Lots of mysterious things going on has main character, Cressida, trying to figure out what exactly happened.
Why was there a murder at the seaside party she is attending? Its up to amateur sleuth Cressida to solve the mystery.
A delightful cozy mystery that will keep you engaged with lots of drama, humor and quirky moments. Throw in the pug, Ruby, to add another layer of fun to the story.
Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I received an advanced copy of this book from Bookouture via NetGalley.

When at a seaside party there is a murder of course Cressida Fawcett is just the person to get into the middle of it, especially when it deals with her former bo, Lord Canterbury, right on the heels of his new engagement. Along with Dottie and the little pug Ruby, Cressida is on top of getting the answers she wants to determine just who exactly wanted Lord Canterbury dead.

This was a fast beach read. I really love how high-spirited Cressida is. As a huge animal lover, I did appreciate the inclusion of the cute little canine Ruby, however, it was a lot. I enjoyed going along with the mysterious circumstances involved in the death and piecing together with Cressida the motivations behind the crime.

Cressida Fawcett and her friend Dotty attend a fancy dress ball accompanied by Ruby the dog who is definitely a sleuthing character in her own right. When the man who Cressida previously refused to marry dies, the trio set about solving the murder. This is a the latest in a light-hearted and highly entertaining series which I thoroughly enjoyed, partly because it doesn't take itself too seriously (the crime is not especially difficult to solve) but also for the 1920s period setting and the wonderful characterisation of Cressida and her aristocratic set. Anyone who enjoys cosy crime fiction and series such as the Mrs Fisher Mysteries will really enjoy this book.

I really enjoyed this previous book in this series (Death Among the Diamonds), so I was keen to get my hands on Death by a Cornish Cove.

Cressida, Ruby, and Dotty attend a fancy dress ball in Cornwall, where one of the guests drops dead. Naturally, they investigate!

This book was very enjoyable to read. There’s a good balance between the fun elements, and the mystery. I loved spending more time with Cressida and Ruby, and the way that Ruby often assists the investigation.

The plot was great, with plenty of suspects, and a confusion of clues. It all came together neatly at the end, and I hadn’t guessed the murderer before the big reveal.

If you’re looking for a fun and exciting historical cosy crime, this one’s a pippin. I look forward to the next book in the series.

I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

Absolutely loving this series what ho! Love the characters cressy and of course dotty and ruby the pug love the twists and turns in these amazing who dun it's, can't wait to read more in the series and next stop looks to be Scotland

This is the first I’d read in this series, of which it is actually the second book. You do not need to have the first to follow this one. I enjoy the author’s Fen Churche series and had high hopes for this one. I was disappointed, sadly. The writing is good, as with her other series, but this one just didn’t really work for me. I’d give it 2.5 stars.

The story centers on Cressida, her friend Dot, and her dog, who have traveled to Cornwall to stay with friends. Murder ensues, and Cressida throws herself into investigating. I found the main characters self-absorbed and largely unsympathetic, and other characters acted in ways that just didn’t seem realistic or plausible. That said, I liked the setting - both physical and the timing; the story is set in the 1920s. I’ll hope for more stories in her other series, I think. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I just can't get into this one. If I find myself successful later, I'll update my review accordingly. But as of now, I've DNF'd it.

Cressida "Cressy" Fawcett and her friend Dot along with Cressy's pug Ruby on their way from Londan to the Cornish Coast in her red Bugatti dressed as pirates. They have been invited to attend a fancy costume party. Everyone is enjoying themselves until the fiancé of the hosts daughter drops dead in front of them.

Cressida is suspicious from the beginning. He also happens to be an old flame and so she feels a need to determine what really happened to him. She suggests the family ask to have Scotland Yard to send her friend DI Andrews to investigate. In the meantime, Cressida will do some digging on her own along with Dot and Ruby of course.

There is another death, some smuggling and other intrigues going on and Cressida and her friends will need to sort through it all to find the truth and bring the killer to justice.

This is a historical cozy mystery set in 1925. I did not read the first book in this series, but I had no trouble jumping in.

This is a fun, entertaining read! I am going to go get the first book while I wait on the next installment!

Seaside Shenanigans..
The second Cressida Fawcett mystery finds our intrepid heroine delighting in an invitation to a Cornish mansion and to a glorious fancy dress seaside party. When there, however, it soon becomes horribly clear that all is far from well and when a suspicious death occurs Cressida is on the scene. As bodies begin to pile Cressida needs to find a killer fast before another murder occurs. As ever, Cressida is ably assisted by Dotty and Ruby as the seaside shenanigans escalate. A delightful mystery with a good sense of time and place, a well formed cast of characters and a fun and frothy plot laced with humour.

I love historical mysteries especially those set in this period of time. The fact that it was in beautiful Cornwall was an added bonus. The characters and conversation felt authentic to the setting and it was an enjoyable read. I liked how different characters were responsible for the many illegal activities going on.
The only problem for me was that the identity of the killer itself wasn't that mysterious.

