The Winter Garden Mystery

An early volume in the series, this is well worth reading. Certainly those familiar with Daisy Dalrymple, a modern young woman in the 1920's, will have to know about the second meeting of Daisy and her favorite Scotland Yard Inspector, as she involves him in a murder under the eyes of the imperious aristocratic mistress of the Manor. Good humor, some wit, a serviceable story and a good cast of characters, should speed any reader through this easily read and involving volume.

The second in the Daisy Dalrymple Mystery series, this book continues with Daisy going to another acquaintance's house to write about their house. This time, however, the matriarch of the house doesn't appreciate Daisy's personality. Not long after arriving, things get worse when Daisy is present when the body of a missing parlourmaid is discovered. Alec is called in and Daisy proceeds to try to help. This book continues to develop the characters of Phillip Petrie, Daisy, and Alec Fletcher. It develops the track of Alec and Daisy's attraction to each other, as well as a developing friendship between Alec and Phillip. Ms. Dunn's storytelling is fun and light. An excellent British cozy!

The Honorable Daisy Dalrymple is working on her second article for Town and Country Magazine. This time, she's been invited to profile Occles Hall by a friend from school. Lady Valeria isn't completely happy about Daisy's presence, but agrees to let her continue. While touring the winter garden, the discovery of a dead bush leads to the discovery of a body. Grace Moss, the parlor maid, was presumed to have run away two months ago. When Lady Valeria pressures the local police into arresting one of the estate gardeners, Daisy's observations convince her that an innocent man has been arrested. She calls her friend Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher to come help, but can they solve a murder that's two months old?This is the second book in the Daisy Dalrymple series, set in 1923 England. It's a cozy with an emphasis on character and interviewing the suspects over tons of action. But don't misunderstand; it's a great read. Lady Valeria is a strong character, and watching the other characters try to work around her is lots of fun. The pace of the story doesn't lag, with lots of new information and complications coming on a regular basis. Daisy and Alec's relationship is also very fun to watch, as they are not willing to admit to any feelings between them.If you're looking for a book with lots of shoot-outs and close calls, look elsewhere. However, if you are looking for a good mystery with great characters and an intriguing plot, this is the series for you.

This mystery, set in 1920's London is a great mystery novel that is not cluttered with gore and sexual innuendos. It's interesting and fun. I especially enjoyed the endearing flirtations between Daisy and Alec. Their interactions are a nice change from the often crassness of today's t.v. You won't find much to stress you out here, everything fits into a neat package by the end of the book. It's a great way to relax and be taken away from daily life. And Daisy's such a great gal! I really loved it! Check out Carola Dunn's other Daisy Dalrymple mysteries. They're all great!

Town and Country writer Daisy Dalrymple once again finds murder while writing her series on English country homes. While visiting a school friend's home as possible subject for an article, she goes on a tour of the winter garden. The undergardener notices a dead bush. When they dig it up, a missing parlormaid is found underneath. That mystery solved, Daisy and Alec have to find out who killed her.This is a pretty good beach book, light and not too taxing. It's very entertaining.