How To Solve Your Own Murder
ISBN: 9781529430073
Description
In 1965, Frances Adams was told by a fortune teller that one day she'd be murdered. Frances spent the next sixty years trying to prevent the crime that would be her eventual demise. Of course, no one took her seriously - until she was dead. For Frances, being the village busybody was a form of insurance. She'd spent a lifetime compiling dirt on every person she met, just in case they might turn out to be her killer. In the heart of her sprawling country estate lies an eccentric library of detective work, where the right person could step in and use her findings to solve her murder. When her great-niece Annie arrives from London and discovers that Frances' worst fear has come true, Annie is thrust into her great-aunt's last act of revenge against her sceptical friends and family. Frances' will stipulates that the person who solves her murder will inherit her millions.
Reviewed on 30th November 2024
An intriguing new mystery, taking a classic setup with a new twist. We find ourselves meeting Annie, whose great-aunt received a harrowing fortune sixty years ago, and has spend that time documenting everything in her life to solve her own murder.
We get the narrative both from Annie’s modern point of view, and a historical view from her great-aunt’s notes, which is a fascinating way to see all of the suspects in multiple lights. This provides a great range of characters to learn about and investigate, and multiple strands of story to be really engaged with.
The tone was a bit darker than I was expecting from cosy crime, but this doesn’t detract from the enjoyment of reading, just meant I needed to look for something lighter to read next.
A very cleverly plotted story, and I’ve already pre-ordered the sequel to find out what the next adventure will contain.