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Jemima Jago Mystery #3
A Death at Silversmith Bay
Librarian Jemima Jago can’t resist a whodunnit, but finding a body in a bookshop is a plot twist she could never have expected…
Jem Jago is back at work with her antique books, and spending her weekends exploring her new home—the windswept Isles of Scilly—in her little sailboat, Bellatrix. She’s really starting to settle into island life. Unfortunately, murder in the Scillies is not as rare as some of her manuscripts…
On a trip out to picturesque Penzance with best friend Micki, the pair stumble across an intriguing mystery, not of the fictional kind. In Tatteredly’s second-hand bookstore, they discover the body of beautiful Gina Marrak, Micki’s former sister-in-law.
Jem can’t bear to see Micki so distraught, and with the hapless Detective Conrad in charge of the inquiry, she must do some sleuthing of her own to find out the truth. As she convinces Gina’s so-called friends to talk, Jem learns she wasn’t actually well liked in her little corner of Penzance. Did the jilted lover, the pretentious pub landlord or the rowdy real estate agent bump off poor Gina?
Poking around the scene of the crime, Jem finds an unusual book which leads her down an unlikely path. But can Jem get to the bottom of the mystery before the terrible tale comes to an end for her too?
Jem Jago is back at work with her antique books, and spending her weekends exploring her new home—the windswept Isles of Scilly—in her little sailboat, Bellatrix. She’s really starting to settle into island life. Unfortunately, murder in the Scillies is not as rare as some of her manuscripts…
On a trip out to picturesque Penzance with best friend Micki, the pair stumble across an intriguing mystery, not of the fictional kind. In Tatteredly’s second-hand bookstore, they discover the body of beautiful Gina Marrak, Micki’s former sister-in-law.
Jem can’t bear to see Micki so distraught, and with the hapless Detective Conrad in charge of the inquiry, she must do some sleuthing of her own to find out the truth. As she convinces Gina’s so-called friends to talk, Jem learns she wasn’t actually well liked in her little corner of Penzance. Did the jilted lover, the pretentious pub landlord or the rowdy real estate agent bump off poor Gina?
Poking around the scene of the crime, Jem finds an unusual book which leads her down an unlikely path. But can Jem get to the bottom of the mystery before the terrible tale comes to an end for her too?
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First published February 21, 2022
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February 22, 2022
I still like the author's other series "Lord and Lady Hetheridge" best, but Jem Jago grows on me a little more in each book I read.
A Death at Silversmith Bay is set in Penzance, Cornwall, a place I know well and remember fondly for its perfect fish and chips and some lovely holidays I have spent there. Over the last two books Jem has developed a name for herself in the field of amateur detecting. Unfortunately since this took place on the Scilly Isles she is now known as the Scilly Sleuth. Not the best title really.
Jem and her friends work together to find the murderer in this latest book. They manage some solid sleuthing without getting themselves into trouble and of course solve the case when the police cannot. Jem has difficulty choosing between two charming men - lucky lady. The decision has been deferred to another book so I will be obliged to keep reading! Some authors know just how to pull the readers in don't they!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
A Death at Silversmith Bay is set in Penzance, Cornwall, a place I know well and remember fondly for its perfect fish and chips and some lovely holidays I have spent there. Over the last two books Jem has developed a name for herself in the field of amateur detecting. Unfortunately since this took place on the Scilly Isles she is now known as the Scilly Sleuth. Not the best title really.
Jem and her friends work together to find the murderer in this latest book. They manage some solid sleuthing without getting themselves into trouble and of course solve the case when the police cannot. Jem has difficulty choosing between two charming men - lucky lady. The decision has been deferred to another book so I will be obliged to keep reading! Some authors know just how to pull the readers in don't they!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
May 14, 2022
⭐⭐⭐⭐
This series is just so utterly addictive (the tag line is not lying). Well written. Wonderful setting. Intelligent and engaging plot. Wonderful characters. Plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing. I am not a HUGE fan with the direction the romance is going (#teamHack), but Rhys is a likable guy, still #TEAMHACK...😂 Not much left to say, I am loving this series and can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
**ARC Via NetGalley**
This series is just so utterly addictive (the tag line is not lying). Well written. Wonderful setting. Intelligent and engaging plot. Wonderful characters. Plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing. I am not a HUGE fan with the direction the romance is going (#teamHack), but Rhys is a likable guy, still #TEAMHACK...😂 Not much left to say, I am loving this series and can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
**ARC Via NetGalley**
January 17, 2022
3.5 stars, actually.
I'm such a huge fan of this author's Lord and Lady Hetheridge cozy mystery series that I was thrilled to discover this one featuring special collections librarian Jemima Jago. It was entertaining - especially after a noticeable improvement after the second half or so - but I can't say I'm super eager to read another one.
That may be in part because I haven't read any others - this is the third in the series. And while it stands alone fairly well for the most part, the references to events that clearly happened in previous books left me wishing for a little bit more detail (like how is she able to hold down a job at which she works only a couple of hours a week and from which she can take big chunks of time off). Add in some glitches like a character who's unable to use a cell phone because of a dead battery only to pick it up and make a call 15 minutes later, and I was left scratching my head more than once.
All that aside, the story itself is intriguing. Jem has just returned to Penzance, where it appears she has a flat and a job, after weekends spent on the Isles of Scilly, where apparently her investigative skills earned her the nickname "Scilly Sleuth" (that struck me as kind of scilly, truth be told, but then this is a cozy and such things aren't all that unusual). Anyway, Jem returns to a flat that stinks to high heaven because, she discovers, there are bags of garbage in her bathtub. Besides that, there's a cat who seems to have made himself right at home and a young woman who turns out to be Jem's eight-years-younger sister Tori - and the less said about this wench the better. But worst of all, there's a bloody weapon in one of the trash bags. The aforesaid Tori, who's basically been passed out drunk, comes up with an explanation for how the garbage bags got where they are, but Jem isn't buying it for an instant (nor would any sane person). Bottom line for me from that point on was whatever Tori gets, she deserves; Jem seems to have a forgiving streak, but Tori gets zero sympathy from me and for sure would get the boot if she tried to hunker down at my place.
Amid all the brouhaha with the garbage bags - Jem finally does call in the cops - she and her good friend Micki go to visit a local bookstore and find the owner, who's Micki's former sister-in-law, rather dead. And wonders never cease: It looks as if she's been hit in the head with a weapon eerily similar to the one in Jem's garbage bag. Since the police seem to be having a tough time investigating on their own - another thing that somehow always happens in a cozy mystery - Jem decides to take matters into her own hands (ditto). She gets some help from a childhood sweetheart who's still sweet, making things a little confusing for Jem since she's hot to trot for another potential sweetheart I assume became that way in previous books. Oh my, however will she choose?
I won't answer that question, nor will I serve up details of the investigation that comes to a conclusion during a sort of intervention in that aforesaid bookstore. Overall, it's rather a fun book, but I strongly suggest that to get the most out of it, readers should start at the beginning. As for me, I thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for offering me a pre-release copy to read and review.
I'm such a huge fan of this author's Lord and Lady Hetheridge cozy mystery series that I was thrilled to discover this one featuring special collections librarian Jemima Jago. It was entertaining - especially after a noticeable improvement after the second half or so - but I can't say I'm super eager to read another one.
That may be in part because I haven't read any others - this is the third in the series. And while it stands alone fairly well for the most part, the references to events that clearly happened in previous books left me wishing for a little bit more detail (like how is she able to hold down a job at which she works only a couple of hours a week and from which she can take big chunks of time off). Add in some glitches like a character who's unable to use a cell phone because of a dead battery only to pick it up and make a call 15 minutes later, and I was left scratching my head more than once.
