Murder on the Sacred River by Tasha Alexander

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Today I am reviewing “Murder on the Sacred River” the 20th instalment in the A Lady Emily Mysteries by Tasha Alexander.   

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In this next enthralling mystery in Tasha Alexander’s bestselling series, Lady Emily chases down a killer in India along the misty banks of the sacred river Narmada.

1908: Lady Emily and her husband Colin Hargreaves, along with an eccentric group of English tourists, are vacationing in India at Ahilya Fort, the old home to the Maharaja’s family, when a man is found shot along the Narmada River. Emily and Colin jump into action, but their suspect list is large, including a wonderful spinster and her not-so-wonderful companion; a local doctor; a widow who lives nearby; an English explorer; and an Englishman who now runs a tea plantation near Darjeeling.

1740: Fifteen-year-old Ahilyabai has been married to the son of Malharrao Holkar, the Lord of the Malwa territory, for seven years. Now the time has finally come to produce an heir. But though Ahilya’s in-laws have shown her nothing but kindness, her notoriously-drunken husband remains a mystery to her, having rarely spoken to Ahilya since their wedding as children. Faced with this tortured and distant man, Ahilya’s sense of loyalty is tested as she attempts to balance fulfilling her duty with forging her own destiny. Her decisions will have ripple effects across time—including Lady Emily’s investigation almost two hundred years later.

Lady Emily’s case takes a dramatic turn when a shocking new person arrives at the fort—and when the killer strikes again shortly afterwards, she and Colin must race to uncover the villain’s identity before it’s too late.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which combines historical fiction, mystery, and romance.

The story follows Lady Emily and her husband Colin as they investigate the murder of a man found shot along the Narmada River. The mystery is engaging, with several suspects and plot twists that keep the reader guessing.

The relationship between Lady Emily and Colin is a highlight of the book. Their loving and supportive marriage, complete with occasional flirty banter, adds warmth to the story.

The book features two timelines: one set in 1908 India and the other in 1740 Fifteen-year-old Ahilyabai has been married to the son of Malharrao Holkar, the Lord of the Malwa territory. Her decisions will have ripple effects across time…

Murder on the Sacred River is a worthwhile read for fans of historical mysteries and romance. Tasha Alexander's writing is engaging, and the characters are well-developed. I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series.  

I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Minotaur Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and a Mystery at Sea

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Today I am reviewing "The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives and a Mystery at Sea” the 3rd instalment in The Fish and Chip Shop Detectives Mystery series by Jenny Kane set in Mousehole a picturesque fishing village in Cornwall, England.  

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⛵Don't miss book 3 in the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency Series, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch and Peter Boland - available to pre-order now!⛵

Get ready to join the Fish and Chip Shop Detectives as they set sail on their latest investigation...

In the picturesque Cornish seaside village of Mousehole, Maggie and Ryan are busy running Robbins' Fish and Chip Shop. They love nothing more than a cup of tea, a nice slice of cake... and solving a murder mystery.

But Maggie and Ryan weren't expecting to find a dead body in the castle on St Michael's Mount, a famous island known for its causeway that disappears under water at high tide.

Already searching for a local youth, Mitch, who's been missing for three weeks, Maggie and Ryan fear the worst. Then when a fishing boat is stolen, the detectives begin to suspect that all three mysterious events are somehow connected...

Has Mitch found himself in at the deep end? And can the amateur sleuths solve their latest case before the truth is left out at sea?

Praise for the Fish and Chip Shop Detective Agency series:
'Well this was simply fantastic. It was everything I was looking for in a small town cozy murder mystery' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love the story and the I enjoyed catching up with Maggie and Ryan.  Mr. Robbins is sadly missed by everyone but Maggie and Ryan want to make him proud by keeping the shop going while still having a detective agency.  

The mystery is interesting and well plotted, and had plenty of twists to keep engaged right to the very end. I kept guessing and second-guessing myself but I was right on who the killer was.

Overall, this book is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries and heartwarming fiction. Jenny’s writing is engaging, and her characters are lovable and well-crafted. I highly recommend this charming novel and look forward to the next instalment.

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I requested and received an advance readers copy from NetGalley and the publisher.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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The Victims of St Just by Sally Rigby

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Today I am reviewing "The Victims of St Just” the 8th instalment in A Cornwall Murder Mystery series featuring DI Lauren Pengelly and DS Matt Price by Sally Rigby.

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A high-end weekend cookery course at a beautifully restored Cornish manor promises fine dining, an exclusive guest list and the food event of the year. Instead, it ends in murder.

When the body of Russell Keene is discovered locked inside a commercial freezer at Tredown Manor, Detective Lauren Pengelly is called to St Just to investigate. Russell was the boyfriend and business partner of celebrity chef Lydia Yeoman – and it quickly becomes clear his death was no accident. Someone trapped him inside and left him to die.

As Lauren and her partner Detective Matt Price interview the small group of staff and guests present that night, old resentments and buried secrets begin to surface. Cut off in an isolated manor house, everyone had a motive, and everyone is a suspect.

Then a second guest is attacked, and Lauren realises the killer is still among them, ready to strike again. With time running out, can she uncover the truth before anyone else pays the price?

A gripping, twist-filled mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page. Fans of LJ Ross, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis will be hooked.

I love visiting Cornwall, and even though there weren’t a ton of long descriptive scenes like in some books, there was just enough to know we were there and I could picture it.

I really liked the dynamics between the investigative team and how they played off each other. The stalking storyline adds so much tension for Lauren, both personally and professionally, and that extra danger made it a true nail-biter for me. 

The mystery was really interesting, well plotted, and had just enough twists to keep you engrossed and wanting to know what happens next. 

This series is quickly becoming one of my favorite British crime series. I recommend this book to all my mystery lover friends.

I requested and received an Advanced Readers Copy from Storm Publishing and NetGalley.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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