Twenty years ago, two young people disappeared during a house party at Oxford Manor.
The bodies were never found, and it was assumed they ran off
together until Puck, a waif-like young woman who lives on the estate,
discovers the remains of one of the missing couple. She tells no one
until Sara, Kate, and Jack arrive.
Sara arranged
the outing at Oxford Manor run by her friend, Bella. Kate and Jack are scheduled to go on
to Scotland, a trip Jack is eager to take, but when Puck tells him
about the body, the three decide to stay.
Sara has another
surprise planned for the trip. She has invited the group of friends
who were at the manor the night of the disappearance. She thinks they
may be able to help solve the old murder. From the time the guests
arrive, things get complicated and dangerous.
This is an enjoyable
cozy mystery. Sara, Kate and Jack make a great team. Sara is eager to
solve the mystery and Kate is equally eager to help her. Jack, having
experienced their last foray in mystery solving, is not so
enthusiastic, but he wants to protect Sara and Kate. This is the
third book in the series. I have not read the other two, but this one
was fine as a standalone.
The setting is
fabulous, an old manor house that has been beautifully restored with
a mysterious wilderness on the grounds. The description of the
manor’s interior is nothing short of fabulous. It makes you wonder
where all the money came from. Apparently it came from Sara, who is a
famous novelist,
which adds an interesting twist to a plot that is
full of them.
I received this book
from Harlequin for this review.
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