All that aside, the story itself is intriguing. Jem has just returned to Penzance, where it appears she has a flat and a job, after weekends spent on the Isles of Scilly, where apparently her investigative skills earned her the nickname "Scilly Sleuth" (that struck me as kind of scilly, truth be told, but then this is a cozy and such things aren't all that unusual). Anyway, Jem returns to a flat that stinks to high heaven because, she discovers, there are bags of garbage in her bathtub. Besides that, there's a cat who seems to have made himself right at home and a young woman who turns out to be Jem's eight-years-younger sister Tori - and the less said about this wench the better. But worst of all, there's a bloody weapon in one of the trash bags. The aforesaid Tori, who's basically been passed out drunk, comes up with an explanation for how the garbage bags got where they are, but Jem isn't buying it for an instant (nor would any sane person). Bottom line for me from that point on was whatever Tori gets, she deserves; Jem seems to have a forgiving streak, but Tori gets zero sympathy from me and for sure would get the boot if she tried to hunker down at my place.
Amid all the brouhaha with the garbage bags - Jem finally does call in the cops - she and her good friend Micki go to visit a local bookstore and find the owner, who's Micki's former sister-in-law, rather dead. And wonders never cease: It looks as if she's been hit in the head with a weapon eerily similar to the one in Jem's garbage bag. Since the police seem to be having a tough time investigating on their own - another thing that somehow always happens in a cozy mystery - Jem decides to take matters into her own hands (ditto). She gets some help from a childhood sweetheart who's still sweet, making things a little confusing for Jem since she's hot to trot for another potential sweetheart I assume became that way in previous books. Oh my, however will she choose?
I won't answer that question, nor will I serve up details of the investigation that comes to a conclusion during a sort of intervention in that aforesaid bookstore. Overall, it's rather a fun book, but I strongly suggest that to get the most out of it, readers should start at the beginning. As for me, I thank the publisher, via NetGalley, for offering me a pre-release copy to read and review.
February 24, 2022
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Review for 'A Death At Silversmith Bay' by Emma Jameson.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Emma Jameson, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 21st February 2022.
This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in the 'Jemima Jago Mystery' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read 'A Death At Seascape House' which is the first book in the 'Jemima Jago Mystery' series and 'A Death At Candlewick Castle' which is the second book in the series which I also recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie will be totally hooked!'. I am a huge fan of Faith Martin and Agatha Christie so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Emma Jameson and if this is half as good as 'A Death At Seascape House' and 'A Death At Candlewick Castle' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 31 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Cornwall, England 🏴 UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. The fact that this book is based in Cornwall is even better as I have been on holiday in Cornwall many times so may even recognise some places Emma has set the book around.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonist being Jemima Jago. The benefits of third person perspective especially with are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
Yet another absolutely fantastic read from the very talented Emma Jameson!!! Well done Emma 👏 👏 👏!!!
This book was very well written and the vivid descriptions really made me feel that I was in Cornwall with the sea air and sand all around me. It felt like a lovely mini holiday which was much needed!! The synopsis and cover worked perfectly with the storyline. I really liked that the chapters all had their own headings that resonated with the events of that chapter and many were direct quotes from the chapter itself and also quite amusing.
The storyline itself is a mix of slow and fast paced, starting off quite slow and picking up speed throughout. I would liken it to to a rollercoaster with the first quarter being the build up as you get to the top and then the rest of the ride being fast paced filled with twists, turns, some suspense, tension and a shock at the end!! One I never expected which I am very pleased to report, not a huge fan of books that I have it all figured out by 50%. I loved that it had so much book talk, which was to be, if not expected then definitely hoped for as our protagonist is a librarian. This is a perfect beach read or one to curl up with in front of a fire. The setting and atmosphere is perfectly portrayed for a cozy mystery. This book is such an easy read with the words flowing I just could not put it down. I absolutely love the atmosphere and really feel like Cornwall is becoming my second home. I'm especially looking forward to visiting again in real life next year and will be keeping an eye on some of the places mentioned in the book to see if I recognise anywhere Emma based the storyline on. Emma's first two books are based in St. Morwenna so it was a pleasant surprise to be visiting Penzance more in this one although I must say I did miss my Morwenna friends it was still an enjoyable new experience!!! I am definitely looking forward to returning to Morwenna but also exploring more of Penzance. I actually find it quite delightful that I have now got 2 places to look forward to visiting every time I step into Emma and Jem's adventures!!! I adored the Wyatt the walrus adventures and strangely enough we have had Wally the walrus visiting us in Wales so, although I'm unsure if this is the one and same walrus, it was great fun reading about him and hearing that Wyatt visits Wales and Ireland to as done Wally!! I absolutely adore the Jem Jago series and am thoroughly looking forward to reading the next book in this fantastic series that I have loved from the start!!!
Although this is the third book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
The characters were an eclectic mix. I must admit I'm not quite sure what to make of Jem at the start of the series as at times I quite enjoyed her strong willed personality and she has definitely grown more on me since first meeting her in 'A Death At Seascape Hoise'. However, since reading 'A Death At Candlewick Castle' and now this fantastic read I can definitely say I am now one of her biggest fans!! I absolutely adore her attitude and love watching her relationships with friends and more grow, develop and change over the books. I bonded with Micki immediately in the first book and loved meeting her larger than life character again along with Hack. Pauley and Rhys in both the following books. They have turned into friends for me and I look forward to meeting them every time. They all have their own quirks and habits and all work perfectly together. I loved meeting the new characters in this series especially Tori who I am looking forward to getting to know more and one cannot forget about Wotsit who is just a typical, but memerable, cat!! I am intrigued to find out if PC Stacy Kellow becomes a part of Jem's team and if things will reignite between herself and Hack along with Jem and Rhys. So much to look forward to in the next epic adventure, I just cannot wait!!! Their team dynamic works really well and i have become completely invested in them.
A huge congratulations to Emma on yet another successful novel, here's to the next book in this explosive series 🥂
This is exactly why this series is one of my favourite and you Emma are on og my favourite authors!!!
Overall an intriguing, page turning, cosy mystery in an idyllic setting which will keep you hooked throughout.
Genres covered in this novel include Mystery, Suspense, Murder and Cozy Mystery amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Faith Martin, Clare Chase, Fliss Chester, Agatha Christie and anyone looking for a page turning cosy mystery!!!
263 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon or free on kindle unlimited (at time of review) which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
Rated 5 /5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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Review for 'A Death At Silversmith Bay' by Emma Jameson.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Emma Jameson, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 21st February 2022.
This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the third book in the 'Jemima Jago Mystery' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read 'A Death At Seascape House' which is the first book in the 'Jemima Jago Mystery' series and 'A Death At Candlewick Castle' which is the second book in the series which I also recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that 'Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie will be totally hooked!'. I am a huge fan of Faith Martin and Agatha Christie so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Emma Jameson and if this is half as good as 'A Death At Seascape House' and 'A Death At Candlewick Castle' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of 31 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in Cornwall, England 🏴 UK 🇬🇧. The bonus for me of books that are partly or fully based in the UK is that I live in the UK and have sometimes visited places mentioned in the book which makes it easier to picture. The fact that this book is based in Cornwall is even better as I have been on holiday in Cornwall many times so may even recognise some places Emma has set the book around.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonist being Jemima Jago. The benefits of third person perspective especially with are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
Yet another absolutely fantastic read from the very talented Emma Jameson!!! Well done Emma 👏 👏 👏!!!
