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Murder at the Brightwell (Amory Ames Mystery, #1)

Ashley Weaver

Start date: November 1, 2016

Finish date: November 30, 2016

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Oct 27, 2016 Susan rated it it was amazing

This delightful murder mystery is set in 1932. Amory Ames regrets her five year marriage to playboy Milo, who seems to spend his time holidaying without her and appearing in the gossip columns, when she is approached by her ex fiancé Gil Trent. Gil’s sister, Emmeline, is planning to marry Rupert Howe – a man who reminds Gil worryingly of Milo. Gil invites Amory to join a group of friends holidaying at the Brightwell Hotel, as Emmeline and Rupert will both be there, in the hope that she can warn ...more

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Nov 18, 2015 Lady Wesley marked it as to-read · review of another edition

I would like to read this part romance, part cozy mystery, part period piece, which was recommended by Old Latin Teacher on Amazon. And yet -- maybe I'm just too cheap -- but I am not inclined to fork over $9.99 for an unknown author's debut novel.

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Feb 06, 2025 Cricket Muse rated it really liked it

For those who relish a 1930s mystery a la Christie style with a closed setting populated with a cast of characters, most being wealthy—then this introduction to the Amory and Milo Ames mystery team is one for the list.

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Feb 21, 2019 Gardener0126 rated it it was amazing

I found this novel to be a lot of fun. I liked pretty much everything about it, the setting, the characters, the cover, and the plot. The mystery is a good one, but for me, the characters really made the book. The story is set at a seaside hotel in the 1930s. The author presents her main character, Amory as a smart, likeable young woman. I even have to confess to a sneaking likeness for Milo, her husband, despite his apparent shortcomings. I found the entire novel very engrossing and hated to pu ...more

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Sep 20, 2020 Kelly rated it liked it · review of another edition

I am reading through this series while I wait for other books to become available at the library. They are just OK: the setting is pretty good, but I don't find the two lead characters to be very believable. Some of the dialogue sounds like it comes out of middle school. But they make for decent bedtime, fall asleep over a novel, reading. :) ...more

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Jan 03, 2015 Ellie Oberth rated it it was amazing

Set in Kent, England in 1932, Murder At The Brightwell perfectly captures the tone and flavor of that bygone era. The writing is crisp and flawless. The seaside resort setting is reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel. Weaver spins a charming tale that kept me glued to my seat turning pages.

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Jul 02, 2019 jaadhimalli rated it liked it

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I definitely plan to continue reading the series. It reads like chick-lit.

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Jan 10, 2016 Yorky Caz rated it it was amazing

Loved this. Very Agatha Christie but dont know if I would of been so tolerent of such a misbehaving husband I think he would of been given the boot a long time ago!!

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Jan 04, 2016 Kerry Hammond rated it it was amazing

Absolutely loved this book and have already read book two in the series. More on Mystery Playground here:

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