Having already read “Death by the Book” by Julianna Deering, I knew what to expect from “Murder at the Mikado” – a gentlemanly mystery full of English sweetness and charm. To be true, I enjoyed “Murder at the Mikado” far more than “Death by the Book” because more clues were given and it gave me something to try and figure out. I didn’t get this in “Death by the Book”
The main character, Drew Farthering, is as always, the sort of person you want to be, as is his fiancée, Madeline Parker. They both exude charm and Godly mercy and grace. I also enjoy the way their gentry language is written.
I can’t say I loved reading about sordid affairs like the different characters were involved in but at least they were written in such a way as to show the sinfulness without being graphic. The same can be said about the murders. (After all this is a murder mystery) They are not at all graphic or explicit – thankfully.
If you’re looking for a mystery novel that keeps you guessing but won’t have you worrying about boogiemen after dark, this is the one.
BTW, I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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