This book was very well written and the vivid descriptions really made me feel that I was in Cornwall with the sea air and sand all around me. It felt like a lovely mini holiday which was much needed!! The synopsis and cover worked perfectly with the storyline. I really liked that the chapters all had their own headings that resonated with the events of that chapter and many were direct quotes from the chapter itself and also quite amusing.
The storyline itself is a mix of slow and fast paced, starting off quite slow and picking up speed throughout. I would liken it to to a rollercoaster with the first quarter being the build up as you get to the top and then the rest of the ride being fast paced filled with twists, turns, some suspense, tension and a shock at the end!! One I never expected which I am very pleased to report, not a huge fan of books that I have it all figured out by 50%. I loved that it had so much book talk, which was to be, if not expected then definitely hoped for as our protagonist is a librarian. This is a perfect beach read or one to curl up with in front of a fire. The setting and atmosphere is perfectly portrayed for a cozy mystery. This book is such an easy read with the words flowing I just could not put it down. I absolutely love the atmosphere and really feel like Cornwall is becoming my second home. I'm especially looking forward to visiting again in real life next year and will be keeping an eye on some of the places mentioned in the book to see if I recognise anywhere Emma based the storyline on. Emma's first two books are based in St. Morwenna so it was a pleasant surprise to be visiting Penzance more in this one although I must say I did miss my Morwenna friends it was still an enjoyable new experience!!! I am definitely looking forward to returning to Morwenna but also exploring more of Penzance. I actually find it quite delightful that I have now got 2 places to look forward to visiting every time I step into Emma and Jem's adventures!!! I adored the Wyatt the walrus adventures and strangely enough we have had Wally the walrus visiting us in Wales so, although I'm unsure if this is the one and same walrus, it was great fun reading about him and hearing that Wyatt visits Wales and Ireland to as done Wally!! I absolutely adore the Jem Jago series and am thoroughly looking forward to reading the next book in this fantastic series that I have loved from the start!!!
Although this is the third book in the series I had absolutely no problems reading it without the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.
The characters were an eclectic mix. I must admit I'm not quite sure what to make of Jem at the start of the series as at times I quite enjoyed her strong willed personality and she has definitely grown more on me since first meeting her in 'A Death At Seascape Hoise'. However, since reading 'A Death At Candlewick Castle' and now this fantastic read I can definitely say I am now one of her biggest fans!! I absolutely adore her attitude and love watching her relationships with friends and more grow, develop and change over the books. I bonded with Micki immediately in the first book and loved meeting her larger than life character again along with Hack. Pauley and Rhys in both the following books. They have turned into friends for me and I look forward to meeting them every time. They all have their own quirks and habits and all work perfectly together. I loved meeting the new characters in this series especially Tori who I am looking forward to getting to know more and one cannot forget about Wotsit who is just a typical, but memerable, cat!! I am intrigued to find out if PC Stacy Kellow becomes a part of Jem's team and if things will reignite between herself and Hack along with Jem and Rhys. So much to look forward to in the next epic adventure, I just cannot wait!!! Their team dynamic works really well and i have become completely invested in them.
A huge congratulations to Emma on yet another successful novel, here's to the next book in this explosive series 🥂
This is exactly why this series is one of my favourite and you Emma are on og my favourite authors!!!
Overall an intriguing, page turning, cosy mystery in an idyllic setting which will keep you hooked throughout.
Genres covered in this novel include Mystery, Suspense, Murder and Cozy Mystery amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Faith Martin, Clare Chase, Fliss Chester, Agatha Christie and anyone looking for a page turning cosy mystery!!!
263 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon or free on kindle unlimited (at time of review) which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
Rated 5 /5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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February 25, 2022
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Jemima Jago, the librarian/Scilly (not silly) Sleuth, is back in this third installment in the series, and it just keeps getting better and better!
After a rocky first meet with her in book 1, I’ve become super invested in Jem’s life and that of her friends. After a couple of murder solves under her belt during her stay in the islands, she’s back in Penzance to go back to work (not only of amateur sleuthing lives a girl). When she gets back home she finds there her sister Tori and what looks like a murder weapon but, where’s the body? In true amateur sleuth fashion she won’t take long to find it.
This series is becoming so much fun to read. The setting is fantastic and the characters just keep growing themselves. Although there’re some recurring characters from past books, here is Tori the one with a more important role. I liked the sister’s relationship and how Jem was so supportive of Tori even when she had reasons enough to kick her butt to the curb.
The mystery was nice too with plenty of suspects and red herrings thrown around to keep you on your toes.
I’m loving the evolving relationships between the characters. There’s still a love triangle situation and, although the balance seems to be have been tipped to Rhys’ side, nothing’s set in stone yet so I’m curious to see how Jem going back to the islands will affect this.
With a picturesque setting, a cast of lovely characters and a nice mix of cozy mystery and humor, “A death at Silversmith Bay” is a great addition to the series and I’m really looking forward to more installments to find out how Jem’s story continues.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Jemima Jago, the librarian/Scilly (not silly) Sleuth, is back in this third installment in the series, and it just keeps getting better and better!
After a rocky first meet with her in book 1, I’ve become super invested in Jem’s life and that of her friends. After a couple of murder solves under her belt during her stay in the islands, she’s back in Penzance to go back to work (not only of amateur sleuthing lives a girl). When she gets back home she finds there her sister Tori and what looks like a murder weapon but, where’s the body? In true amateur sleuth fashion she won’t take long to find it.
This series is becoming so much fun to read. The setting is fantastic and the characters just keep growing themselves. Although there’re some recurring characters from past books, here is Tori the one with a more important role. I liked the sister’s relationship and how Jem was so supportive of Tori even when she had reasons enough to kick her butt to the curb.
The mystery was nice too with plenty of suspects and red herrings thrown around to keep you on your toes.
I’m loving the evolving relationships between the characters. There’s still a love triangle situation and, although the balance seems to be have been tipped to Rhys’ side, nothing’s set in stone yet so I’m curious to see how Jem going back to the islands will affect this.
With a picturesque setting, a cast of lovely characters and a nice mix of cozy mystery and humor, “A death at Silversmith Bay” is a great addition to the series and I’m really looking forward to more installments to find out how Jem’s story continues.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 24, 2022
Jemima Jago had spent a few months on the Isles of Scilly, and while there she gained some notoriety - she became known as Scilly's very own sleuth. Back home in Penzance, she plans on getting back to her job as a special collections librarian. As the story opened, Jem was surprised to find her sister Tori in her home. More significantly, Jem had called the police in order to try to figure out what was going on, especially considering that she thinks she found a possible murder weapon, This is when she realized that one of the officers, DS Conrad, was going to be a difficult fellow that she might have to evade why she sought to find out what happened.
Jem was quite certain that she left her home tidy, yet her apartment was overpowered by a rank odor. What is more is that Jem soon discovers significant evidence of yet another murder. Tori has a story, a rather wild one at that, and things just do not add up for Jem. Quite naturally, she plans on getting to the bottom of the recent turn of events. More than adept at solving crimes. Jem doesn’t shrink back for a single moment.
With the aid of her friends, most notably Micki Latham, Jem pays close attention the fact that there is definitely evidence of murder and this leads them to travel to a bookstore. This is how they discover who the murder victim was. Another character of note is Rhys Tremayne, Jem’s former (possibly future?) boyfriend, and he also assists in the investigation. Let’s not forget Wotsit, the cat that Jem found in her apartment that apparently is now her pet. Meanwhile, as the story progressed, it seems that Rhys was not the only one that Jem is thinking about in a romantic sense. It will be rather interesting to see how that develops in future books in this series.
