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A grand castle, a glass of Irish whiskey, a good book by the fire… and a rather mysterious murder?
Synopsis;
Historic Inishmore Castle is opening its doors for the first time, hosting a charming weekend of whiskey tasting and soda bread baking. Mercy and Lizzie McCarthy are badly in need of a break, but their relaxing trip takes a decidedly unrestful turn when Mercy finds fellow guest Father Brennen slumped over the desk in the library… Did he have one glass too many or did someone want him dead?
Even more curiously, Mercy swiftly learns that the priest was no priest at all. So why was he searching through dusty old journals? Can the legend of Inishmore’s lost treasure possibly be true?
Mercy’s suspicions of foul play are confirmed when another of their party is found drowned in the lake at the edge of the manor’s estate. It can’t be a coincidence! Someone in this idyllic Irish castle is up to no good and Mercy is determined to find out who’s behind it, accompanied by her reluctant fellow sleuth and beloved dog Mr. Poe.
With a host of frightened guests and worried staff, and a storm closing in, Mercy soon has more suspects than bedrooms in the castle. Could it be the unlikely nun, the busybody birdwatcher, or are the owners hiding something sinister? When Mercy realizes there are secret passages in the walls, she thinks she might have cracked the case… but will she track the killer down, or will Inishmore be her resting place forever more?
Review:
What could be better, a stay at a real castle, or a mystery at a castle that you solve with friends? mercy and Lizzie get both in this 3rd installment of the Mercy McCarthy series, as the sisters venture off to Inishmore with some of their neighbors, as part of a tourism visit (and maybe a change to get some inspiration for the new book she's writing). Set to check out what is on offer (whisky tastings, cooking classes and more) with an aim to incorporate the castle into a grand tourism scheme with their village and bookshop, things go awry when Mercy literally finds a fellow guest dead. But the priest had been odd, as was the nun that seem to be with him, but claimed she wasn't...when a second body turns up, and a third attempted murder occurs, they realize someone is out to cause damage to the castle's owners reputation, and the police need all the help they can get to solve this one. With lots of red herrings, this one will keep you guessing longer than most cozies! Don't miss this fun series!
About the Author:
Lucy loves traveling the world, but her favorite place is at home with her dogs and family. That said, she's always up for adventure and is constantly on the lookout for killer inspiration--as in who will be the next killer in her books?
She has a master's degree in humanities and enjoys learning all the things.
She's been published under many other names, such as Candace Havens, where she wrote the book series that inspired the Great American Family original movie series, the Ainsley McGregor Mysteries that will debut on Great American Pure Flix July 25, 2024.
Check out her website for more info!
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