Murder at the Fashion House

1920s Historical Cozy Mystery (An Evie Parker Mystery, Book 8)

By: Sonia Parin

Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt

Lighthearted 1920s cozy mystery.

Evie, Countess of Woodridge, is on a mission to rescue her favorite modiste from the consequences of an unfavorable review. Her quest is a timely diversion as her granny, Toodles, appears to be suffering from a case of restlessness.

All goes well until Evie's public clash with the journalist responsible for the article is followed by the journalist's death. The circumstances are suspicious and the police is warning Evie to stay away from the case.

While she is happy to comply with the detective's request, the killer has other ideas and goes one step too far . . .

©2020 Sonia Parin (P)2022 Tantor

Lighthearted and a fun read with a good touch of intrigue.

The humor and the good natured banter between the characters in the story, it’s a good read.

Good

Fashion can cause murder.
Another good murder mystery with a lot of red herrings. Everyone gets in on the caper!

Mediorcre

An ok story, not unlike a Father Brown mystery. It was, however, too rambling and i lost interest 3/4 through story

Throat clearing tally

Only five annoying references to throat clearing in this book as opposed to almost twice as many in a prior book. The result of better weather and fewer colds? More judicious editing?