Fresh out of an operation, Mrs. Craven decides to turn to Elm House for a safer recovery. Kitty Underhay is dragged into the establishment when drama and crime arise within the nursing home. The Lady Craven insists upon foul play on the deaths of fellow residents. Is this suspicion grounded? Has evil taken holds of an institution meant for betterment?

I really love the relationship between Matt and Kitty. It's the right combination of romance and friendship, both main characters always behind each other's back. The couple fall further in love in this novel.

Dixon concocts great characters. Readers will surely love Matt, Kitty, Alice, Dolly and even stern Mrs. Treadwell! Even the villains are good --- see what I did there --- mysterious, complex, smart and with depth.

In this chapter of the iconic duo's adventure we are introduced to a bigger villain and a more complex web of madness and evil. Ezekiel Hammet, the late Mrs. Underhay's murderer, continues to evade the police. And a person central to Matt's current case may be associated with the antagonist's recurrent escapes.

Murder at Elm House is a fast-paced entertaining, and perfect by-the-fireplace read (especially now that summer is saying its adieus!)

Murder at Elm House is the sixth installment in the Miss Kitty Underhay Mysteries and a great addition to the series. The author knows her characters perfectly and she’s having fun with them while making the reader feel like one more along Kitty and Matt in their investigations.

This time the mystery is focused on Elm House, a convalescent home where Mrs Craven is recovering from minor surgery. When she suspects some patient’s deaths are not due to natural causes she enlists the help of our favorite duo of investigators to find out the truth.

I just love Kitty’s journey. Since the first book in the series she’s proven herself independent and capable, not settling with what was expected of women in the 1930s. And now she’s learning to drive! I also like how the men in her life don’t try to put her down (I hate when that happens) and respect her and encourage her in all her exploits. Her relationship with Matt is one based on mutual respect and can’t wait for them to have that conversation that was left pending at the end of this novel.

Although it can be read as a standalone, the backstory running through the whole series plays a really important role this time so I suggest starting from the first book or at least a couple of books back to truly appreciate all the details and references in this one.

I love murder mysteries in a medical setting so this one was a delight. I did not see coming how both plot lines tied halfway through so, well done! I was not expecting that at all! I’m guessing the Hammets will still give Kitty and Matt several headaches.

The cast of supporting characters is also fully developed already and I’m so glad of the role Alice is taking as substitute sidekick when Matt is not available. I love Kitty’s relationship with Alice and the love and respect she shows her.

BTW, I could not be more in love with the covers in this series. Simply wonderful!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

No matter how much time Kitty would prefer to get the Dolphin Hotel up to speed, she is distracted yet again from other crimes. In this case there is another murder. Added to that is the fact that her good friend and love interest, Matt Bryant's house was nearly robbed, Kitty proves distracted.

Kitty's grandmother is more than concerned at Kitty facing danger more than once. Will Kitty leave the work of solving the current crimes to Matthew or will she investigate the crimes, proving her inate curiosity and skill when matters such as these are facing her.

Kitty's grandsmother's friend Mrs. Cravin is convalescing at Elm House and she is certain things are amiss. She asks Kitty and Matt for help as to sort out whatever could bw wrong. Whether direct questions towards Mrs. Craven, or due to insightful obsvertations, the pair prove more than adept as to working things out.

Per usual for Kitty, there are some people who do not like her questionss and interferrence, no matter how crafty she is in her investigatons. Suspicious activity is attempting to be hidden under a shroud of secrecy and lies. With an terrific pacing and engaging characters, including Kitty's grandmother and her maid, Dolly. this was a delightful cozy mystery that proves to be an excellent addition to an enjoyable series.

Msny thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

“Kitty Underhay feels the touch… of death”

What a delightful read, and all over far too soon!

This is another excellent series to add to my recently rediscovered liking for Golden Age Murder Mysteries, after I had so wrongly assumed that no other author could take the place of the late, great, Agatha Christie, as an excellent exponent of the genre. Helena Dixon joins a growing list of writers in the genre, I am aiming to follow from here on out, any one of which would make an excellent transition to the small screen as a television dramatization, with their period murder mysteries.

