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Mrs. Malory and a Time to Die (Thorndike Mystery)

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I jumped into the world of Mrs. Sheila Malory without knowing that Hazel Holt has written many other books in this mystery series. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and found it quite interesting because it is presented in quite a different way from most mysteries. The situation which struck me first was that there was no official police or investigative presence in this story. I couldn't quite figure out how the mystery was going to be solved. Since this is my first Mrs. Malory story, I don't know if this is the method used in the other books featuring this character.

After finishing the story I feel that I know these characters almost as well as I know my own friends and neighbors. It is the type of book where the local and family happenings hold all the attention and the solving of the mystery is accomplished by a true, complete amateur. Circumstances work themselves out so that Sheila Malory and her friend Rosemary untangle all the threads which have led to the deaths. It is the low-key kind of book which made me think about my own circle of friends and how we each gather small bits and pieces of a happening and when we put all the information together if forms a whole picture. Once I figured out that this book was written as a mystery, but from a slightly different angle, I relaxed and enjoyed getting to know Sheila and Rosemary along with their children, grandchildren, neighbors and friends.

Another interesting puzzle for Mrs. Mallory. Not as intricate as some, but a good read on a winter evening in front of the fire.

Although I enjoy all the Mrs. Malory and...books, this one in particular is well-written. The surprise ending is brilliant. Some times when an author gives a surprise ending the reader can feel some how cheated...not this time. All the clues are there and plenty of suspects. Bravo to Hazel Holt for trying something out of the ordinary.

Jacqui Taylor
Author of "The Traveler's Guide to New England: MASSACHUSETTS"
www.jacquitaylorphoto.com

Very good. I always enjoy Hazel Holt's books. Arrived in good condition

thank you.

Felise

Hazel Holt's MRS. MALORY AND A TIME TO DIE tells of one Sheila Malory and an old friend found dead in his stables from a blow to the head. And that's just the beginning of a murder spree Sheila needs to put the cap on in this fine mystery. A top pick for mystery readers.