4.5 stars. This is the sixth book in the Iris Woodmore series which sees her continue as a journalist in Walden, in 1924. Her nemesis Archie is back in town and now managing a hostel for retired and injured servicemen, and looks set to continue making trouble for Iris… until he is killed and Iris is the prime suspect.

All the characters we like (or like to hate!) are here, minus Iris’ father and step mother who are on holiday so only mentioned in passing. There’s decent mystery and a few twists and turns. I don’t guess whodunnit, though I did guess some of what happened and why. And after Archie took up energy in the last few books, I am glad that particular aspect of the books has been wrapped up. Better to use it well for a short time that let it drag on too long so kudos for that.

Already looking forward to book 7!

I received a free ARC copy of this via NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.