I do however, wish I had been in on this series right from the beginning, as whilst Murder At Elm House worked fine as a stand alone story and in that respect had a definitive ending to the episode; and whilst the relationship between Kitty and Matt is quite nicely explained by some well inserted back-fill during the course of the narrative and dialogue; there is clearly an on-going backstory which connects each of Kitty’s amateur sleuthing cases together, and for which a resolution is yet to be established, although I don’t want to raise the spectre of too many spoilers by saying more!

From the few hints and snippets cunningly revealed at strategic intervals, this well structured series sounds as though it is pinned together by some wonderfully skilful multi-layered stories, including this beautifully textured adventure, which is written with real heart, a little humour, but always authentically, with confidence, consummate ease and total authority. The author writes about a location she obviously knows quite well, with the diligent period research and attention to detail, offering a real sense of time and place. Devon is also one of my own personal favourite English Counties and references to Torquay evoked memories of time spent there on honeymoon, way back in 1979, long before overseas destinations were available to the masses, so this was a real trip down memory lane, despite the forty year time lag from then, back to the 1930s of Kitty’s investigations.

The chapters were relatively short, which kept the suspenseful action moving along fluidly, whilst some assured observational and descriptive narrative, together with some crisp yet conversational dialogue, kept the storyline and scene changes seamless and perfectly in tune with the times. Who would have thought that a genteel convalescent home could be the scene for so much violence and multiple duplicitous machinations, which was especially worrying when a couple of the residents seem hellbent on being Kitty’s ‘eyes on the ground’, despite becoming potential victims themselves. Add to that, Kitty and Matthew’s growing fear that the incidents at Elm House somehow involve their nemesis, Ezekiel Hammett, who has evaded both them and the authorities for almost two decades!

Death and wrongdoing are never far from the forefront of the conversation, no matter whose voice we are listening to and whilst Kitty can be perceived as much of a hindrance as a help, the police do have a grudging respect for her detective skills, even more so now that she has teamed up with Matthew, who is a qualified Private Investigator, thus making her official status somewhat more acceptable. Although perhaps a headstrong Kitty should rein in her enthusiasm just a little, if she wants to remain in one piece long enough to meet and conquer her elusive nemesis and right the wrongs of her childhood, especially as things between herself and Matthew are far from a ‘business only’ arrangement!

Helena allows all of her individual characters a voice and presence which is uniquely and authentically their own, so they all came to me with such well defined and developed, if often complex personalities, I could choose to either relate to and engage with wholeheartedly, or treat with the contempt some of them clearly deserved. Kitty herself is a very transformational and forward thinking woman for the times, who treats her elders and betters with the same respect and concern that she shows to all the employees at the hotel she manages for her grandmother. In return this earns her their unequivocal and unerring loyalty, even though for the maid Alice, this means getting herself into some very sticky situations, as she shadows Kitty’s rather impulsive need to put herself front and centre of any murder investigation which happens to cross her path. The growing affection and synergy between Kitty and Matthew is getting stronger by the day, as he is at last beginning to put the past traumas of wartime and the loss of his young family behind him and carve a future and way forward for them as a couple.

To see them become a couple both personally and professionally would be the icing on the cake for this lovely series and I look forward to the next step on that hopefully not too distant journey!

I read for escapism, entertainment, enjoyment and emotion, although not necessarily in that order, so this story ticked all those boxes for me!

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Review for 'Murder At Elm House' by Helena Dixon.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Helena Dixon, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 7th June 2021.

This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the sixth book in the 'Miss Underhay' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read 'Murder On The Dance Floor' which I would highly recommend.

I was originally drawn to this book by its gorgeous eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss.' I am a huge fan of Agatha Christie so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Vanessa and if this is as good as 'Murder On The Dance Floor' it is sure to be a good read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of a newsclip and 20 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!


This book is based in Devon, UK 🇬🇧 . I always enjoy when books are set in the UK as I'm from Wales and have sometimes visited areas mentioned in the book. This makes it easier to picture where the scenes are set at times. I have in fact visited Devon on many occasions including this year so am looking forward to possibly recognising name places.

