Greetings! Come a Little Closer by Rachel Abbott and Miss Mary's Daughter by Diney Costeloe are out today. Color Me Murder by Krista Davis will be released on February 27. It is the first book in A Pen & Ink Mystery series. If you are a cozy mystery reader, you will want to read this one.
Where the Wild Cherries Grow by Laura Madeleine is a historical novel that takes readers from 1969 to 1919. In 1969 William “Bill” Perch is a solicitor’s
assistant at Hillbrand and Moffat Solicitors.
Mrs. Mallory and her brother need the firm’s assistance in locating Emeline
Vane. Emeline is one of the estate’s
heirs, and she has been missing for fifty years. They are unable to sell the derelict manor
house until they can prove that she is dead.
It is up to Bill to locate Emeline or proof of her death. Bill travels to the family estate in Norfolk where
he discovers an old diary of Emeline’s along with other papers. Through Emeline’s words, Bill feels a connection
with this woman from the past. Bill
knows that she disappeared at the train station in Paris and this is where he
begins. The journey to uncover Emeline’s
whereabouts starts Bill on a new path and a chance for rich, full life.
Where the Wild Cherries Grow is a dual timeline novel. The story is told from Bill and Emeline’s point-of-views in alternating chapters. Ms. Madeleine has a nice descriptive writing style. The pace is a little slower than I normally like, but it does go with the story. The author provides vivid descriptions that allow the reader to visualize the scenes (brings the scenery of France alive). The food depictions will have your mouth watering. Emeline and Bill are well-developed characters. I found them to be real and fit into their time periods. I found the slang from 1969 to be entertaining (made me chuckle). Readers experience Emeline’s journey and I can certainly understand why she took off. Life was very different for women in 1919 especially if they were under the age of majority. I was a little disappointed with the ending. It felt incomplete. An epilogue would have been a welcome addition. I give Where the Wild Cherries Grow 4 out of 5 stars. Where the Wild Cherries Grow is a unique tale that will keep you reading to find out what happened to Emeline.
Where the Wild Cherries Grow is a dual timeline novel. The story is told from Bill and Emeline’s point-of-views in alternating chapters. Ms. Madeleine has a nice descriptive writing style. The pace is a little slower than I normally like, but it does go with the story. The author provides vivid descriptions that allow the reader to visualize the scenes (brings the scenery of France alive). The food depictions will have your mouth watering. Emeline and Bill are well-developed characters. I found them to be real and fit into their time periods. I found the slang from 1969 to be entertaining (made me chuckle). Readers experience Emeline’s journey and I can certainly understand why she took off. Life was very different for women in 1919 especially if they were under the age of majority. I was a little disappointed with the ending. It felt incomplete. An epilogue would have been a welcome addition. I give Where the Wild Cherries Grow 4 out of 5 stars. Where the Wild Cherries Grow is a unique tale that will keep you reading to find out what happened to Emeline.
I appreciate your visit. Tomorrow I will be reviewing Come a Little Closer by Rachel Abbott. It is the seventh DCI Tom Douglas novel. I hope that you have an amazing day. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
Kris
The Avid Reader
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