What an enjoyable cozy mystery and a very nice addition to the series. The setting, the characters, and the intrigue made this book a thoroughly engaging read. The first two books are A Death at Seascape House and A Death at Candlewick Castle. I am very much looking forward to continuing the series with the next story.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Jem was quite certain that she left her home tidy, yet her apartment was overpowered by a rank odor. What is more is that Jem soon discovers significant evidence of yet another murder. Tori has a story, a rather wild one at that, and things just do not add up for Jem. Quite naturally, she plans on getting to the bottom of the recent turn of events. More than adept at solving crimes. Jem doesn’t shrink back for a single moment.
With the aid of her friends, most notably Micki Latham, Jem pays close attention the fact that there is definitely evidence of murder and this leads them to travel to a bookstore. This is how they discover who the murder victim was. Another character of note is Rhys Tremayne, Jem’s former (possibly future?) boyfriend, and he also assists in the investigation. Let’s not forget Wotsit, the cat that Jem found in her apartment that apparently is now her pet. Meanwhile, as the story progressed, it seems that Rhys was not the only one that Jem is thinking about in a romantic sense. It will be rather interesting to see how that develops in future books in this series.
What an enjoyable cozy mystery and a very nice addition to the series. The setting, the characters, and the intrigue made this book a thoroughly engaging read. The first two books are A Death at Seascape House and A Death at Candlewick Castle. I am very much looking forward to continuing the series with the next story.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
March 3, 2022
Funny along with a good mystery.
I enjoyed A Death at Silversmith Bay. Not only an intriguing mystery but also well played humor. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out.
I enjoyed A Death at Silversmith Bay. Not only an intriguing mystery but also well played humor. I can't wait for the next book in the series to come out.
February 25, 2022
Jemima Jago's life is often complex and none more so than when she returns to Penzance. Not just juggling her career and home life, she has an unexpected houseguest and makes a gruesome discovery. Jemima is the quirky amateur sleuth that defines the cosy mystery genre. She has family drama, mysteries to unravel, and romantic entanglements and still manages to solve the crime ahead of the police.
If you are a fan of Cornish life, fun sleuthing and a host of unique characters, this cosy mystery is worth a read.
I received a copy of this book from Bookouture via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
If you are a fan of Cornish life, fun sleuthing and a host of unique characters, this cosy mystery is worth a read.
I received a copy of this book from Bookouture via NetGalley in return for an honest review.
February 28, 2022
I enjoy a good M.C. Beaton book, so when I had the chance to read A Death at Silversmith Bay, I jumped on it. This is my first book in the series. I wasn’t unduly hampered by not having read books 1 and 2, although I suspect the backstory would be helpful. So, don’t do like me – start at the beginning.
Jemima Jago, or Jem, is coming home to Penzance after having spent some time in the Scilly Isles. Imagine her surprise to find her flat occupied by a cat she doesn’t recall owning, and her bathtub full of bags of smelly, messy garbage. Turns out her sister Tori is the one responsible, both for the cat and the garbage. When Jem sees what appears to be a bloody mallet in the trash bags, she has to figure out what happened.
When she and her friend Micki find Micki’s sister-in-law with her head bashed in in her used bookstore, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the bloody mallet in Jem’s flat could well be what did Gina in. Jem earned a reputation as an amateur sleuth in Scilly, and the “Scilly Sleuth,” as she was dubbed now has to work out what happened, and whether her sister had anything to do with it.
A Death at Silversmith Bay is a light, enjoyable read. I liked the setting, as Cornwall is a place I’ve never been but would love to visit. The characters were entertaining and believable, even when they did some pretty stupid things. Wyatt the Walrus was a particularly humorous touch (although I’m sure the people in his path probably didn’t find him amusing in the least!). The mystery kept me guessing, and when I’d think perhaps I had it figured out, bam, another suspect got knocked off the list.
And I want Jem’s job! I’d love to be a librarian where I can take lashings of time off to go pursue interests outside of work. Are there any other bosses like hers in the world, and if there are, are they hiring?
If you’re looking for an engaging, cleverly written mystery that will let you escape to Cornwall for a while, take a trip to Silversmith Bay. Five stars from me!
Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy of this book from Bookouture and NetGalley. All opinions here are mine, and I don’t say nice things about books I don’t actually like.
Jemima Jago, or Jem, is coming home to Penzance after having spent some time in the Scilly Isles. Imagine her surprise to find her flat occupied by a cat she doesn’t recall owning, and her bathtub full of bags of smelly, messy garbage. Turns out her sister Tori is the one responsible, both for the cat and the garbage. When Jem sees what appears to be a bloody mallet in the trash bags, she has to figure out what happened.
When she and her friend Micki find Micki’s sister-in-law with her head bashed in in her used bookstore, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the bloody mallet in Jem’s flat could well be what did Gina in. Jem earned a reputation as an amateur sleuth in Scilly, and the “Scilly Sleuth,” as she was dubbed now has to work out what happened, and whether her sister had anything to do with it.
A Death at Silversmith Bay is a light, enjoyable read. I liked the setting, as Cornwall is a place I’ve never been but would love to visit. The characters were entertaining and believable, even when they did some pretty stupid things. Wyatt the Walrus was a particularly humorous touch (although I’m sure the people in his path probably didn’t find him amusing in the least!). The mystery kept me guessing, and when I’d think perhaps I had it figured out, bam, another suspect got knocked off the list.
And I want Jem’s job! I’d love to be a librarian where I can take lashings of time off to go pursue interests outside of work. Are there any other bosses like hers in the world, and if there are, are they hiring?
If you’re looking for an engaging, cleverly written mystery that will let you escape to Cornwall for a while, take a trip to Silversmith Bay. Five stars from me!
Disclaimer: I received an advance reader copy of this book from Bookouture and NetGalley. All opinions here are mine, and I don’t say nice things about books I don’t actually like.
February 20, 2022
A Death at Silversmith Bay by Emma Jameson is another English cozy taking place in Cornwall and led by Jemima (Jem) Jago. Jem returns to the mainland after having spent several weeks in her part-time home in St. Morwenna. She is trying to figure out how to handle both places and keep her job here in Penzance, when she unlocks the door to her apartment and smells the most awful smell. Garbage as well as a litter box. She had scrupulously cleaned before she left and she had no cat. Upon opening the bathroom door, she discovers the tub pile high with full, black garbage bags; nest she discovers her sister sleeping in her bed; well, getting out of it. Demanding to know what was going on she gets a most outlandish story. Her sister is obviously hung over and later when she returns home to find her sisters two friends, the story gets worse. Plus she finds a croquet mallet in there, with blood on it. They call the police. The story gets worse. But not as bad as later in the day when she and her friend, Mickie visit Tatteredsly, the bookstore owned by Mickie's sister-in-law and find said sister-in-law, Gina, dead, from what looks like being hit in the head by a croquet mallet. This goes downhill fast.
This was a pretty good mystery and this little team of amateur sleuths will make your day. There is Rhys, who lives on St Morwenna, is an old boyfriend (and maybe current) of Jem's, an artist, and is a recovering alcoholic. He helps the investigation by gathering information as he visits bars full of people he has wronged, and per AA, must now make amends to. There is Mickie, the sister-in-law, whose brother may be the prime suspect. There is a dumb-as-a-box-of-rocks homicide detective who just wants to close the case. And, of course, Tori, Jem's sister, who is tight with the family that has clues for this case. It is a great story, and fun to read as they investigate around living their lives. I enjoyed reading this book.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of A Death at Silversmith Bay by Netgalley, through Bookoutre. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #bookoutre #emmajameson #adeathatsilversmithbay
This was a pretty good mystery and this little team of amateur sleuths will make your day. There is Rhys, who lives on St Morwenna, is an old boyfriend (and maybe current) of Jem's, an artist, and is a recovering alcoholic. He helps the investigation by gathering information as he visits bars full of people he has wronged, and per AA, must now make amends to. There is Mickie, the sister-in-law, whose brother may be the prime suspect. There is a dumb-as-a-box-of-rocks homicide detective who just wants to close the case. And, of course, Tori, Jem's sister, who is tight with the family that has clues for this case. It is a great story, and fun to read as they investigate around living their lives. I enjoyed reading this book.
