I love visiting the FitzMorris ladies and catching up with their zany adventures.
About the Book
Enjoy a visit to the idyllic Cotswolds where the blackberry jam is delicious, the pumpkins are ripe and a killer is plotting death.
Vivian Plover is an unlikely murderer but needs must. If her bumbling husband is ever going to reach the exalted office of Lord-Lieutenant, Vivian, in sensible shoes, twin set and pearls has some murderous work to do. She is beset by challenges, from her godson’s fake fiancée to Dee’s meddling.
With the worthies of Little Warthing falling foul of accidents, can Dee FitzMorris thwart her scheme or will she find herself yet another victim?
Rarely has murder been so amusing.
Indulge in this quirky and humorous cozy crime novel that will keep you entertained from start to finish. Set in modern-day England, amidst the charming British Cotswold countryside, “Season for Murder” delivers a captivating blend of mystery and comedy. With its light-hearted atmosphere and engaging whodunit plot, this British detective series is a must-read for fans of cozy crime murder mysteries.
My Thoughts
This is the third book, and I thoroughly enjoyed each one. This one is set leading up to an All Hallow’s Eve party, similar to Halloween. But it’s also time to announce a new Lord-Lieutenant. Being American, I only vaguely understand this, but it’s some monarchy-based public office. And apparently, somebody wants it enough to kill for it. Considering that’s how lots of people became nobility in the past, this doesn’t seem that far off to my American sensibilities—just kidding, probably.
Either way, it’s delightful to visit with the three generations of FitzMorris ladies as the matriarch, Dee, narrowly escapes death, and all three definitely listen when the local cops tell them not to interfere with police business. This has a special impact when not one but two of them are head-over-heels in love with two of the FitzMorris ladies.
The cast of characters that makes up the town is just as fun – featuring two clowns, a grumpy anti-establishment ranter, a pleasant lady vicar, and several other colorful personalities. If you need a nice, gentle vacation with just a little side of mild murder, I always think you can never go wrong with a cozy mystery. And this is a fantastic, sweet series. It ticks all the boxes and has a wonderful cast.
The plot was complex enough that it kept me going but not so hard that I had to work for it. Just what I want when I pick up a cozy. A good mystery but not a mind-boggling, headache-inducing one. And characters feel like people you’d want to know and visit with.
I’m so grateful to the author and Love Books Tours for including me on this tour, and I can’t wait for the next one!
Who’s It For?
If you’re a cozy mystery fan, you will love this series. This one, set near Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve and drenched in all manner of cozy aspects, is especially amazing for the average cozy lover. I can’t recommend this series for cozy lovers enough. It’s my favorite genre, alongside thrillers, and has been for more than a decade, so unlike some of the other genres, I know a good one when I see it! I also love that, except for the obvious ones, it’s hard to come up with content warnings for cozy mysteries. And, often, even if they are there, they’re dealt with delicately and gently. So, if you need a break from the bad of the world, visit a world where things are going bad, but somehow it feels really cozy.
Content Warnings: Death, Drowning, Murder, Violence, Politics, Betrayal, Mental Illness
Question of the Day
Have you ever bobbed for apples or carved a jack o’ lantern? Do you enjoy it either?
Answer of the Day
Yes, I’ve done both. I used to bob for apples almost every year, and jack-o’lanterns are a family tradition.
About the Author
Anna A. Armstrong writes uplifting, cosy mysteries. Set in rural villages, they overflow with friendship, warm family relationships, delicious food, beautiful gardens and romance as well as the odd murder to spice things up. At the heart of her stories are her colourful characters who have their own varied foibles. There is nothing like a spot of murder for revealing who people are and what makes them tick.
Growing up in home counties England, Anna was surrounded with dogs and horses as well as the wide variety of people who make up village life. Her observation skills were further honed by studying Anthropology at university. Much to her family’s embarrassment, she often can’t resist pulling out a pad and sketching random strangers in a restaurant.
When not indulging her love of travelling, Anna divides her time between the quintessentially English village of Burford in the Cotswolds and the rugged Isle of Man, the jewel of the Irish Sea. She is passionate about food, her garden, her three dachshunds, family and latterly trick riding, just in case running off to the circus becomes an option!
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Bookshop US: https://bookshop.org/a/25511/9781739421748
Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/5qC8H82
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Published by Amorina Carlton. Award-winning American author, Amorina Carlton, is currently working on her first novel. You can find more about her published work and works in progress on the home page. She also serves as the PR/Marketing Lead for Ravens and Roses Publishing, and reviews books, mostly by other indie authors, here and on Bookstagram.