About the Book:
"Drew Farthering loves a good mystery, although he generally expects to find it in the pages of a novel, not on the grounds of his country estate. When a weekend party at Farthering Place is ruined by murder and the police seem flummoxed, Drew decides to look into the crime himself. With the help of his best friend, Nick Dennison, an avid mystery reader, and Madeline Parker, a beautiful and whip-smart American debutante staying as a guest, the three try to solve the mystery as a lark, using the methods from their favorite novels.
Soon, financial irregularities at Drew’s stepfather’s company come to light and it’s clear that all who remain at Farthering Place could be in danger. Trying hard to remain one step ahead of the killer–and trying harder to impress Madeline–Drew must decide how far to take this game."
My Review:
As I started reading the book, the first 100 pages or so drew me in. The plot was good in the beginning and the British quips had me smiling at times reminding me of sayings my mum or grandmother would say (ex.: nosey parker). Even some of the banter between the characters added refreshing humor. In continuing to read, however, I found the plot to be rather flat. The romance piece between Madeleine and Drew really wasn't a good complement to the solving of a murder story-line, and the clues to solving the murder seemed too convoluted. I just wasn't impressed.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to preview the book--the opinions which I wrote are my own.
Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
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