MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW
1922: Iris Woodmore, a former newspaper reporter for the Warden Herald, quit her job abruptly and later returned to Walden to work with her supervisor Elijah. When it is revealed that the Basingstoke canal would be closed, Iris just so happens to be at the Owner of Foods empire Constance Timpson's speech event, that canal used to transport their goods. While there, she also chances to witness an assassination attempt. They later discovered Rosie's body at the Carnival Bridge, one of Constance's employees, lying on the floor of their cabin.
Constance intended to bring about improvements in all of her factories, including no child labor, equal pay, and no firing of women for getting married. Constance is also lending her support to Mrs. Siddons' electoral campaign. Iris wants to provide a report on Timpson's efforts. She also prefers that the Walden Herald be the first to report the terrible deaths of Rosie and the sniper. They enjoy assisting in the hunt for Miss Brag as well. Iris looks into it. Was Rosie Robson's death the fault of the individual who fired the shot? She is prepared to help Detective Inspector Yates. Yates believed that the shooting and disappearance of Robie Robson and Freda Brag were linked.
This is a cozy mystery that cannot be read as a standalone book. It's better to read the other two books which I came across to read by the author Michelle Salter to clearly get a picture of all the characters in the book. All the main characters are repetitive in all three books in the series. The other two books in the series are: Murder at Waldenmere Lake, Death at Crookham Hall. A must highly recommended read to those readers who love mystery books with suspense and crime. Thanks to Netgalley, Boldwood Publishers, and Rachel's Random Resources for an advance copy for my honest review.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
The Body at Carnival Bridge
How deadly is the fight for equality?
It’s 1922, and after spending a year travelling through Europe, Iris Woodmore returns home to find a changed Walden. Wealthy businesswoman Constance Timpson has introduced equal pay in her factories and allows women to retain their jobs after they marry.
But these radical new working practices have made her deadly enemies.
A mysterious sniper fires a single shot at Constance – is it a warning, or did they shoot to kill? When one of her female employees is murdered, it’s clear the threat is all too real – and it’s not just Constance in danger.
As amateur sleuth Iris investigates, she realises the sniper isn’t the only hidden enemy preying on women.
Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/CarnivalBridgesocial
- Publisher : Boldwood Books (May 11, 2023)
- Publication date : May 11, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 3676 KB
- Print length : 317 pages
ABOUT THE AUTHOR - Michelle Salter
Michelle Salter is a historical crime fiction writer based in northeast Hampshire. Many local locations appear in her mystery novels. She's also a copywriter and has written features for national magazines. When she’s not writing, Michelle can be found knee-deep in mud at her local nature reserve. She enjoys working with a team of volunteers undertaking conservation activities.
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