Murder at the Mansion

Victorian Village Mystery Series, Book 1

De: Sheila Connolly

Narrado por: Emily Durante

Katherine Hamilton's goal in high school was to escape from her dead-end hometown of Asheboro, Maryland. Fifteen years later she's got a degree in hospitality management and a great job at a high-end boutique hotel in Baltimore. Until, that is, the hotel is acquired by a chain, and she's laid off.

When Kate's high school best friend calls with a mysterious invitation to come talk with the town leaders of Asheboro, she agrees to make the trip, curious about where this new opportunity might lead. Once Kate arrives, the town council members reveal that their town is on the verge of going bankrupt, and they've decided that Kate's skills and knowledge make her the perfect person to cure all their ills.

The town has used its last available funds to buy the huge Victorian mansion just outside of town, hoping to use it to attract some of the tourists who travel to visit the nearby Civil War battle sites. Kate has less-than-fond memories of the mansion, for personal reasons, but to make matters worse, the only person who has presented a possible alternate plan is Cordelia Walker - Kate's high school nemesis. But a few days later, while touring the mansion, Kate stumbles over a body - and it's none other than Cordelia.

©2018 Sheila Connolly (P)2018 Tantor

interesting but a little slow

a lot of wine and everything moved slowly. didn't love the repetition. and sometimes the logic was uneven.

Great story

I liked the characters and the whole story. I will look forward to the next in series

Murder and g rated romance

I truly enjoyed the history and fun in this book. A little more descriptive comments on the are ar round the town could have helped

Intriguing mystery

Sheila weaves a good story with side info on research, and history. Good character development, and a sense of place.

good effort, left me wanting more

I had higher hopes as I enjoy the author's County Cork series. I didn't hate it, but I didnt love it.

First, the main character, Kate, was terribly annoying with how snobby she was about people "not leaving their hometown", like its some terrible crime or an indication of a failure in life...disappointing.

Second, the fact that all these people could not move past some issues that happened in high school, was incredibly odd to me...move on, people...you're 30/40 year old adults by now.

Third, for someone you "hate" you refer to her by a nickname, which is often a term of endearment, but its also an annoying nickname. I would never refer to someone I despised as "Cordy".

Fourth, the narrator (audiobook) should not attempt male voices...she just made them all sound doofy.

Oh yeah, and a murder happened, but it was really kind of overshadowed by everything else.

The story, itself, wasn't bad. I enjoyed it, but just not as much as her other County Cork stories, so I'm making comparisons. I will continue on, but not right now. I think I am needing a break from the cozies...they are wearing a little thin right now.

Meh

Murder at the Mansion is ok. It has a decent plot and mystery and a good pace. But, I'm not impressed with the characters. The story was a bit dry and predictable.

Loved

I really love this new series. I can't wait until the ne t one cones out..

Easygoing, enjoyable

This book was easy-going and enjoyable. The story was charming. The setting was as well. Would like to have known more about what was in that attic!

Great story

I enjoyed listening to this book and tried to guess many times who was the killer and was wrong every time until the end. The description of the house I could see it in my mind and wish I could see it in real time. You will enjoy listening to this book.

A good read.

This is a light & fun book. The mix of mystery & romance is just right. It made me want to visit the town & talk to the characters.