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The Hazel Martin series of mysteries really fits my favorite genres with a capital B for books! First of all, they are mysteries which I love to read. Secondly, they take place in 1920s England which I also love. And thirdly, the plots are interesting and different.
I love the premise that Hazel Martin is a mystery writer who gets called in to investigations of a real murder from time to time. She is quite a lovable character who I think most women can identify with. She has recently been widowed so she is learning to do things on her own. Her station in life isn't exactly aristocratic but she does live in a Manor House and has a staff of servants. Unlike many of the wealthier folks of her time, she treats her staff more like family than servants and I love that about her.
Hazel also has a wonderful Siamese cat whose name is Dickens. He is quite the clever cat who often helps her sort out clues in the process of figuring out who did the dirty deed and why.
All in all, I have thoroughly enjoyed this short little series of mystery books by Leighann Dobbs.
The books are easy to read without too much unnecessary babble that has nothing to do with the plot. There are a few little twists that keep the reader guessing and most of all they are well written little pieces of mysteries with an historical theme.
I thoroughly enjoyed Hazel facing the changes of her circumstances and deciding that perhaps she should try to be a little more modern with her fashion sense and ways of looking at life in general. She is independent, smart and interesting to follow.
If you love a nice little mystery with not much in the way of gory styles of murder, a cozy little mystery; then I think you will enjoy the Hazel Martin Series. There is a bit of the intriguing life of the upstairs gentry with the downstairs servants that I love to read about and watch in movies. The 1920s were a time of change around the world and I think the author touches nicely on those changes. I don't think you will be disappointed if you choose to begin reading this wonderful little series of books.
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These sound like just my type of mysteries. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfectly delightful cozy mystery and a series I must read. I'm fond of historical fiction as well and I already appreciate her care for her servants. Sounds great to me!
ReplyDeleteThis series sounds wonderful, Bev. I'm sure I'd enjoy these books. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteGoing right now to check these out! I like this kind of read too! With your reviews I have no doubt that these will be enjoyable. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis series sounds like something my mother would enjoy, hadn't heard of it until your introduction. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteI'm not familiar with this series. I think I might enjoy it. Thanks for your review.
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