Something Whiskered
Book Summary
A dead baron, an Irish castle, and an unexpected ghost . . . Charlie Harris, Helen Louise Brady, and their feline friend Diesel find themselves hot on the trail of a conniving killer in this delightful Cat in the Stacks Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Miranda James.
Charlie Harris and his wife, Helen Louise Brady, have arrived in Ireland for their honeymoon. After a few days in Dublin, they head to County Clare, ancestral home to Helen Louise’s extended family, the O’Bradys. Her cousin Lorcan runs Castle O’Brady as a bed-and-breakfast with his wife Caoimhe and their daughter and son-in-law. But upon arrival at the castle, the newlyweds are shocked to see a body falling from the roof.
The dead man is centenarian Finn, Baron O'Brady, Lorcan’s grandfather, which means that Lorcan now becomes the new Baron O'Brady. Was someone in a hurry for Lorcan to assume the title and ownership of the estate? Or is there another reason for wanting Finn dead? And why is a ghostly cat making an appearance in their room-is he trying to warn them? Charlie and Helen Louise must answer these questions and more as they realize the local garda can't solve the crime alone. And along with Diesel they will have to investigate themselves or risk something wicked coming their way…
My Thoughts
Something Whiskered by Miranda James is a delightful tale. I enjoyed
Helen Louise, Charlie, and Diesel’s adventures in Ireland. Their honeymoon got
off to a soaring start. The vivid descriptions
of the castle and grounds allowed me to envision them. I agreed with Charlie about the library. It is a place where I would happily spend
weeks in exploring and reading. I was
happy that the honeymooners took Diesel with them. I love how he chimes in on conversations
(getting his two cents in) and gives comfort to those who are distressed. Diesel is also a good judge of
characters.
The mystery began right
away.
The way the body was discovered
was certainly unique as was the manner of death. I liked that Charlie and Helen Louise worked together
to solve the crime. Helen Louise knew
the people involved, which was helpful.
At the end of the book, I was left with a couple of unanswered
questions. It was nice to meet Helen
Louise’s Irish relatives. There were
some colorful characters working and residing on the estate. I also enjoyed the Irish slang and phrases. Something Whiskered is the seventeenth A Cat in the Stacks Mystery. While fans of the
series will enjoy this installment, I recommend newcomers start with a
different book. I enjoyed the departure
from Charlie’s normal locale, but I did miss the regular cast of
characters. Something Whiskered is a máirt
tale with a charming moggy, lipstick threats, an ancient elevator, drunken
rants, car troubles, and a happy honeymoon.
Something Whiskered is available from Amazon*. You can find the other books in A Cat in the Stacks Mysteries here. If you follow Miranda James on Amazon, they will send you an email when he has a new book release. Other books that came out today are Trusting the Amish Farmer by Laurel Blount (a heartwarming story) and Hunting the Amish Witness by Dana R. Lynn (a suspenseful story). I will return tomorrow with A Family on His Doorstep by Alena Auguste (there will be a giveaway). I hope that you have a joyful day. I am off to run a couple of errands. Do you plan out your errands? I try to arrange them out for efficiency. I am lucky that I can usually go in a circle. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
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