I was invited to read a free e-ARC of A Death at Silversmith Bay by Netgalley, through Bookoutre. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #netgalley #bookoutre #emmajameson #adeathatsilversmithbay
March 22, 2022
I will start by saying that I have not read the earlier books in this series – the book was certainly accessible without these, however I do think that reading them first would fill in some gaps.
When Jemima Jago returns to Penzance after spending the summer in the Scilly Isles (where she solved a couple of murders!), she finds somebody living in her flat, a cat that she doesn’t own & a horrendous stench – that would be her half-sister Tori, a stray cat that soon earns the name of Wotsit, and a large pile of rubbish in the bathtub! Why there is so much rubbish in the bathtub is unclear, but when she spots a croquet mallet with blood on it, things take a sinister turn. The discovery of a dead body the following day thrust Jem into another murder investigation. Is Tori involved?
There are a number of characters who seem to be acting suspiciously and many have a motive for wanting the victim dead. How are they linked? Who is telling the truth?
I was not entirely invested in the characters, but perhaps if I read more of the books in the series, I will get to know them better. There are quite a lot of them & they are an eclectic mix. I think Jem is one of those characters that you will grow to enjoy, as she has quite a strong personality - I found it a bit unrealistic that she was just able to take time off work to investigate the crime! . I found younger sister Tori to be annoying & immature - my favourite character was definitely Wotsit the cat!
The storyline starts quite slowly and finishes in a rush, and the ending was not as strong as I would have liked. However, overall it is a decent cosy mystery with some good ideas & moments of humour, set in an idyllic location.
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of this book free via NetGalley. Whilst thanks go to the author & publisher for the opportunity to read it, all opinions are my own & my review is left voluntarily.
When Jemima Jago returns to Penzance after spending the summer in the Scilly Isles (where she solved a couple of murders!), she finds somebody living in her flat, a cat that she doesn’t own & a horrendous stench – that would be her half-sister Tori, a stray cat that soon earns the name of Wotsit, and a large pile of rubbish in the bathtub! Why there is so much rubbish in the bathtub is unclear, but when she spots a croquet mallet with blood on it, things take a sinister turn. The discovery of a dead body the following day thrust Jem into another murder investigation. Is Tori involved?
There are a number of characters who seem to be acting suspiciously and many have a motive for wanting the victim dead. How are they linked? Who is telling the truth?
I was not entirely invested in the characters, but perhaps if I read more of the books in the series, I will get to know them better. There are quite a lot of them & they are an eclectic mix. I think Jem is one of those characters that you will grow to enjoy, as she has quite a strong personality - I found it a bit unrealistic that she was just able to take time off work to investigate the crime! . I found younger sister Tori to be annoying & immature - my favourite character was definitely Wotsit the cat!
The storyline starts quite slowly and finishes in a rush, and the ending was not as strong as I would have liked. However, overall it is a decent cosy mystery with some good ideas & moments of humour, set in an idyllic location.
Disclosure: I received an advance reader copy of this book free via NetGalley. Whilst thanks go to the author & publisher for the opportunity to read it, all opinions are my own & my review is left voluntarily.
December 10, 2025
Home grown murder. Again?
Now back on the mainland in Penzance, Jem Jago stumbles onto a dead body when she and Micki go to call on Gina in her used bookshop. Not only is Gina unliked by just about everybody but a few oddly smitten suitors, she’s also at the hub of a lot of connected people around Jem, her half sister Tori with her new love interest, Micki, Rhys, and Pauley.
That means lots of suspects and lots of threads and connections to untangle.
Is it the fact that Gina was single handedly stopping a really good land development deal that would help all of her shop owner neighbors, the neighborhood in general, and some relatives of Jem’s friends in particular that caused someone to go too far? Certainly any one of the shop owners along the Lane could use the infusion of cash that Gina was blocking. So could the real estate agent who’s trying to broker the deal. Or is it Gina’s history of leaving spurned suitors lying in her wake that is the cause of her brutal demise?
Whatever the motive, and whoever the murderer, the means of death happens to be in Jem’s bathtub, discovered directly upon her arrival from the island. That puts Jem right in the thick of it and in the direct line of fire of DC Conrad, the same one who so quickly and falsely accused her old boyfriend Rhys of a crime he hadn’t committed.
Fortunately, Jem has her gang of friends old and new to help. Add on Rhys who decides to hang around to ostensibly help—but his other agendas soon become clear—and things heat up pretty fast.
All in all, a fun read.
Now. Who’s ready to take bets on the winner of Jem’s live life? Ripped Rhys or Sexy Sergent Hack? Quite frankly, up until now, the love story aspect is based too much on physical attraction than any kind of real intimacy so it’s hard to become invested either way. I’ve deducted one star from my rating because by book three, shouldn’t I care more? I’d like to, but I don’t.
Now back on the mainland in Penzance, Jem Jago stumbles onto a dead body when she and Micki go to call on Gina in her used bookshop. Not only is Gina unliked by just about everybody but a few oddly smitten suitors, she’s also at the hub of a lot of connected people around Jem, her half sister Tori with her new love interest, Micki, Rhys, and Pauley.
That means lots of suspects and lots of threads and connections to untangle.
Is it the fact that Gina was single handedly stopping a really good land development deal that would help all of her shop owner neighbors, the neighborhood in general, and some relatives of Jem’s friends in particular that caused someone to go too far? Certainly any one of the shop owners along the Lane could use the infusion of cash that Gina was blocking. So could the real estate agent who’s trying to broker the deal. Or is it Gina’s history of leaving spurned suitors lying in her wake that is the cause of her brutal demise?
Whatever the motive, and whoever the murderer, the means of death happens to be in Jem’s bathtub, discovered directly upon her arrival from the island. That puts Jem right in the thick of it and in the direct line of fire of DC Conrad, the same one who so quickly and falsely accused her old boyfriend Rhys of a crime he hadn’t committed.
Fortunately, Jem has her gang of friends old and new to help. Add on Rhys who decides to hang around to ostensibly help—but his other agendas soon become clear—and things heat up pretty fast.
All in all, a fun read.
Now. Who’s ready to take bets on the winner of Jem’s live life? Ripped Rhys or Sexy Sergent Hack? Quite frankly, up until now, the love story aspect is based too much on physical attraction than any kind of real intimacy so it’s hard to become invested either way. I’ve deducted one star from my rating because by book three, shouldn’t I care more? I’d like to, but I don’t.
January 30, 2022
Having finally decided how she will divide her time between earning a living and reconnecting with her childhood Scilly Island home, Jemima Jago is back in Plymouth ready for the return to the daily grind! Unfortunately things don't go as planned almost from the moment she arrives and it's clear things are going to get worse before she can even begin to understand what's happening, especially as she's just found a dead body!
The third book in the Jemima Jago series moves the action from the Isles of Scilly to the Cornish mainland and introduces the reader to the other side of Jem's life where she has family nearby and goes into the office each morning. This doesn't mean the other main protagonists from the first two books are absent but instead throws up some different scenarios for them and their friendships in this new location.
