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The Winter Garden Mystery: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery (Daisy Dalrymple Mysteries)

By: Carola Dunn
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 0758227337
ISBN-13: 9780758227331
Released: 06 Mar 2001
RRP: £4.55
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A Fun Second Mystery - By: Mark Baker, 29 Jan 2003
The Honorable Daisy Dalrymple is working on her second article for Town & Country Magazine. This time, she's been invited to profile Occles Halll by a friend from school. Lady Valeria isn't completely happy about Daisy's presence, but agrees to let her continue. While touring the winter garden, the discovery of a dead bush leads to the discovery of a body. Grace Moss, the parlor maid, was presumed to have run away two months ago. When Lady Valeria pressures the local police into arresting one of the estate gardeners, Daisy's observations convince her that an innocent man has been arrested. She callls her friend Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher to come help, but can they solve a murder that's two months old?

This is the second book in the Daisy Dalrymple series, set in 1923 England. It's a cozy with an emphasis on character & interviewing the suspects over tons of action. But don't misunderstand; it's a great read. Lady Valeria is a strong character, & watching the other characters try to work around her is lots of fun. The pace of the story doesn't lag, with lots of new information & complications coming on a regular basis. Daisy & Alec's relationship is also very fun to watch, as they are not willing to admit to any feelings between them.

If you're looking for a book with lots of shoot-outs & close callls, look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for a good mystery with great characters & an intriguing plot, this is the series for you.