'The Painted Lobster Murders' by Millie Ravensworth was an absolute joy to read. This is the second book I've read in the Cozy Craft Mystery series, and I've become addicted.
Set in the Suffolk village of Framlingham, the series revolves around cousins Penny and Izzy, who run the local craft shop. A houseguest of their customer, Fliss, is found dead just before a Classic Car weekend in the village. As the pair have been in the vicinity organising their dress-making commission they must discover the culprit before a rival dressmaker puts suspicion on them. With the help of local painter and decorator Aubrey - and a cute little corgi they've acquired - Penny and Izzy investigate. Can they solve the puzzle before anyone else is hurt?
I love how Penny and Izzy work as a team, bringing their own individual talents to the investigation. Their method are different, but combined it really works. I'm getting to know the local characters and enjoy it when they pop up again. Aubrey is a particular favourite - as is Nana Lem. The addition of a four-legged friend really adds to the cosy feeling.
The humour in 'The Painted Lobster Murders' is endearing and very British. The story is engaging and funny, with a great mystery at its heart . It is perfect escapism, and one of those books that calms the mind and lets the reader slip into a happy, cosy state as they read. Once I started reading, I whizzed through it as I did not want to put it down. Highly recommended.
I was given this ARC to review.
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