Who is your bookish OTP (one true pairing)? I love Stella and Lyndy in the Stella and
Lyndy Mystery series.
Recently married American, Stella, and Viscount “Lyndy”
Lyndhurst are celebrating their first Christmas together in Edwardian
England. Stella is excited to bring some
of her American traditions to the celebrations but is feeling some push back
from the staff and from her mother-in-law.
Her mother-in-law is happy to spend Stella’s dowery on fixing up the
estate and having more staff but is less enthused by her American traditions. When first the housekeeper, Mrs. Nelson, and
then their neighbor, die within quick succession under mysterious circumstances,
will Lyndy and Stella be able to solve the crimes?
My thoughts on this novel:
· This is the fifth novel in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery series. I have read and enjoyed book 4, but I need to read the rest of this series. Book six is next on my list!
· This mystery had many twists and turns and it kept me on my toes.
· This novel had wonderful characters. There was a lot going on in the story with the characters, families, servants, friends staying at the manor, and neighbors. I really enjoyed getting to know all these characters. I especially loved Lyndy and Stella together. They have great love, mutual respect, and are a great crime fighting duo.
· I loved the Edwardian Christmas setting. I was annoyed that the mother-in-law was spending Stella’s money, but not open to her suggestions.
· There are many other side mysteries in this story. Why did the cook disappear? Why does Stella’s things keep disappearing? How could a car disappear?
· I liked how the servants were included in the story. It gave it a Downton Abbey feel.
Overall, the Stella and Lyndy Edwardian cozy
historical mystery series is a must read.
This addition, Murder on Mistletoe Lane, is especially fun with the
Christmas setting.
Book Source: Review copy from NetGalley. Thank-you!
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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