MONDAY BOOK MUSINGS: WHAT AM I READING? 30.6.14

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A bit of sun breaking through a weekend of rainy storms - exactly how the reading seemed this weekend as well~ the lovely sight of sunshine! * I completed a few reviews- the 1st upping my Canadian Book Challenge #7 totals to 21 for 2014.   *

A fav annual Challenge, #8 begins Tuesday on Canada Day!
Join us? Sign up at John's BookMineSet [see my Canadian Challenge page or Book Reviews in tabs for ideas]  * Anne of Green Gables LM Montgomery audiobook Anne of Avonlea LM Montgomery audiobook Postern of Fate Agatha Christie audiobook The Art of Arranging Flowers Lynne Branard kindle * I then treated myself to Julianna Deering's newest  Drew Farthering mystery set to release Tuesday - July 1st! {Great Canada Day celebration for this smitten reader} *

I LUV the series! Vintage covers, the hero, 30's dialogue and the setting is perfection - a manor house in the English countryside.  *  Here's the 1st Paragraph Intro~ "Actors," the barman muttered to no one in particular as he wiped a freshly washed glass." * Here's a teaser ~ "That would be Fleur.  One moment purring like a kitten, the next, claws out and yowling.  One can never tell about the fairer sex." {Joining Tuesday Intros at Diane's and Teaser Tuesdays at MizB's} * The synopsis ~

Just as Drew Farthering thinks his life has found smooth waters, Fleur Landis, an old flame, reappears in his life. She's married now, no longer an actress, and he expects she'll soon disappear--until she comes to him in dire need. The lead actor in her old troupe's production of The Mikado has been murdered, and Fleur is the police's number one suspect. 

Drew would love nothing more than to just focus on his fiance, Madeline, and their upcoming wedding, but he can't leave Fleur in the lurch--even if she did break his heart once. As Drew, Nick, and Madeline dive into the murder, they discover more going on behind the scenes of the theater troupe than could ever have been imagined. Nearly everyone had a motive, and alibis are few and far between. It's Drew's most complicated case yet.

* Intelligent, quick witted, and personable, I am definitely in luv with Drew Farthering. All manners, dynamic and debonair, he knows what he's about relationally and in his peerage connections.  When Fleur, a former actress and attachment, appeals to Drew for assistance, he is drawn into the scenarios at the reproach of his American fiance, Madeline, who prefers Fleur leave Drew out of her troubles. The repeated contacts have Madeline distressed and troubled waters between her and Drew add to the confusion Drew faces in dealing with the murder amongst the actors.
Always a treat to pick up another Drew Farthering mystery. Ms Deering has mastered the 1930's era in dialogue and manner, making each edition a pleasurable escape into the English manor life. 
The stories are easily read as individual entries, but the development of Drew and Madeline's romance is a lovely continuum best enjoyed throughout the series. And of course our knowledge and involvement increases if we're following the series from the 1st book.

 Mysteries that keep this reader guessing to each satisfying conclusion.

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*Appreciation to BethanyHouse for providing a reading and review copy without cost or compensation.








* That's my current picture for Monday's reading, Teaser Tuesdays, and Tuesday's Intros. * A great lineup of books is waiting to keep me happy when this weather keeps me indoors ~

 

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Some great book giveaways pinned HERE

and a brand new giveaway offer for upcoming release of
Camille Elliot's Regency mystery novel,
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along with several more great novel Giveaways at goodreads 
{currently open}

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