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A review by bitrague
Death of a Ghostwriter by Gaynor Torrance
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A cleverly crafted theme where a tragic accident soon turns into a murder investigation for three amateur sleuths
Albert Franklynn is killed in a road traffic accident shortly after leaving his young wife for work. The real fun begins at the mortuary when two wives turn up to identify the body. Things get even more complicated when the two wives find out that Albert has a third wife and the accident was actually murder!
Sylvie and Harriet agree in their grief and shock to cooperate for the sake of their children and soon become friends. They are joined by Liz, a lifelong friend of Sylvie, and begin to investigate the murder. It takes all of their amateur investigative skills and a few influential contacts to try and prevent Albert's killer from striking again.
This is a very clever and intriguing theme, well written, even if the ending seemed a little rushed. I am hoping that it's the first of a series for the three ladies of Monksworthy.
Albert Franklynn is killed in a road traffic accident shortly after leaving his young wife for work. The real fun begins at the mortuary when two wives turn up to identify the body. Things get even more complicated when the two wives find out that Albert has a third wife and the accident was actually murder!
Sylvie and Harriet agree in their grief and shock to cooperate for the sake of their children and soon become friends. They are joined by Liz, a lifelong friend of Sylvie, and begin to investigate the murder. It takes all of their amateur investigative skills and a few influential contacts to try and prevent Albert's killer from striking again.
This is a very clever and intriguing theme, well written, even if the ending seemed a little rushed. I am hoping that it's the first of a series for the three ladies of Monksworthy.