The resultant gradually evolving relationships were the best part of this book and there was a humour throughout which was realistic and even laugh out loud in places. Unfortunately however, I found moving the action to the mainland didn't work as well for me and I missed the island location. I was also distracted by what seemed to be an unnecessary amount of Americanisms which added nothing to the storyline. I did like Jem much more as she became a familiar main character and hope she will be back amongst friends for her next outing.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. This is a slightly different slant on the series but definitely worth giving a go.
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.
The third book in the Jemima Jago series moves the action from the Isles of Scilly to the Cornish mainland and introduces the reader to the other side of Jem's life where she has family nearby and goes into the office each morning. This doesn't mean the other main protagonists from the first two books are absent but instead throws up some different scenarios for them and their friendships in this new location.
The resultant gradually evolving relationships were the best part of this book and there was a humour throughout which was realistic and even laugh out loud in places. Unfortunately however, I found moving the action to the mainland didn't work as well for me and I missed the island location. I was also distracted by what seemed to be an unnecessary amount of Americanisms which added nothing to the storyline. I did like Jem much more as she became a familiar main character and hope she will be back amongst friends for her next outing.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. This is a slightly different slant on the series but definitely worth giving a go.
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.
March 25, 2022
A Death at Silversmith Bay by Emma Jameson is the third in the Jemima Jago Mystery Series. This series is set in England and follows the exploits of a librarian turned sleuth who has returned to the area where she grew up. This particular installment involves not only Jemima but also her younger half-sister, Tori, as they investigate the murder of a bookstore owner who has family ties to a friend of Jemima as well as to a boy that Tori is interested in.
As this story unfolds, the author introduces new characters into Jemima's life but also brings in some of the characters from the previous installments of this series. There is additional focus on Jemima's personal life concerning both her boyfriend from when she was growing up and her interest in a detective that she has had dealings with in the earlier books as well as his former girlfriend who is one of the police officers investigating this particular crime.
Within the storyline, the author introduces many different players who each appear to have motives for seeing the victim dead and creates the potential for misdirects and multiple red herrings especially when another body turns up shortly after having a discussion with Jemima and crew.
Although I have not read the earlier books in this series, the history details that the author referred to in this book has me intrigued to go back and read them as well as look forward to seeing where Jemima goes from here both personally and professionally.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Bookouture in exchange for a fair and honest review.
As this story unfolds, the author introduces new characters into Jemima's life but also brings in some of the characters from the previous installments of this series. There is additional focus on Jemima's personal life concerning both her boyfriend from when she was growing up and her interest in a detective that she has had dealings with in the earlier books as well as his former girlfriend who is one of the police officers investigating this particular crime.
Within the storyline, the author introduces many different players who each appear to have motives for seeing the victim dead and creates the potential for misdirects and multiple red herrings especially when another body turns up shortly after having a discussion with Jemima and crew.
Although I have not read the earlier books in this series, the history details that the author referred to in this book has me intrigued to go back and read them as well as look forward to seeing where Jemima goes from here both personally and professionally.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Bookouture in exchange for a fair and honest review.
February 20, 2022
Librarian Jem Jago is back at work with her antique books, and spending her weekends exploring her new home—the windswept Isles of Scilly—in her little sailboat, Bellatrix. She’s really starting to settle into island life. On a trip out to picturesque Penzance with best friend Micki, the pair stumble across an intriguing mystery, not of the fictional kind. In Tatteredly’s second-hand bookstore, they discover the body of beautiful Gina Marrak, Micki’s former sister-in-law. Jem can’t bear to see Micki so distraught, and with the hapless Detective Conrad in charge of the inquiry, she must do some sleuthing of her own to find out the truth. As she convinces Gina’s so-called friends to talk, Jem learns she wasn’t actually well liked in her little corner of Penzance. Poking around the scene of the crime, Jem finds an unusual book which leads her down an unlikely path.
This is the third book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own I feel that it would be best to read the early books as references are made to them which aren’t fully explained. A well written cosy mystery with strong characters & plenty of twists, turns & red herrings. There are also plenty of suspects as Gina wasn't well liked. We also meet Jem's half sister Tori, could she be involved? I was certainly kept guessing & immersed myself in this entertaining read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This is the third book in the series & whilst it could be read on its own I feel that it would be best to read the early books as references are made to them which aren’t fully explained. A well written cosy mystery with strong characters & plenty of twists, turns & red herrings. There are also plenty of suspects as Gina wasn't well liked. We also meet Jem's half sister Tori, could she be involved? I was certainly kept guessing & immersed myself in this entertaining read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
January 20, 2022
This series has become one of my new favorites!! Full of mystery, intrigue and red herrings, this book kept me guessing who dunnit until the end.
I love the setting, the characters and all of the mysteries. They manage to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, and you won't want the story to end.
In this one we are not on the island of St. Morwenna where Jemmas has been staying with her best friends for the last couple of books. She is back home and when she arrives she finds a few unexpected things.
1 . there is a cat ( she doesn't own a cat)
2. her apartment smells like a dumpster
3. Her sister.. ( who doesn't live with her)
Turns out her sister had a bit of a wild night and dragged a bunch of trash bags home with her.. an idea of her new "friends Josh and T.J.. thats after she broke into the apartment, and let in a stray cat.. Also did I mention that there is a possible murder weapon in her bathtub? Jemma just has one question for her sister Tori.. what happened last night?
When Jemma and her friend Micki find a body and a bookshop, it seems to much of a coincidence.. With the help of her sister, Josh, her friends from St. Morwenna and her new kitty Jemma is on the case, and won't rest until its solved..
Every book so far has been a 5 star read, and I can't wait for more in this series!!!!
I love the setting, the characters and all of the mysteries. They manage to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, and you won't want the story to end.
In this one we are not on the island of St. Morwenna where Jemmas has been staying with her best friends for the last couple of books. She is back home and when she arrives she finds a few unexpected things.
1 . there is a cat ( she doesn't own a cat)
2. her apartment smells like a dumpster
3. Her sister.. ( who doesn't live with her)
Turns out her sister had a bit of a wild night and dragged a bunch of trash bags home with her.. an idea of her new "friends Josh and T.J.. thats after she broke into the apartment, and let in a stray cat.. Also did I mention that there is a possible murder weapon in her bathtub? Jemma just has one question for her sister Tori.. what happened last night?
When Jemma and her friend Micki find a body and a bookshop, it seems to much of a coincidence.. With the help of her sister, Josh, her friends from St. Morwenna and her new kitty Jemma is on the case, and won't rest until its solved..
Every book so far has been a 5 star read, and I can't wait for more in this series!!!!
March 15, 2022
Jem returns to her flat in Penzance to discover a squatter, a cat and a bath full of rubbish. One of the bin bags contains a mallet that looks like it has been used as a weapon. Things don't improve the following day when she discovers a body...
A Death at Silversmith Bay is the third book to feature amateur sleuth Jemima Jago and it is the best so far! There are no spoilers about events in the previous books. I have reviewed A Death at Seascape House and A Death at Candlewick Castle.
Jem finds herself embroiled in a new murder case when her sister crashes back into her life with a crazy story and a bloodied mallet. The cops aren't much help and Jem needs to solve the case in order to protect her sister. There are plenty of characters acting suspiciously and with an apparent motive so there are twists to enjoy.
The humour was much more apparent in this novel and I loved the addition of Jem's sister Tori. I have really grown to like Jem and especially in this book she has wonderful relationships with her friends and family. The continued love triangle with old flame Rhys and new romantic interest Hack still featured in this book and I still have no idea which man she should choose!
