unlike some series nothing was harped on about too much too annoy me.
The shoe shopping added to the 'high life style', and even the main character was somewhat level headed knowing that certain shoes or clothes would be in appropriate at different sleuthing times.
If there's a third in the series I'd love to read it to see if any romance comes out for certain characters. And I may even go back to read and discover the characters from book 1!
***
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this one. It sounded too fancy and outlandish for my preferred style of crime books. And having read another female led sleuth book last year which was annoying I wondered if the shoe or clothes would be as annoying as that book.
However, the only thing that annoyed me about this book was that I hadn't read book #1 in the series! It was only mildly annoying as I read it, it wasn't overly mentioned so I wasn't even sure if there was a previous book or it was a set up for more details to come later.
You don't need to have read the first book to enjoy this one. McCourt did a great job of having the conversations seem well rounded without any prior knowledge of each character. And unlike some series nothing was harped on about too much too annoy me.
The shoe shopping added to the 'high life style', and even the main character was somewhat level headed knowing that certain shoes or clothes would be in appropriate at different sleuthing times.
If there's a third in the series I'd love to read it to see if any romance comes out for certain characters. And I may even go back to read and discover the characters from book 1!
February 1, 2022
Sign me up to the Indigo and Esmerelda fan club. This book was a rollicking good time from the first pages and I enjoyed the ride so much. The pace is relentless, the ridiculous conspicuous wealth gobsmacking, the twists and turns just so fun. The second book starring this dynamic duo, I was entertained right up to the last page.
I loved the character development in this story for Indigo especially, she becomes a little more aware of her privileged life and liked that she actually got some sexy-time action in this book (I'm shipping her with the cop, by the way). The story itself is clever and unfolds bit by bit in such an enjoyable way for the reader. I am recommending the Indigo books to everyone now.
Read the first book (Heiress on Fire) and this one if you like: murder mysteries solved by clever women, an Australian setting and a darn good time.
I loved the character development in this story for Indigo especially, she becomes a little more aware of her privileged life and liked that she actually got some sexy-time action in this book (I'm shipping her with the cop, by the way). The story itself is clever and unfolds bit by bit in such an enjoyable way for the reader. I am recommending the Indigo books to everyone now.
Read the first book (Heiress on Fire) and this one if you like: murder mysteries solved by clever women, an Australian setting and a darn good time.
January 7, 2022
Murder Most Fancy, my introduction to the books of Kellie McCourt, has been a delight to read. This book is packed to the rafters with fabulous characters who do astounding things in a story that became more and more intriguing the further I read. I loved Indigo, heiress, investigator and lover of all things high fashion as much as she loved her freshly baked pastries and Happy Meals. Esmeralda, her unlikely personal assistant made for a brilliant sidekick with her amazing ability to preempt her employer’s requests. There was so much in this book to keep me hooked. I laughed, I swooned (Indigo’s lust interests were definitely swoonworthy) and I was totally amazed at the way Indigo and Esmeralda solved the murder at the centre of the story. I can’t wait to see what this pair will do next.
January 16, 2022
I looked forward to immersing myself in the latest Kellie McCourt novel. I read a variety of books and knew reading up on the travails of main characters Indie and Esmerelda would be a just reward after a long year. I loved Heiress on Fire (book no. 1) and with no. 2, Murder Most Fancy, I was not disappointed!
It's like summer in a novel, soothing like television's Midsomer Murders, however, with more glamour, friendship and laughter. I had to find out what was going to happen next. How would Indie and Esmerelda get into — or out of — their next mini caper? It's frothy and fun and makes you feel good reading it.
Who wouldn't want more of Indigo and Esmerelda making their world a better place?
It's like summer in a novel, soothing like television's Midsomer Murders, however, with more glamour, friendship and laughter. I had to find out what was going to happen next. How would Indie and Esmerelda get into — or out of — their next mini caper? It's frothy and fun and makes you feel good reading it.
Who wouldn't want more of Indigo and Esmerelda making their world a better place?
February 10, 2022
I have read the first "Heiress on Fire" which was entertaining and "fanciful" which then introduced me to the second in the series "Murder Most Fancy". The book was slow to start but then half way through it became very "sophisticated" and gripping. The murder was truly a mystery till the very end but what really impressed me was the technical details. This was a thoroughly researched into the up to date technical methods used in our modern day crime solving.
The politics and discrepancy through society gave the book another element of discovery.
The growth of the characters was palpable through the story and satisfying on many fronts.
A book for taking you out of the ordinary and into the universe we aspire to but a universe set with its own traps for self discovery.
The politics and discrepancy through society gave the book another element of discovery.
The growth of the characters was palpable through the story and satisfying on many fronts.
A book for taking you out of the ordinary and into the universe we aspire to but a universe set with its own traps for self discovery.
