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Description: After crossing the pond, Dr. Gwen Griffith finds herself in the quirky place she fell in love with, Dillynaidd, Wales. A former managing editor for a Texan newspaper, Gwen is ready for the next stage in her life as the head of the journalism department at the local university in town. With her best friend, Carolyn Sparks–who is also the university’s dean–at her side, Dillynaidd feels like a dream, until murder comes knocking at her doorstep.
Gwen had only just met the victim, Dr. Alice Rice, at a faculty party but that doesn't stop police detective Gareth Jones from suspecting her of foul play–after all the victim was found on her doorstep. With her journalism background, Gwen decides that it’s up to her to clear her own name. But she’ll need all the help she can get when her idyllic small town life is turned upside down in order to stay one step ahead of the killer.
This brand new series by Lucy Connelly, author of the Scottish Isle mysteries, will charm cozy mystery readers everywhere.
Genre: Mystery - Cozy
Why I Picked This Book: I've enjoyed this author's books in another series and the Welsh setting really caught my eye.
My Impression: I've really come to love Lucy Connelly's Scottish Isle series and I was really looking forward to diving into this one. It didn't disappoint. This starts out a little slower as Gwen has just moved to a new country (well returned after almost two decades away) and is starting a new job. While the body does fall fairly quickly there is some setup as the reader and Gwen get adjusted to the new setup.
I really liked the focus on investigative journalism and Ellis is a fantastic side kick. He's a great journalist in his own right with big dreams and is eager to learn. He's capable of investigating on his own and he and Gwen also really work well together. I also really enjoyed how Gwen's relationship with the detective in charge develops.
As the mystery goes along there are a few clues and investigative paths. I guessed the who and the why a little ahead of Gwen but it was a fun time getting to the solution. I'm looking forward to going back to the Welsh village the author has created and seeing more from this author.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely! I've really enjoyed everything I've read by this author.
Would I Recommend this Book? If you're a mystery fan this is a great start to a new series.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Would I Recommend this Book? If you're a mystery fan this is a great start to a new series.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
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