A Death at Silversmith Bay is an enjoyable cosy murder mystery and I look forward to the next book in the series.
A Death at Silversmith Bay is the third book to feature amateur sleuth Jemima Jago and it is the best so far! There are no spoilers about events in the previous books. I have reviewed A Death at Seascape House and A Death at Candlewick Castle.
Jem finds herself embroiled in a new murder case when her sister crashes back into her life with a crazy story and a bloodied mallet. The cops aren't much help and Jem needs to solve the case in order to protect her sister. There are plenty of characters acting suspiciously and with an apparent motive so there are twists to enjoy.
The humour was much more apparent in this novel and I loved the addition of Jem's sister Tori. I have really grown to like Jem and especially in this book she has wonderful relationships with her friends and family. The continued love triangle with old flame Rhys and new romantic interest Hack still featured in this book and I still have no idea which man she should choose!
A Death at Silversmith Bay is an enjoyable cosy murder mystery and I look forward to the next book in the series.
February 24, 2022
A death at silversmith bay by Emma Jameson.
A Jemima Jago Mystery Book 3.
Librarian Jemima Jago can’t resist a whodunnit, but finding a body in a bookshop is a plot twist she could never have expected…Jem Jago is back at work with her antique books, and spending her weekends exploring her new home. On a trip out to picturesque Penzance to visit local gem Tattteredly’s second-hand bookstore, Jem and her best friend Micki get more than they bargained for when they discover the body of the beautiful Gina Marrack, the owner, dead among the stacks…Unable to resist a real-life mystery, Jem convinces Gina’s friends to talk. She learns Gina wasn’t actually well liked in her little corner of town. A property developer had been sniffing around the street for some time, but Gina had refused to sell up. Did the rowdy real estate agent bump off poor Gina, looking for a quick pay day? Or was her jilted ex-lover out for revenge?Poking around the scene of the crime, Jem finds an unusual book out of place on the meticulously organized shelves. Could this be a vital clue? And can Jem get to the bottom of the murder before the terrible tale comes to an end for her too?
A great read with good characters. I liked the story. This is a good series. 4*.
A Jemima Jago Mystery Book 3.
Librarian Jemima Jago can’t resist a whodunnit, but finding a body in a bookshop is a plot twist she could never have expected…Jem Jago is back at work with her antique books, and spending her weekends exploring her new home. On a trip out to picturesque Penzance to visit local gem Tattteredly’s second-hand bookstore, Jem and her best friend Micki get more than they bargained for when they discover the body of the beautiful Gina Marrack, the owner, dead among the stacks…Unable to resist a real-life mystery, Jem convinces Gina’s friends to talk. She learns Gina wasn’t actually well liked in her little corner of town. A property developer had been sniffing around the street for some time, but Gina had refused to sell up. Did the rowdy real estate agent bump off poor Gina, looking for a quick pay day? Or was her jilted ex-lover out for revenge?Poking around the scene of the crime, Jem finds an unusual book out of place on the meticulously organized shelves. Could this be a vital clue? And can Jem get to the bottom of the murder before the terrible tale comes to an end for her too?
A great read with good characters. I liked the story. This is a good series. 4*.
February 21, 2022
Jemima Jago is a librarian who
Solved a murder or two.
She's earned a nickname
As the 'Scilly Sleuth' from her fame!
Not anticipating any further chance
To play detective back in Penzance,
She's shocked to discover
A weapon then a body, soon after each other.
Look out for Alice in Wonderland themes
As Jem uncovers plots and schemes
I loved the references to characters, too,
I hope so will you!
With old friends and new folks, too
Jem can't resist looking - could you?
There are plenty of potential killers there
But just who is the one who'd dare?
There's plenty of mystery and clues
Laughter, death and funny news
Wyatt is such a surprise
As Hack would soon realise!
A great read, with everything to make it fun
With twists all through until it is done
I highly recommend this very English mystery
And hope you'll enjoy it, just like me!
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
I throughly enjoyed reading it and this is my honest review.
Solved a murder or two.
She's earned a nickname
As the 'Scilly Sleuth' from her fame!
Not anticipating any further chance
To play detective back in Penzance,
She's shocked to discover
A weapon then a body, soon after each other.
Look out for Alice in Wonderland themes
As Jem uncovers plots and schemes
I loved the references to characters, too,
I hope so will you!
With old friends and new folks, too
Jem can't resist looking - could you?
There are plenty of potential killers there
But just who is the one who'd dare?
There's plenty of mystery and clues
Laughter, death and funny news
Wyatt is such a surprise
As Hack would soon realise!
A great read, with everything to make it fun
With twists all through until it is done
I highly recommend this very English mystery
And hope you'll enjoy it, just like me!
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
I throughly enjoyed reading it and this is my honest review.
February 22, 2022
There is a lovely setting for this third instalment in this series featuring librarian and part-time sleuth Jemima (Jem) Jago. Jem and her friend Micki discover the body of Micki’s former sister-in-law, Gina Marrak whilst on an adventure to Penzance. This is a fantastic continuation of the series and a gritty cosy mystery with plenty of intrigue and drama. There are some great characters in this story and Jem’s sister adds another level of complexity as to whether or not she has any involvement in the crime. Jem's friends are a likeable bunch, there are red herrings scattered about and I loved the vividly described locale. With hints of romance, A Death at Silversmith Bay is a fantastic, richly drawn cozy and with the promise of interesting things to happen in future instalments.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.
February 2, 2022
I enjoyed A Death at Silversmith Bay. It is a classic, entertaining, not demanding mystery read which will distract the reader from the blackness around us these days in a gently comic, comforting way. The librarian protagonist, Jem Jago, is anything but dusty. She is very much a competent, funky young woman with friends, a wry humour and a very hunky boyfriend (she could have another!). The plot revolves around the murder of a secondhand and antiquarian bookseller... The interest of the novel is not to be found in a very complex plot with a clever discovery. There are suspects and a number of clues, and it is not too difficult to see what the denouement will be. This said, I enjoyed the banter between young friends and the locale.
With many thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this Devonian mystery!
With many thanks to the publisher via NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this Devonian mystery!
February 27, 2022
A DEATH AT SILVERSMITH BAY by Emma Jameson. This title is a Jemima Jago Mystery, Book #3.
Ms. Jameson is the author of the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mystery series; the Magic of Cornwall series featuring Dr. Bones, and the Jemima Jago Mystery series.
A DEATH AT SILVERSMITH BAY takes place in Cornwall in the town of Penzance. Jemima has just returned to her apartment in Penzance after a stint on St. Morwenna, one of the Isles of Scilly. Jemima is a special Collections Librarian and a project in St. Morwenna reacquainted her with old friends and childhood haunts. Her stay also garnered her a reputation as an amateur sleuth.
The title includes good, likable characters; quite a few plot twists and turns; humor and a great location. I like a book that blends together location and local history and details into the plot.
This is definitely a very captivating cozy mystery series. ****
Ms. Jameson is the author of the Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mystery series; the Magic of Cornwall series featuring Dr. Bones, and the Jemima Jago Mystery series.
A DEATH AT SILVERSMITH BAY takes place in Cornwall in the town of Penzance. Jemima has just returned to her apartment in Penzance after a stint on St. Morwenna, one of the Isles of Scilly. Jemima is a special Collections Librarian and a project in St. Morwenna reacquainted her with old friends and childhood haunts. Her stay also garnered her a reputation as an amateur sleuth.
The title includes good, likable characters; quite a few plot twists and turns; humor and a great location. I like a book that blends together location and local history and details into the plot.
