From the moment I started reading, I was hooked. I will confess to not being a fan of prologue, but this short introduction made me want to read more. I did not put the book down and finished it during my five hour flight.
A retired schoolteacher, Myrtle Clover investigates a murder in her town. She is not going to sit quietly and knit her life away. She wants to show her policeman son Red, that she has got what it takes to find the killer. He in turn is wanting a mother who will sit out her retirement, and not meddle in his line of work. His wife is the piggy in the middle, and is dealing with issues of her own. The storyline was light hearted, amusing and easy to read.
The image of this lady popped straight into my mind. Her shoes, her hair and her walk all came alive for me. I was able to walk alongside her during her 'investigations.' I loved how the book did that for me. I could visualise each character, the author gave just enough description to bring them alive as I wanted them to be.
The mischevious Myrtle, with her determined way took me through page after page of adventure. Garden Gnomes on the front cover? Yes they were part of the story, and were introduced in such a manner, I laughed at the way they were. This gutsy old lady, knew just which buttons to push, sometimes she pushed too hard and put herself in danger, but she strides onward towards her goal. She uses her position as a columnist in the local newspaper, to gain information. She follows red-herrings her son puts her way, but comes up trumps, she truly is a gem.
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If you are looking for a book to read for the summer, one that is different, then I recommend this book. The first in a series of Myrtle Clover antics.
10 Comments:
Glynis, thanks so much for this generous review! I'm so glad you enjoyed "Pretty." :)
Hope your dash back to the UK was a good trip!
I'm sure Elizabeth is pleased with your review.
Excellent job with the review. Now I must pull Pretty out of my TBR pile.
Hope everyone is doing better. Your family is still in my prayers.
Maribeth
Giggles and Guns
Elizabeth, you are welcome. Praise where praise is due. Sadly, it was not a pleasant visit, but a necessary one, to see my dad. I had a good companion with your book, it helped take my mind off of the reason for the flight, at times.
Alex, I think Elizabeth was happy, going by her comment. :)
Maribeth, you must read it. Dad is ok, he is in his own world now. PJ's and overcoat, with his worldly goods in his pocket, bless him. Thanks for your prayers.
Oh! I bet mysteries are SO much fun to write! what fun!
I adore that cover....!
I don't read too many mysteries, but the title of this one is *too* good!
You write a pretty good review! This sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out, and I agree with KM. The title is pretty awesome.
Thanks for the review, Glynis! And I love your new photo. Looks great.
Oh, we just love Elizabeth! I want to buy her book just because I've gotten to know her and appreciate her. See, that's what social media does for us. Isn't it great!
Hope you're doing well, Glynis!
This was a great review! You definitely make me want to read the book. Just from following Elizabeth online, I had a feeling her books would be great reads.
Straight From Hel
I am so glad you all enjoyed my review. Thank you for visiting.
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