Cookie asked this question about How to Solve Your Own Murder (Castle Knoll Files, #1):
Okay, I fast forwarded through this audio book and I still have questions. Please don't make me read/listen to the whole book. I just can't. 1. Who was the father of Emily's baby? 2. Who murdered Emily? 3. Who killed Frances? Why? 4. Did the killer give her the foretelling fortune? 5. Why was Annie's mother disinherited? 6. Did anyone else wish Elva was in every chapter?
H Pamela gave good answers, but I will add to the unanswered part of question 3:

The "Why" was because Joe suspected Frances would turn his mother in to …more
Pamela gave good answers, but I will add to the unanswered part of question 3:

The "Why" was because Joe suspected Frances would turn his mother in to the police, plus murdering Frances would "free" Rose since Rose was obsessed with being Frances' friend.

Also for 6. I didn't care for Elva. She was barely present after the initial scene of them finding the corpse, so I had no attachment to her either way. (less)
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Cookie I loved chapters with Elva because she was always a severe witchy-poo and Annie would smartly put her in her place. Thanks for responding.
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Melanie I think I might hate Elva and Emily too much to finish the book which is why I've resorted to reading spoilers online. 😂😭 So happy I found these Q&As. ...more
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