War and Peas

This book starts off with a reenactment of a historical battle. Jane, the main character, and her best friend Shelley are doing volunteer work at a museum. The museum's main focus is peas because the founders were pea growers. At the gift shop, there are pea t-shirts, pea jumpropes, etc. There is a murder or two. And some very interesting things that happen along the way. Jane and Shelley are mystified, but they are determined to figure it out. I love museums and history, so needless to say, I enjoyed the setting. Unlike some of the other books in this series, very few scenes were at Jane's and Shelley's houses; most of the action took place in the museum. This book took a very interesting twist at the end. I was surprised.

I'm a sucker for titles that make me groan, and I've liked other light mysteries by this author, so I knew about what to expect. It is not profound literature, but it was a fun, fast read. And, gee, I don't think I've ever read a murder mystery set in a pea museum, so it was a familiar experience with a touch of novelty.

Unlike the other reviewers, I thoroughly enjoyed War and Peas. The museum setting, and the "historical" opening worked wonderfully, and the psychological twist added depth and interest. Great secondary characters, and a good mystery. Highly recommended!