Murder in the 1920s (A Green Oaks Bookbinding Cozy Mystery Book 1)

A very simple cozy mystery, MURDER IN THE 1920’s, by Penny Brooke, is a quick, clean and easy read.MC, Charlotte, is socially awkward and has anxiety issues. Shortly after inheriting her grandmother’s estate, she falls into a covered well and discovers a skull/body. Turns out the discovery is about a century old, (hence the 1920’s murder designation), and the first of many forensic faux pax’s. If you’re a reader who likes authenticity a la Maura Isles, this book will disappoint you. However, sho

Had high hopes, but it’s just not for me.There was nothing particularly wrong with this story, however I found myself disengaged from the protagonist. Charlotte just had a wishy washy personality, and apart from enjoying her interactions with her two gorgeous furballs, I had no incentive to like her. The other characters were not my cup of tea, and although I was intrigued with the murder mystery, I found myself speeding through just to finish this. Not carrying on with the series.2.5 stars

Inheriting her grandmother’s house brings Charlotte to Green Oaks, MA. An introvert with anxiety, she has some trepidation about this change. Solving a century old mystery was certainly not on her radar, but when she discovers some old bones after falling into an abandoned well, she feels compelled to find answers. Learning the skeleton belongs to a prominent heiress, Ivy Stanhope, who went missing in the 1920s leads on Charlotte on a journey into the past. Contacting the descendants of Ivy’s fa