This book is written in third person perspective and the main protagonists are Kitty Underhay and Captain Matthew Bryant. I enjoy books written in third person with several protagonists as it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters.

This book was very well written and I do believe some research went into it as everything linked correctly in with the era it was set in. It is a real bug bear for me when I read a historical novel and the author hasn't done their research and gets basic information mixed up so well done Helena!! It was very well written and I found the synopsis and the cover fitted the storyline perfectly, The descriptions were great and it really felt as if I was in the story.

The storyline was very interesting and quite fast paced. There was the main storyline based on the deaths at Elm House but you also had the side storyline of the search for Ezekiel. I really enjoyed that it was set in the past and the storyline really suited that. It really is a nice cozy mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. At no point did I suspect who was doing what or why so a huge well done there Helena!!! I have read many a mystery and find that I am working out the killer/perp quicker every time and there's nothing worse than working out who did what when your need even half way through a book. Not only is this quite a suspense and action filled mystery but there was just the right amount of quirkiness, laughter and romance to give it a nice mix!!! A fun, addictive, unputdownable cozy crime mystery.

I am really invested in the characters and really enjoyed Kitty and her fantastic and quirky personality!!! In fact all of the characters had their own individual personalities which worked really well with each other. The only fault I did find is that sometimes the characters first names were used and at other times their surnames, as there are quite a few characters this did cause me some confusion at times. I especially enjoyed getting to know Matt, Alice and Dolly more. However, I am looking forward to meeting them all again in the next 'episode' of Miss Underhay's adventures which I'm sure will be just as exciting as this one!!

Overall a perfect mix of mystery, crime, romance, laughter and quirkiness which kept me turning the pages late at night!!


Genres covered in this novel include Historical, Cozy Mystery, Murder Mystery and Crime among others.

I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as anyone looking for a nice easy mystery to read while curled up in front of the fire.


255 pages.

This book is just £2.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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My thanks to Bookouture for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Murder at Elm House’ by Helena Dixon in exchange for an honest review.

This is the sixth in Dixon’s series of historical cosy mysteries set in Devon in the 1930s and featuring hotelier and amateur sleuth Miss Kitty Underhay.

It is now March, 1934. Mrs Craven, a close friend of Kitty’s grandmother, is convalescing at Elm House, a nursing home in Torquay. After a few days Mrs C. reports that something is not right at Elm House. To put her grandmother’s mind to rest, Kitty and ex-army captain Matthew Bryant visit Mrs. Craven. She tells them of her concerns about strange goings on, including the recent death of a wealthy resident. Kitty’s senses that there may indeed be something suspicious. I won’t say more in order to avoid spoilers though as the title indicates murder is on the cards.

There are also developments in the ongoing investigation into the murder in 1916 of Kitty’s mother. In addition, Kitty is learning to drive and the cover shows her posing with her new sporty little red Morris Tourer. Driving tests were not introduced until 1935, though at least Kitty did seek instruction before tearing around those twisty Devon country roads.

As with all the books in this series, this was a delightful, engaging mystery in the tradition of the Golden Age of detective fiction. I just love settling in for a few hours in the company of Kitty and friends and look forward to many more adventures with them.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

I really enjoy this series. I love Kitty and Matt and that their relationship has moved forward since the first book I read in the series. I like the historical setting and that it is set in England. They mystery was interesting.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Helena Dixon's Murder at Elm House is book six in the series, but my second as I jumped into it at book five. Cozy mysteries are a definite favourite of mine and the 1930s setting definitely adds to its allure. Kitty and Matthew are great people and have a lovely, flourishing relationship. The storyline surrounding Kitty's mother is a bonus in an already compelling and rewarding tale. I am thrilled that I have the first four books in the series to catch up on and I'm also happily anticipating the seventh one.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Bookouture via NetGalley at my request and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

Amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay is at it again, doing what she does best, solving mysteries. When she visits her nemesis Mrs Craven at Elm House Nursing Home, she encounters the untimely death of Lady Wellings a long-term resident. But because Lady Wellings was ill the police assume she died of natural causes, but not Mrs. Craven she believes that Lady Wellings was poisoned. When Kitty decides to look into what happened to Lady Wellings, another resident, Mrs Pearson fatally collapses in the dining room, Kitty Underhay becomes very suspicious of what’s going on. Nurse Eloise schedules a meeting with Kitty and expresses her concerns about strange behaviors of the staff. But, before Nurse Eloise can meet with Kitty, Eloise’s untimely death prevents the meeting. Too many coincidences for Kitty to just walk away from so, she has to solve the crimes. Kitty and her beau, Matt are such a great team, and work well together solving the mystery. This series is so entertaining and engaging that you will find yourself reading it in one sitting. I love how the murderer of this whodunnit isn’t found out until the very end. I was totally surprised to discover who the culprit was. The characters were well developed and relatable. This was a wonderful addition to the series.

I absolutely love this series. It is so entertaining, and I found myself cheering on Kitty to find out who did it. The plot twists and turns totally kept me flipping pages at a rapid pace. Thank you Helena Dixon for such a wonderful cozy mystery.

Murder at Elm House is the sixth book in the Kitty Underhay mystery series, it can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading at least the previous book Murder In The Bell Tower, as some of the storyline carries over.

Mrs Craven, a friend of Kitty's grandmother, is recovering after a minor operation at Elm House. She calls in both Matthew and Kitty after she suspects that there's something odd going on, resulting in the deaths of some of the patients. As they investigate, they become aware that there could be something bigger going on than just the death of patients.

If you don't know this series, they're set around the golden age of crime fiction in the 1930s and always give me classic crime vibes while remaining fresh and interesting to read.

I love sleuths Matthew and Kitty, they're such a cute couple and compliment each other nicely. There was plenty of peril for both throughout the novel, with break-ins and attempts on their lives. Not to mention Kitty taking the leap to become a lady motorist, something that probably would have been frowned upon back in those days.

I usually have an inkling when it comes to cozy mysteries about the whodunnit quite early on but not with this novel, I can say I didn't guess how it was going to end at all!

Murder at Elm House is a great addition to this series and I can't wait to read more!

1934 As requested Kitty Underhay and Captain Matthew Bryant visit her grandmother's friend, Mrs Craven, while she is recovering at the Elm House Nursing Home. Unfortunately Mrs Craven has her suspicions of the staff and wants the captain to investigate. Meanwhile a series of burglaries and thefts have become worriesome which seem to be connected to the couple.
An enjoyable cozy historical mystery, well-written and with two likeable main characters. Another good addition to the series.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Matt and Kitty are hot on the heels of the Hammets in Murder at Elm House when the story takes a dangerous turn. A complicated mystery surrounding a convalesces home and shadowy men from Scotland Yard provide plenty of adventure for your summer reading.

Murder at Elm House is the 6th book in Helena Dixon's Miss Underhay Mystery series. While I have read the two previous books in the series, this can be read on its own (but if you have the time, why not indulge in the whole series?).

Kitty and Matt have quickly become one of my favorite cozy mystery couples. While Matt is a professional private investigator, it is usually Kitty who stumbles upon the dangerous and clandestine mysteries. Mrs. Craven, who in previous books has delighted in assisting with the investigations, is sure something underhanded is going on at Elm House, the convalesces home she is staying at while recovering from foot surgery. She knows that Matt and Kitty will get to the bottom of it. But it turns out to be much more complicated than simple murder for money.

I thought Murder at Elm House was a bit darker than the previous books I've read there were plenty of fun moments. Kitty is finally getting her driving lessons, Matt and Kitty go on a date or two, and even Alice seems to have a budding romance.

Overall, it was a fun adventure that would make for excellent vacation reading.

My review will be published at Girl Who Reads on Monday - https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2021/06/murder-at-elm-house-by-helena-dixon.html

While visiting a family friend at Elm House nursing home, Kitty Underhay finds herself investigating the questionable deaths of a number of residents and members of staff.

And nearly getting murdered herself in the process...twice.