This is definitely a very captivating cozy mystery series. ****
April 10, 2022
Jem is back in Penzance, with not one, but two murders to solve. She finds her younger sister, Tori, at her house, and long story short, Tori met a new guy, Josh, and they got involved with a murder.
There’s a mallet that was tossed in the rubbish, and It turns out to be a murder weapon, one that killed Gina, Mickie’s ex sister in law.
Gina’s ex,Eddie, is under suspicion, but the evidence isn’t there, though he’s a conman if ever there was one. Josh’s aunt Natalie, an odd woman who is also suspicious, ends up dead too, so she’s out.
There’s a real estate issue that makes money a motive, but there are a few possible suspects. With some takeout breakfasts and a few other clues, Jem and crew sort it out. Jem and Rhys also rekindle their relationship, can’t wait to see where it goes.
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There’s a mallet that was tossed in the rubbish, and It turns out to be a murder weapon, one that killed Gina, Mickie’s ex sister in law.
Gina’s ex,Eddie, is under suspicion, but the evidence isn’t there, though he’s a conman if ever there was one. Josh’s aunt Natalie, an odd woman who is also suspicious, ends up dead too, so she’s out.
There’s a real estate issue that makes money a motive, but there are a few possible suspects. With some takeout breakfasts and a few other clues, Jem and crew sort it out. Jem and Rhys also rekindle their relationship, can’t wait to see where it goes.
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February 18, 2022
The 3rd book in the series sees Jem return to her flat in Penzance, to find her half sister squatting in her flat, a cat, and a bath tub full of stinky rubbish amongst which is a worrying bloody mallet.
When she and her friend Micki go to see Micki’s ex sister in law, they find her dead, obviously murdered, the bloody mallet probably being the cause. Jem of course can’t resist trying to solve the murder mystery, with the help of her sister, Micki and childhood sweetheart Rhys.
This was a very enjoyable read. The third in the series, I think you ideally need to read the previous books to really get into the story.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.
When she and her friend Micki go to see Micki’s ex sister in law, they find her dead, obviously murdered, the bloody mallet probably being the cause. Jem of course can’t resist trying to solve the murder mystery, with the help of her sister, Micki and childhood sweetheart Rhys.
This was a very enjoyable read. The third in the series, I think you ideally need to read the previous books to really get into the story.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.
February 13, 2022
A DEATH AT SILVERSMITH BAY by Emma Jameson
Jemima Jago can’t resist a puzzle, and neither can I. Add to that the involvement of her younger sister, who filled her bathtub with trash bags AND a murder weapon (glad my sis never did THAT), and Jem is caught in intrigue and trouble, and grateful for the help of friends. This was twisty, endearing, funny, and scary . . . a quite well-written, with characters I’d love to spend time with. A surprise star is Wyatt the Walrus . . . don’t mess with him; leave that to Bart.
I’m looking forward to more in the series . . . and was moved to research red herrings and squatters’ rights. Brava!
Jemima Jago can’t resist a puzzle, and neither can I. Add to that the involvement of her younger sister, who filled her bathtub with trash bags AND a murder weapon (glad my sis never did THAT), and Jem is caught in intrigue and trouble, and grateful for the help of friends. This was twisty, endearing, funny, and scary . . . a quite well-written, with characters I’d love to spend time with. A surprise star is Wyatt the Walrus . . . don’t mess with him; leave that to Bart.
I’m looking forward to more in the series . . . and was moved to research red herrings and squatters’ rights. Brava!
February 22, 2022
It's an entertaining and compelling addition to this series and I liked it even if it wasn't a favorite.
I was glad to catch up with Jemina and the cast of characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
There's plenty of humour and it's a light read that made me smile and kept me reading.
My only issue was with Tori as I don't think I would be so forgiving if you trash my place and also states your legal right as a squatter. That said I found Tory an unbearable brat.
Even if it can be read as a stand alone it's better read the books in order.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I was glad to catch up with Jemina and the cast of characters and the solid mystery kept me guessing.
There's plenty of humour and it's a light read that made me smile and kept me reading.
My only issue was with Tori as I don't think I would be so forgiving if you trash my place and also states your legal right as a squatter. That said I found Tory an unbearable brat.
Even if it can be read as a stand alone it's better read the books in order.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
March 20, 2022
This is the third book in the Jemima Jago series. Jemima is a librarian who has found herself investigating a murder or two, and this book is no different. Most people find crime books in a bookshop but she finds herself in a real crime scene.
Her friend knows the deceased so Jemima feels obliged to help find out what has happened. So once again she is involved in a murder enquiry, and she will need all of her book knowledge to solve this one.
I am really enjoying this series and love the storylines and descriptions of place, they really transport me into the story.
I have also reviewed:
A Death at Seascape House
A Death At Candlewick Cottage
Her friend knows the deceased so Jemima feels obliged to help find out what has happened. So once again she is involved in a murder enquiry, and she will need all of her book knowledge to solve this one.
I am really enjoying this series and love the storylines and descriptions of place, they really transport me into the story.
I have also reviewed:
A Death at Seascape House
A Death At Candlewick Cottage
April 29, 2022
Back on the Mainland in Cornwall, Jemma is getting ready to be back in the library for her job. However, when she arrives at her flat, she's met by a visitor, does she have a squatter? There's also a murder weapon in her bathroom!
She soon realises she's going to have company for a while, and she also meets an old adversary who locked up Rhys for a while in the previous book.
Good characters and a pacy storyline kept me turning the pages so the book finished too soon.
I really enjoy this cozy mystery series set in Cornwall and The Scilly Isles. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series. I can't wait for the next book in this lovely series.
She soon realises she's going to have company for a while, and she also meets an old adversary who locked up Rhys for a while in the previous book.
Good characters and a pacy storyline kept me turning the pages so the book finished too soon.
I really enjoy this cozy mystery series set in Cornwall and The Scilly Isles. The books are best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series. I can't wait for the next book in this lovely series.
September 23, 2022
Another great book
I love this series, in fact, I haven't read any of Emma Jameson books that I haven't loved. Each series is different but they are all equally good. I was excited when Hack called Jem and said he was having a meeting with police investigators plus a retired DCI who was also a baron. It had to be Tony from the Lord and Lady Heatheridge series. Though that was all that was said I liked that Tony was in the book. As for Jem, she's wonderful and it doesn't hurt that she's got two good looking, sexy men after her. I've already got the the next book in this series preordered. I recommend this book!
I love this series, in fact, I haven't read any of Emma Jameson books that I haven't loved. Each series is different but they are all equally good. I was excited when Hack called Jem and said he was having a meeting with police investigators plus a retired DCI who was also a baron. It had to be Tony from the Lord and Lady Heatheridge series. Though that was all that was said I liked that Tony was in the book. As for Jem, she's wonderful and it doesn't hurt that she's got two good looking, sexy men after her. I've already got the the next book in this series preordered. I recommend this book!
June 23, 2025
I enjoyed being back with Jem and this mystery with all it had to offer and had fun trying to the solve the puzzle. It lead me down a path of an unlikeable victim, plenty of suspects each with a motive to kill and red herrings to keep me off the scent. The inclusion of Jem’s sister adds another level of complexity as to whether or not she is involved in this crime, which keeps things very interesting indeed.
Well written with its picturesque setting, cast of colourful characters, humour and a good mystery to solve, A Death at Silversmith Bay is another great addition to this delightful cozy mystery series and I look forward to more instalments.
Well written with its picturesque setting, cast of colourful characters, humour and a good mystery to solve, A Death at Silversmith Bay is another great addition to this delightful cozy mystery series and I look forward to more instalments.
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