The five Saybrook cousins grew up in an
atmosphere of wealth and expectation. Three are officers in the
Saybrook Diamond Company; one is a playgirl; and one has disinherited
herself from the family. Corrine, who is trying to live the perfect
life, is getting married. The family is pleased, even if Corrine has
doubts. Then Poppy, the cousin who has become president of the
company, is murdered and everything changes.
Underlying the sorrow and disbelief, is
the question: Who killed Poppy? The uncomfortable truth is that it
might have been someone in the family. As they try to understand what
happened. The cousins uncover family secrets that literally change
their lives.
This book is a fun read. The plot is
fast moving. The world of a very rich and successful family makes a
good background. The five cousins are clearly delineated. These are
all good points and make the novel good escape reading.
However, the characters were not
likable. All five, with the exception of Poppy who dies early in the
book, are very self-absorbed and often seem angry. I got tired of
Corrine angrily trying to be the perfect person. Still, the plot kept
my interest, and I enjoyed the setting. This is a good book for beach
reading or a rainy day.
I reviewed this book for the Amazon
Vine Program.
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