A Death in the Highlands
Author: Caroline
Dunford
Category: Historical
Fiction Mystery
Suitable for: Teens+
My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Format Read for Review: Kindle
Pages: 145
Description: Euphemia
a maid for a wealthy family finds herself promoted to housekeeper and put in
charge at the family’s hunting lodge in the Scottish Highlands. After the
mysterious death of one of the guests she finds herself trying to solve the
murder before an innocent person is punished for it.
In Short: This is
the second book in the Euphemia Martins Mysteries but it stands alone well and makes
for a quick fun read. The mystery will have you guessing the entire time. It
makes for a fun trip back in time to the beautiful Scottish Highlands. The
slight hint of romance will make you eager to read the next book to see if
love will flourish.
Pros: I loved the
mystery in this book. I was constantly second guessing my assumptions and ended
up being totally surprised at the ending. Although the killer surprised me after
looking back at the clues it was completely believable so I didn't feel like I was
being tricked. I also really appreciated how well this book ‘stood alone.’ When
I got it I didn't realize it was the 2nd book in a series but the
character development was still strong and enough back story given to
completely immerse me in the story. I am a huge fan of historical fictions and
mysteries and I loved how this book was done.
Cons: Although I
loved the story in this book I knocked off half a star because it lacked a little something something to make it perfect. I would have liked a little
more romance. There is the slightest little hint of a love story forming and I
am dying to see how that turns out. I really like the main character, Euphemia
and admire how hard she works to support her family so I really want her to
have a happily ever after. I hope that there will be more of a love story for
her in the next book in the series.
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