Killer in the Carriage House
Victorian
Village Mystery, Book 2
by Sheila
Connolly
Here again, is a perfect example of an author with
a talent for developing characters that are realistic and highly relatable. For me, the mystery takes a side seat. After reading Murder at the Mansion I recall being very excited about the next
installment in the series. As I picked
this one up, I couldn’t recall why I was so excited about it. Just a few pages in, I began to recall. Her characters and recurring theme began to
work their subtle enticement and I found myself hooked again. Perhaps it’s the overall theme of working in
an old house and digging into the past of a town, that interests me. It appeals to the explorer in me. The bonus is a strong female character that,
as strong as she is, has doubts in herself.
Bringing her hometown back to life is a big responsibility that will take
a lot of time and a ton of money. Kate isn’t
exactly sure how to get the ball rolling on the project. It doesn’t help matters when she discovers
the body of a young man in the library, as she begins the task of moving family
papers from the house. Kate didn’t think
there was anything of importance left within the boxes since the Clara Barton
letters had been removed. Was she
missing something? Readers who are looking for a series to make
them feel comfortable and at home should try this one. This would be a good series for teens. Kate is a young woman, who started in on direction
and ended up in another direction. She
is a good example of how you show and talk confidence on the outside, but you’re
really scared and unsure on the inside.
That you do and will make mistakes but can learn and move on successfully.
I wish to thank the publisher
and NetGalley for their generosity in allowing me access to the Advanced Reader
Copy for my honest review.
PUB: St.
Martin’s Press
PUB DATE:
July 9, 2019
ISBN:
9781250135889
