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Death of an Irish Mummy

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I recently read all three of the books in this series, but I haven't been too impressed with them. They are considered cozies, but the language is too much for a cozy. I would not recommend this to fans of cozies for that reason alone. Way too many f-bombs. General mystery fans who love a European setting might enjoy this, but the unlikable characters could turn them off. This was the best of the three Dublin Driver Mysteries, though. The plot/mystery was interesting, if not predictable. I figured out who the murderer was pretty early on, but it didn't really hurt the story. But the Williams sisters and their constant bickering went on way too long and made me not really care about the outcome.

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Megan Malone, retired from the military, is enjoying life in Dublin, Ireland. Working as a limo driver, Megan has seen her share of weird things. When American tourist becomes her next client, Megan has her doubts about this loud lady, who claims to be the heir to an earldom.
Cherise Williams is determined to prove her heritage, however, someone would prefer she doesn't find the truth.
Megan finds herself knee deep in a murder investigation, and does her best to find the answers.
This is a fun addition to the series and I really enjoyed all the colorful, quirky characters.
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I received this ARC via Netgalley and Kensington Books, in return for an honest review. While the third book in this series, it is easily read as a standalone. I love this series and I’m so glad to read the latest in the life of ex-pat, Megan Malone. Megan is retired US military and, thanks to Irish grandparents, living in Dublin and driving for Leprechaun Limos. Most of her life involves meeting interesting people and driving them around Ireland.
Sometimes, the passengers are more pain than pleasant. This time, she’s escorting American, Cherise Williams, who believes her great-grandfather is the long-lost heir to an Irish earldom. When Cherise is discovered dead, Megan must then collect and drive Cherise’s three daughters as they navigate their mother’s death abroad. Was Cherise’s death natural or aided and, if so, by whom? Megan has a serious complication because her horrible boss decides that Megan is cursed by dead bodies and tries to take adverse action against her.
How this all plays out is a well-written and interesting book and a great addition to this series! All the characters are clear and defined; the plot has so great twists to it and keeps you engaged and enjoying the journey. I can’t wait for the next trip to Megan and Ireland, until I get to travel again in person!!

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American Cherise Williams has come to Ireland to find her long-lost ancestors and prove that her family are heirs of the local earl. Driver Megan Malone drops Cherise back at her hotel after Cherise fails to persuade the local priest to give her a bone from one of the earls in the crypt at the church, and goes to pick up one of Cherise's daughters from the airport. Upon returning, they find Cherise dead, and Megan is plunged into her third murder mystery.

Megan's superstitious boss thinks Megan is cursed, fires her, and evicts her from her apartment. Megan must juggle getting her job and home back with the search for Cherise's killer.

This is a great series. The characters are all well-developed, and the plots are solid. The relationships between Megan and the other characters are strong and make them fun to spend time with, except for perhaps Megan's boss. Although, in fairness, even the local garda are eying Megan a bit askance, as she's come across no fewer than three murders in less than a year.

Long-suffering detective Paul, who is dating Megan's best friend, reluctantly assists Megan with her investigation, while trying, unsuccessfully, to keep her out of his.

Cherise's other two daughters come to Ireland to handle the funeral arrangements, and they join Megan on the hunt for their mother's killer. One of them is hiding a secret from the others that may cause them to doubt what they know about their family. Does someone in Ireland not want the Americans to inherit the earldom, or was the motive revenge or money?

Third in the series, this book is highly recommended. 4/5 stars

I received an advance copy from Kensington Books and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

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Visiting Meghan Malon ewww again is a pleasure. This time she's driving American Cherise Williams around. When Cherise is found dead, trouble starts. A fun fast read with likeable characters. Thanks #netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

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amateur-sleuth, cozy-mystery, law-enforcement, Ireland, theft, greed, situational-humor, verbal-humor, historical-research, history-and-culture, history-trivia, murder, murder-investigation, family-dynamics, friendship*****

The murder mystery part is very well done while the Williams family is so farcical and there is good history woven in. And then there's the craziness about her employer/landlord.
Megan is an expat American happy to be working for a limo service in Ireland since retiring (as a medic) from the US army after twenty years service. Thing is, she seems to find bodies of murder victims and her employer is that put out about it, especially since this is the third. Very complicated plot full of twists, red herrings, puppies, giggles about word usage of the same language in two different countries, and bereaved women uncovering secrets. Like I said, excellent!
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

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Megan Malone is back in another adventure of murder. She is chosen to drive an American Cherise Williams around during her visit. Delivering the daughter to Cherise becomes a night mare when they find her dead. This is a fun and interesting mystery.
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Megan is driving Cherise Williams while she is in town to claim her ancestral home and title. With history of Earls and Land Lords being what it is, Cherise is spouting off her claim to anyone who will listen…and those unfortunate enough to even be in the vicinity of her loud voice. She just wants a bone from a dead Earl to prove it with DNA.

Before Cherise can desecrate the dead she is murdered and Megan finds her body along with Cherise’s daughter, Raquel. The next morning Megan is picking up the other two daughter’s from the airport and they begin to dig to figure out what happened to their mother and to finish her search for proof that they are indeed the heirs to the home and title. Is it politically motivated or was the murderer fueled by greed? Either way, Megan is in the hot seat once again.

This is a great series set in Ireland, but with an American protagonist, making it a complete immersion into the area for me every time I read a new installment. A solid whodunit with well developed characters that always leave me looking for when the next book will be released.

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I enjoy this series . It is unique to have an American limo driver in Ireland that helps solve crimes. This one was kind of based on a true incident that happened.
I love that Megan is a veteran, and her dogs Dip and Thong.

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I love these books and this series. I love the characters. The story is so interesting and the ending exciting. #DeathofanIrishMummy #NetGalley

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This is the first time reading this author. And the first time for this series and I have to admit that I really did like it I love that it was set in Ireland. Destination reads are my favorite. The plot was well driven as well.

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