Regular review readers know that I enjoy mysteries and that
Rhys Bowen is a favorite author so I was grateful to receive a copy of her
newest - GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST - through NetGalley. Once again,
Molly Murphy Sullivan is faced with solving a mystery – this time at a fancy
house party in the New York City area. Molly and her husband, Daniel, soon
discover that the only child of their hosts, a young girl, went missing ten
years earlier – with no body or ransom note ever discovered. Molly is persistent,
though, and begins to solve the puzzle.
Or does she? There are plenty of surprises and suspects. The early
1900s, a mansion along the Hudson, servants and the Christmas season combine
nicely to form the backdrop for one of the stronger entries in this 17 book (so far) series.
Award winning author Bowen has crafted many memorable
characters, including Evan Evans, and Lady Georgiana Rannoch (Royal Spyness
series), plus I also recommend her stand-alone novel from last Spring, In Farleigh Field, for fans of mystery and historical fiction.
Looking for another Christmas cozy? I loved the beautiful cover (shown above) of CHRISTMAS
IN LONDON by Anita Hughes. This novel has a
contemporary setting and plenty of romance, although perhaps too much for some? Two young women, one a chef and the other a TV producer, head to London for a holiday show and while there encounter some rather immature men. Despite drama and conflict, the story itself could be more engaging, but the food,
shopping, and evoking of London at the holidays is great – escapism and pure fun!
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