Novel Nerd Blog - Book Reviews by Smitha

  MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW  "DYING TO BAKE" by author Helen Golden takes her readers into the high setting and plot of the Bake off wars competition a popular television show, hosted by the Francis Court  estate princess and Duke. The novel opens with the shocking death of Vera Bolt the 66 year old pastry chef known as the Queen of Bakes who had been found dead at the old barn. The intriguing question is to find out who would want to hurt Vera Bolt? Lady Beatrice who is shocked by the murder knew that it didn't happen to look like an accident. The incident of sticking the knife into Vera Bolt by the killer looked more personal than trying to cover up it up. The main character is Lady Beatrice, the Countess of Rossex who is torn between her promise to DCI Richard Fitzwilliam to stay out of the investigation and her brother Fred's desperate plea to clear his new love interest, Summer York, of suspicion. As Lady Beatrice delves deeper into the case, she must navigate ...

MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEWS  Kelly Oliver delivers another delightful installment in the Fiona Figg & Kitty Lane Mystery series with "Murder in Moscow." Set against the backdrop of 1920s Moscow, Oliver seamlessly blends historical intrigue with a gripping mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The novel follows the intrepid duo, Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane, as they find themselves embroiled in a web of espionage and murder in the heart of Russia. Oliver's meticulous attention to historical detail brings the vibrant setting of post-revolutionary Moscow to life, immersing readers in a world filled with political intrigue and cultural upheaval. One of the highlights of Oliver's writing is her ability to craft complex and compelling characters. Fiona Figg and Kitty Lane are a dynamic duo whose witty banter and sharp intellects make them a joy to follow. As they navigate the treacherous landscape of Moscow's elite, they must unra...