What a delight! Cressy and Ruby return in the second instalment of the Cressida Fawcett Mystery series

I have read book one and this was a great follow on being reintroduced to the main characters with the same quirky writing style.

This is just a feel good read it's charming a real cosy mystery full of drama.

This is a lovely murder mystery which certainly grasps your attention from the very start. Unfortunately I did get a little lost in the middle and found that overall it wasn't for me, but I know many people will just love it!

What a rip-roaring adventure! I thoroughly enjoyed this historical cosy, from the determined and fun-loving amateur sleuth, Cressida Fawcett, to the enthralling mystery and the wonderfully atmospheric setting. It’s a classic whodunnit, full of intriguing characters, and kept me hooked from start to finish.

"A seaside party at a Cornish mansion with plenty of fizz, what could be more perfect? But something fishy is afoot…a killer lurks among the guests, and only Cressida Fawcett can stop them.

When Cressida Fawcett is invited to stay at Penbeagle House on the Cornish coast for a fancy-dress ball, she is looking forward to sipping rum cocktails clad as a pirate, watching the red-sailed boats go by and relaxing in the sea air with her good friend Dotty. But before they can raise their glasses to toast Cressida’s former flame Lord Canterbury's engagement, he drops dead in front of the horrified guests.

The local doctor determines that Lord Canterbury was poisoned, and soon Detective Chief Inspector Andrews is on his way from Scotland Yard. But Cressida is dismayed by the murder of the intrepid explorer who once asked for her hand in marriage, and she cannot simply leave the case to the police. Together with Dotty and her little pug Ruby, Cressida searches for clues only to discover that many of the guests have a motive for murder. Did an irate journalist or a bitter fellow explorer send Lord Canterbury on his untimely final journey?

And when a young maid is found dead, floating in the shimmering waters of the cove, Cressida knows time is running out to catch the killer. Could aclue hidden among some rather pungent crab sandwiches help her solve the case before there is another murder?

A witty and totally addictive cozy mystery packed with intrigue and glamour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss."

A fancy-dress ball in Cornwall? Yes please!

An entertaining second book in the series, although it can be read as a standalone book. Cressida, her little dog Ruby, and friends try to solve a classic country house murder in the smuggling haven of Cornwall. Vivid descriptions of the setting and characters add to the light plot, which feels a bit simplistic but is fun to follow. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Bookouture for an advance copy of Death by a Cornish Cove, the second novel to feature the Hon. Cressida Fawcett, set in 1925.

Cressy and her friend Dot have traveled to Penbeagle House in Cornwall for house stay and fancy dress party, but the festivities are halted when one of the guests drops dead. Lord Canterbury, an old flame of Cressy’s, was about to get formally engaged to the daughter of the house, Selina Trevelyan when he died, and the doctor thinks he was poisoned. Once again Cressy is working with DCI Andrews to solve the case.

I thoroughly enjoyed Death by a Cornish Cove, which is a fun read with a good mystery attached. Who knew there could be so much crime in a Cornish country house? Because it’s not just murder to be uncovered.

The novel is told entirely from Cressy’s point of view and as she has a rather hedonistic approach to life there is much drink consumed and even more socialising. This, however, is her public face and how she gets much of her information and gossip, underneath this bright young thing facade is a sharp mind and a desire for justice. She works well with DCI Andrews, he supplies the facts, she supplies the background and her fertile mind pulls them together. It’s all fun.

The plot is lighthearted with Cressy asking all sorts of questions and building her store of knowledge, like a rich, young, glamorous Miss Marple. I guessed one of the perpetrators, but for the wrong crime so I won’t be showing off my crime fighting badge any time soon. Never mind, I was glued to the pages as I followed her investigation and clues. It made me laugh, it made me think and it entertained me enormously. What more could a reader ask for?

Death by a Cornish Cove is a good read that I have no hesitation in recommending.

I enjoy this series very much and this second book continues the 1920’s English aristocratic lifestyle cozy very well. The protagonist is fun and her fellow characters are also interesting. This is the classic Manor House Mystery setting and I look forward to the next in this series.

This is a light and very entertaining series. Cressida and her dog are likeable characters and I had fun in reading this story.
The historical background is vivid, there's plenty of twists and I liked the solution even if it wasn't hard to guess the culprit
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

My thanks to bookouture and of course to Fliss Chester for the delight to read the second mystery novel starring Cressida Fawcett.A costume ball ends abruptly in a murder. And Cressida (with her friend Dotty and her pug Ruby) takes the chance to investigate. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this witty, funny and entertaining crime thriller and am looking forward to the next book with Cressy and her pug.

Another fine episode in the "lives of the 1920s rich and aristocratic." Cressida is fun to read about and it's nice to catch up with her pals as people drop like flies around her. That said, as I read I found myself noticing how "cookie cutter" the plot and characters were in this series. Moreover, the mystery is paper-thin and not particularly hard to solve. To be fair, these faults didn't stop me from enjoying the story, but don't expect anything new or fresh. However, if you're the kind of person, like me, who can watch Poirot movies over and over, you'll probably like this book.