In this sixth installment in the Drew Farthering Mystery series, Drew, Madeline, Nick & Carrie are heading to Scotland for the British Open. When Lord Rainsby, their host, ends up dead, Drew is compelled to check it out.
I loved that Chief Inspector Birdsong happened to be in Scotland too. He seemed to know that Drew would get all mixed up in another mess before Drew did.
The mystery is solid. So many people have a motive that it was a challenge to try to figure out who the villain was. The melodramatic Mrs. Pike and the slick-fingered Count were pretty entertaining. There’s even an unexpected twist that surprised me.
As with other books in the series, there is a serious undercurrent. Carrie struggles with fear and must come to terms with who Nick is and what he seems to be called to do if she is going to be able to move forward with him.
Although this book was not as funny as the first two books in the series, the relationships between Drew and Madeline and Drew and Nick were so rich, beautiful, and satisfying. I love it when one of the main romances occurs between a husband and wife.
If you love a good mystery, check this series out. Although you could read this as a stand-alone book, it’s better when read with the backstories of the main characters in mind.
Thank you to Bethany House for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. I was not required to leave a positive review. All opinions are my own.
Drew Farthering Mystery series:
Book 1: Rules of Murder
Book 2: Death by the Book
Book 3: Murder at the Mikado
Book 4: Dressed for Death
Book 5: Murder on the Moor
Book 6: Death at Thorburn Hall
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