But despite the danger, Kitty is determined to uncover the secrets of Elm House, no matter how hard her grandmother attempts to persuade her otherwise.

All while learning to drive her new automobile!

This sixth installment in the Miss Underhay Mystery Series by Helena Dixon is such great fun.

I loved the relationship between Kitty and Matt, especially his nostalgic terms of endearment towards his old girl.

And the weaving of this particular string of homicides with the larger mystery of Kitty’s mother’s murder is such a great way to keep readers invested in the series.

The last quarter of the novel was gripping and thoughtfully paced, but at times the story did lag at the beginning.

Nevertheless, I will certainly be keeping an eye out the next instalment in this fine chronicle.

In this 6th installment, Kitty Underhay and her paramour, Captain Matthew Bryant, are investigating nefarious dealings and murder at an upscale care facility - -the Elm House Nursing Home. Residents there are dying under mysterious circumstances even though most were simply recuperating from minor ailments. In addition, Kitty continues to search for information about her mother's death and the man she holds responsible.

I enjoy this series as a break from the grisly crime thrillers I tend to read. The details about the time period (1934) and the local color of the hotel and the little seaside town are comforting in their simplicity and the social mores of that period in history. Always a quick read, it allows a brief escape with enough depth to the plot to keep me interested. Looking forward to #7.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.

On the recommendation of my mum, I picked up “Murder at Elm House” by Helena Dixon and what a delight! This is book six of the Miss Underhay series but I connected immediately with the characters and the story. Whilst I look forward to reading the previous novels, it isn’t necessary to enjoy this adventure. With witty banter and a fast-paced mystery, I eagerly followed Kitty as she tries to determine if her grandmother’s friend is just being paranoid or if there is a more sinister plot afoot at the local carehome.

In addition, Kitty and her boyfriend, Matt, are still trying to catch the murderer from the mystery which began Kitty’s foray into investigation in the first place. Soon Kitty is being pursued by someone with lethal intent and she’s unclear which case is the reason for the attention.

I loved it from the first page to the last. If you enjoy a cosy mystery set in 1930s England, this one is definitely for you! Highly recommended and 5 out of 5 on the enJOYment scale…thanks Mum!

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Bookouture through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Murder at Elm House is the sixth instalment in the Miss Kitty Underhay Mysteries series. The story begins with a newspaper article in the Torbay Herald dated March 4th 1934, reminding the public not to approach the wanted fugitive Ezekiel Hammett who is yet to be caught after supposedly murdering Kitty's mother, Elowed, in June 1916. Elsewhere, Kitty's grandmother Mrs Treadwell takes a taxi to visit her best friend Millicent Craven who's convalescing at Elm House Nursing Home in Torquay where she's been staying since her minor foot operation. When she arrives home she tells Kitty's beau, army captain turned private investigator, Matthew Bryant that Millicent wants to see him along with Kitty as she feels there's something not quite right at the home. There are strange noises in the dead of night and people seem to be there one day and gone the next. Also, a previous resident Lady Wellings had died a few days earlier and apparently had no conditions that would cause her to pass away suddenly. The day before her death, her nephew Roderick Harmer visited her and asked for money to pay off his gambling debts. She refused him and was thinking of changing her will to disinherit him when she was snuffed out. Admittedly, it does seem very suspicious.

There had been no investigation into her passing either. Kitty and Matt decide that it does warrant an investigation and she really is appreciative of anything that can take her mind off the danger she could be in due to Ezekiel Hammett being on the loose and the threats he's made against her. Then Mrs Pearson who had been at Elm House to be treated for pneumonia, seemingly died after consuming food in the dining room. This occurs when the resident physician at the home, Doctor Marsh, is away and Doctor Carter who fills in for him discovers clues that point to murder. Also, coincidentally Mrs Pearson's son Leonard is friends with Roderick Harmer. Gradually, the investigation becomes more complex than amateur sleuth Kitty had imagined, but she is determined, with Matt's help, to get to the bottom of the sinister deaths. This is another compelling, absorbing and charming 1930s cosy mystery with plenty of gripping twists and turns in the plot and characters who feel like friends. Kitty and Matt's relationship continues to develop, and although I'm not a romance fan, I adore these two as a couple. It's fun, entertaining escapism and a well-written story with a lot of surprises in store regarding Elm House and its employees. Highly recommended.

