Warm, Engaging Mystery….
A really wonderful read. Warm and engaging (despite the murders!) cosy mystery with an endearing, yet feisty and smart, protagonist in Liz and a colourful cast of supporting characters - not least of which is Nelson, quite possibly the bravest dog in Yorkshire. The setting of Whitby and environs is perfectly painted, well depicted and works nicely as a backdrop to the mystery. The plot is well worked and intriguing, suspects numerous and red herrings well planted. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining mystery which was gratefully devoured in one straight sitting. Book two, and a further meeting with Liz and the cast, is very much anticipated.

Set in atmospheric Whitby, North Yorkshire, a body is discovered on the top of a cliff. However, the body has ties to the sea. What at first appears to be a pile of clothes is discovered by Liz who has moved to Whitby to start life anew. She is renovating two charming fishing cottages and discovers she enjoys sleuthing in her recent retirement. With the help of her friends she sifts through layers of clues.

The gorgeous cover takes me back to evocative Whitby with its lovely abbey and 199 steps, fish market, kippers and stunning location. The author retains many true details including the geography and incorporates the fascinating myth of the Ælfflæd girdle to add to the mystique and charm of this cozy mystery.

Though enjoyable, I was not invested in the characters (though Iris is intriguing!) nor riveted to the story. I like that Liz is not an obnoxious young twenty something and the way the author utilizes the setting. Perhaps the second in the Kipper Cottage Abbey series will reveal more about the characters.

My sincere thank you to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this book.

Good book! This was a light read! It had susoense, intrigue, action, and some great detective work! And a great who done it! It wasn't A real heart pounder filled with gore type book, but the storyline was interesting and flowed nicely! All and all it was a good read! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!