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Sipping Manhattan cocktails, strolling through Central Park and sightseeing at the Empire State building. Kitty Underhay is loving life in New York… until she stumbles across a murder!
Winter, 1936. Kitty receives an unexpected telegram just before Christmas saying that her father in New York is seriously ill. She and her husband Matt swiftly set out for America and, after a fraught ocean crossing, they arrive to discover he is much improved. Kitty decides to make the most of her visit by taking in the sights and attending a costume party thrown by her father’s friend, Mrs Dangerfield.
After a fabulous night, Kitty and Matt blow away the cobwebs with a chilly morning walk in Central Park. They enjoy watching ice skaters glide across one of the frozen lakes but then they discover their hostess Mrs Dangerfield murdered, her body partly hidden in some bushes. She is still in her evening wear, but her diamond earrings and necklace are missing.
Soon, Mrs Dangerfield’s resentful daughter, elderly chauffeur and secret lover make Kitty and Matt’s suspect list. The finger of suspicion seems to be pointing towards Mrs Dangerfield’s secretary, but then the typist turns up dead too. With a mystery killer spoiling their trip to the Big Apple, will the amateur sleuths save the day, or will they breathe their last in the city that never sleeps…?
Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Lee Strauss will adore this utterly charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans!
Title: Murder in New YorkAuthor: Helena Dixon
Series: Miss Underhay #18
Publisher: Bookouture
Date of Publication: November 25, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars
It is just about the Christmas season in 1936, and Kitty Underhay and her husband Matt are looking forward to celebrating their upcoming anniversary as well as participating in Christmas festivities. However, Kitty receives a disturbing telegram stating that her father is seriously ill. Kitty and Matt leave England and take a transatlantic trip to New York. During their weeks of travel, Kitty was really worried about her father. Imagine her surprise when she and Matt arrive and her father is in pretty good health.
Well, Christmas is in just a matter of days, so with a few parities ahead, Kitty and Matt will be spending the holiday in New York. When her father’s friend and neighbor Nora Dangerfield is murdered, police just may have more than one suspect. Back at home, Kitty and Matt are private investigators, so they cannot help but to begin poking around looking for answers themselves.
As a true fan of this long-running cozy mystery series by Helena Dixon, the murder mystery was intriguing as always. I couldn’t help but chuckle a couple of times when Kitty’s father expected to be waited on. Another thing I really enjoyed was Matt’s working on puzzles during his free time. As an avid jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, I found it gratifying that this hobby was seamlessly woven into the narrative. And let’s not forget Kitty’s penchant for snooping around while searching for answers.This book was a breeze to read and a total blast. I can’t wait to dive into the next book with Kitty and Matt and see what adventures they have in store for us. This series is a must-read for anyone who loves cozy mysteries, and I highly recommend it!
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Helena Dixon splits her time between the Black Country and Devon. Married to the same man for over thirty five years she has three daughters, a cactus called Spike, and a crazy cockapoo. She is allergic to adhesives, apples, tinsel and housework. Her addictions of choice are coffee and reality TV. She was winner of The Romance Prize in 2007 and Love Story of the Year 2010 as Nell Dixon. She now writes historical 1930's set cozy crime. Nell enjoys hearing from readers and you can read her news and contact her via her website at http://www.nelldixon.com
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