MYSTERY

Death at the Seaside

by Frances Brody
Minotaur: St. Martin's. (Kate Shackleton, Bk. 8). Sept. 2017. 400p. ISBN 9781250098856. $25.99; ebk. ISBN 9781250098870. M
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In her eighth adventure, after Death in the Dales, Kate Shackleton plans an August vacation to the English seaside town of Whitby to visit longtime friend Alma and goddaughter Felicity. Shortly after arriving, Kate learns that Felicity has disappeared leaving only a note and a pawn ticket. Visiting a jewelry shop, Kate discovers the dead body of jeweler Jack Phillips, who was also Alma's partner. Another complication is investigating Det. Marcus Charles, whose proposal of marriage Kate previously turned down. To solve the murder and find Felicity, Kate must unravel a host of family secrets. Brody expertly weaves historical details and social issues to capture the essence of the 1920s. Kate's intelligence and curiosity make her an appealingly complex heroine.
VERDICT With a writing style and plotting reminiscent of golden age crime fiction, this is a good read-alike for fans of Jacqueline Winspear's "Maisie Dobbs'' mysteries, Charles Todd's "Bess Crawford" series, and Catriona McPherson's "Dandy Gilver" books.
Reviewed by Ann Chambers Theis , Sep 01, 2017
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