Review: Very funny and entertaining story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 16, 2012
This review was originally posted at Library Cat book review blog.I had a lot of fun reading this book. I was expecting cozy mystery. What I got was very funny and entertaining reading and very little mystery (unfortunately). I fell in love with Richard and Emma and their wager. Living under duke's roof is not very easy. There are plenty of comic situations.My favorite teaser (I hope the author doesn't mind):The duke finally spoke," Is this a new fashion in London of eating breakfast? One must no longer sit on chairs but stand on them? And what in the world is Mrs Barker doing...I am a little afraid to ask.""A mouse, father," Catherine replied meekly." A mouse? " he asked, staring at Mr Barker.Mr Barker turned bright red." And who was asking for cheese?"" The mouse, " Emma spoke, embarrassed." I see, the mouse was asking for cheese."The book started with historical romance, fulfilled with funny and silly situations, and then turned into mystery with murder. The mystery part was a little bit Agatha Christie's style. After so much laughing, I was pleasantly surprised by good old "whodunit" mystery. I wanted more of it, not just the last twenty percents of the book. Richard and Emma, Catherine and Lord Raikes, the Duke himself, I loved the characters. They were all well developed. There was love and pride, jealousy and laughter, blackmailing and hate. Everything under same roof.This book has it all. Very enjoyable reading. I'm definitely Anya Wylde's fan now. She did a great job here. It's her debut novel, and I honestly hope that there will be more books from her in the future.Who won the wager? I definitely recommend you to read the book.