July 16, 2022
This was just as fun as the last one (and July seems to be turning into quite the murder mystery month). I loved seeing Indigo and Esmerelda get up to their usual mischief, however unwilling they seem to be about it. The plot this time was intriguing, if a bit hard to follow (although that could have been my tired, cold-addled brain), and I had a great time with it.
I will be on the lookout for the next book in the series :)
I will be on the lookout for the next book in the series :)
January 16, 2022
It was such a pleasure to reacquaint myself with Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg and her hilarious personal shopper (sidekick) Esmerelda.
When Indigo ever so gracefully discovers a dead body, the two end up investigating who the dead person was and how he came to be there.
Just like in “Heiress on Fire” these two will have you laughing out loud at the situations they find themselves in.
Kellie McCourt has done an amazing job with her second novel, and I must say it definitely was a Murder Most Fancy.
When Indigo ever so gracefully discovers a dead body, the two end up investigating who the dead person was and how he came to be there.
Just like in “Heiress on Fire” these two will have you laughing out loud at the situations they find themselves in.
Kellie McCourt has done an amazing job with her second novel, and I must say it definitely was a Murder Most Fancy.
January 9, 2022
I just loved this book. It was funny, suspenseful, it had great female characters and at moments was really moving. I really liked that there was no graphic violence or sexual violence, which is great for a murder mystery. I feel that would have made it really tricky to write, but she did a good job. It made me hungry - all the pastries! I'm going to go back and read the first one. Highly reccomend if you're looking for a book you can't put down.
March 15, 2022
I am generously giving this three but it should be 2 1/2. I was completely confused for nearly all of this book - Who what when? And even 200+ pages in, absolutely nothing had happened! All the characters are so one-dimensional and shallow it is impossible to like them or care about them. And there is basically no plot whatsoever. And if you don’t care about fashion as I do not that’s just irrelevant stuff in the book. It was just all so confusing and banal. In fact I will mark it down to 2.
May 31, 2022
A good read overall. I didn't realise it was a sequel until I started reading it, but it didn't matter that much. I will go back and read the first one though. Probably didn't need to be as descriptive as it was about all the designer clothes etc, we get it, she's rich. Also the family dynamics and the different characters toward the end were a bit confusing and I lost track of who was who but I was also tired when I read it which didn't help.
May 11, 2024
It took me numerous attempts to get as far as I did, hoping it would get better (after the enticement of "for readers of Janet Evanovich and Kerry Greenwood..."? big stretch!) but 149 pages was enough time spent on this book.
Plot = not engaging
Characters = insufficient depth to be interesting
Writing = author just waffled on; definitely can't compare with the pace, wit and sparkle of JE and KG. A longgg way from their league!
Plot = not engaging
Characters = insufficient depth to be interesting
Writing = author just waffled on; definitely can't compare with the pace, wit and sparkle of JE and KG. A longgg way from their league!
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January 11, 2022Billion-heiress Indigo-Daisy-Violet-Amber Hasluck-Royce-Jones-Bombberg and her assistant Esmerelda, who is on parole, are a dynamic team.
These two women take on the job of discovering who the dead man in Indigo's Grandmother's garden is, when they are not eating, visiting day spas or relaxing near the pool.
A perfect holiday read with an interesting mix of humor and mystery
These two women take on the job of discovering who the dead man in Indigo's Grandmother's garden is, when they are not eating, visiting day spas or relaxing near the pool.
A perfect holiday read with an interesting mix of humor and mystery
March 12, 2022
Such a slog! I won't be going back & reading the first book, Heiress on Fire. Too much time spent on brand-naming & stupid fainting-fits. Edit 150 pages of this rubbish out & you might have a book worth the reading. I really couldn't care less what happened to Indigo-with-too-many-ridiculous-names.
It really should have a "humour" tag because there were some amusing moments, mostly provided by sidekick Esmerelda, but it was just far too long.
It really should have a "humour" tag because there were some amusing moments, mostly provided by sidekick Esmerelda, but it was just far too long.
March 20, 2022
Really a 4.5 star read.
Returning to the world of Indigo and Esmerelda was just what I needed to get me out of a reading slump. It was the perfect book to escape into.
McCourt provides the fun, fluff and just enough grit to have you laughing out loud as well as picking your jaw up off the floor with some WTF moments.
I cannot wait for the next instalment in the adventures of Indigo & Esmerelda.
Returning to the world of Indigo and Esmerelda was just what I needed to get me out of a reading slump. It was the perfect book to escape into.
McCourt provides the fun, fluff and just enough grit to have you laughing out loud as well as picking your jaw up off the floor with some WTF moments.
I cannot wait for the next instalment in the adventures of Indigo & Esmerelda.
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