It was England in 1934 and Kitty Underhay, proprietor with her grandmother of the Dolphin Hotel, had just promised her she would visit her good friend Mrs Craven at Elm House, where she was recuperating after surgery and take along Captain Matthew Bryant, ex-army and now private investigator, also Kitty’s beau. Mrs Craven was concerned about the sudden death of Lady Wellings, telling Kitty of her suspicions. And with another sudden death, Kitty and Matt began to believe what Mrs Craven was saying had merit.

Meanwhile the police were tracking Ezekiel Hammett and his sister Esther, both wanted for various crimes which had much to do with Kitty. Slippery as an eel, but extremely dangerous, Matt was concerned that Kitty was putting herself in danger. Kitty’s grandmother made her promise to take more care, plus Kitty's driving lessons were making her shudder. With two different cases where Matt and Kitty were involved, the danger was close by. What was going on with Elm House? And where was Ezekiel hiding?

Murder at Elm House is 6th in the Miss Underhay series by Helena Dixon and once again I loved it. This is a fabulous, fun and entertaining series and I hope the author continues to write more and more. The gentle, burgeoning relationship between Kitty and Matt is perfectly done, with the mystery and suspense keeping this reader turning the pages, completely enjoying the read. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

Travel back to 1934 in this brilliant cosy murder mystery with Miss Kitty Underhay and her beau, ex-army captain and now private detective Matthew Bryant, endeavour to stay safe whilst striving to solve the mystery of residents suspiciously dying in the Elm House Nursing Home…..

Kitty lives and works in the Dolphin Hotel in Dartmouth which is owned and run by her Grandmother. When Kitty and Matt go to visit her Gran’s friend, Mrs Craven, they never expected to find themselves in another murder mystery! Mrs Craven is suspicious about the deaths of fellow residents, worried about the strange noises she hears at night and wants Matt to secretly investigate . . . and so the mystery begins!

As in the previous books, Kitty finds herself in deadly danger repeatedly as the story progresses. There are plenty of clues, suspicious characters and red herrings to keep you guessing. Have the residents been murdered? If so, by whom, how and why? Just who is visiting the Home at night? With burglaries, a bag snatcher and more threats, can Matt help keep Kitty safe whilst they continue to investigate the strange occurences?

This is a great addition to the series, with plenty of twists to keep you guessing in this relaxing but intriguing read. I am thoroughly enjoying reading this series but suspect you could still enjoy this story even if you’ve missed the earlier books. I look forward to reading more of Kitty and Matt’s investigations in future!

Thank you to Bokouture and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed.

There are some authors, who write so well that, as soon as you start one of their books, you let out a sigh of relief and relaxation. Helena Dixon is one of those authors for me, so I was excited to receive an ARC of Murder at Elm House.

This book contains all the things I love about this series. I enjoyed spending some more time with all my favourite characters - Kitty, Matt, and Alice especially. This story was set mostly in a convalescent home, which made a fun change. The plot was interesting, and I enjoyed trying to work out what was going on.

I’d definitely recommend this book (and series) if you’re looking for a fun historical cozy crime. It has great characters, settings, and mysteries. Plus, who can resist those excellent covers?

Apologies for the brevity, and any incoherence, I have the flu.

I was given a free copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

From the moment I saw that cover and discovered that Kitty had a pretty little red car all of her own, and that she was learning to drive it herself, I just knew it was not going to be good. Consequently I was sitting on the edge of my seat for most of the book waiting for the inevitable to happen. I also spent a lot of time telling Kitty to be more careful but she took no notice of me.

This was another fun episode in this great series. I love the way the relationship between Kitty and Matthew has developed. They work together well and although he worries about her (as do I) he does not try to stop her when she is on the case. In fact he buys her the troubling red car which he calls the Red Peril.

I look forward to every new book in this series and I hope there will be many more!