Member Review
Review by
Kristina A, Reviewer
Charlene Morris has a full house for St. Patrick’s Day. Charlene managed to snag tickets for her and her guests to the corned beef and cabbage dinner at the Ancient Order of Hibernians club. After a good time, the group is ready to depart when a guest remembers she forget her scarf. Charlene returns to retrieve the scarf and ends up stumbling upon a brouhaha. Collin Gallagher is on the floor and the second assailant almost knocks Charlene down the stairs in their haste to depart. Unfortunately, the individual had their face covered so Charlene cannot provide a complete description. Collin is pronounced dead at the hospital and Detective Sam Holden soon pays Charlene a visit. Of course, Sam warns Charlene to leave the case to the police. Charlene ignores Sam and begins looking into the case. She gets assistance from her resident ghost, Jack who is good at ferreting out information online. Can Charlene unmask the killer before they strike again? Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold by Traci Wilton is the sixth A Salem B&B Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those who are new to the series or missed a book along the way. I like Traci Wilton’s casual writing style. It makes the story easy and enjoyable to read. There are great characters in this series. I like Charlene, Minnie, Avery, and Jack. I enjoy Charlene and Jack’s interactions. The mystery was well-plotted. I like how Jack helps with the investigation. Charlene needs to get over some of her qualms and utilize him more. I do feel that Charlene needs to work on her sleuthing skills (so she does not tick people off). There is a side mystery featuring a guest that gets on Charlene’s bad side. I like how the author incorporates Salem lore, businesses, and history into the story. Minnie prepares some delectable meals, and the descriptions will have you salivating. Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold was a fun cozy mystery. I enjoyed my visit and I look forward to returning in the next installment. Mrs. Morris and the Pot of Gold is great craic with scrumptious corned beef, chocolate coins, a shrouded slayer, a cagey guest, fun festivities, a gracious and obliging ghost, and an inquisitive innkeeper.
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