Anpother good one

This series continues to enchant and entertain. Not a dud among them, so far, and this one is no exception. Plus, Pearl Hewitt's marvelous narration adds to the experience.

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More padding than Father Christmas

The story began sensibly but it became sillier and sillier. The main plot, as acknowledged by the author, was just like something from an Agatha Christie novel. The big reveal in the library was typical Poirot style. I guessed the murderer early on, but I missed one of the more obvious clues. The Christmas lunch at the Roses's house was pure farce, and unnecessary padding. At least we were spared Gemma being in danger and having to be rescued this time. How was it that Devlin managed to get a Christmas holiday to visit his mother when dates and holidays with Gemma were invariably cancelled, at short notice, due to his work? Why wasn't he recalled to work when there was a murder on his patch? Muesli was delightful as usual and the elderly cat looking for a new home made me cry. Some bits were laugh out loud funny but overall the standard of plotting is falling. The narrator was exceptional.

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fantastic

I totally love these cosy mysteries by H Y Hanna and narrated by Pearl Hewitt, there truly is nothing better to relax with xxxxxxx

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The mousse wonderful book of the year

I enjoyed this book. I read the book and loved it so jumped at the chance to get the audio book version, so glad I did because it was just as good as I remembered it. The mystery was good but it is the family gathering for the Christmas day lunch which was so memorable and I still chuckled even though I knew was going to happen.
Gemma is asked to cater for a children's Christmas party at a grand estate, along with her cat Muesli .The pair us surprised when the old biddies turn up as the the entertainment in the form of signing carols. But non of them was prepared for the prodigal son to be murdered on the very night he returns from the dead. Worse still is the fact that with a heavy snow storm set in for the night they all get trapped in the house with a killer. With Devlin away visiting his mum for Christmas Gemma falls under investigation when officer Pratt finally turns up. Leaving Gemma and the old biddies no choice but to to investigate, even if there help is seen as more meddling than helping.
I think this is one of Peral Hewitts better performance and think she did an excellent job of spreading the magical cheer around in this book.
I was given this free review copy at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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wonderful

A lovely, mystery, series with quirky characters, a likeable heroine and a clever cat. This one is set at Christmas but it will be enjoyable at any time of the year. The story is reminiscent of an old fashioned house party murder mysteries of Agatha Christie ilk.
I loved it.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reading audio copy.

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edge of seat

red herrings galore. superb story. excellently read. hope number 11 will be forthcoming. until then ... enjoy

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The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year

Another funny murder mystery where Gamma is pushed aside over a Christmas murder. Read brilliantly again by Pearl Hewitt.

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Brilliant

Such a funny ending I was in stitches. What a brilliant combination HY Hannah’s excellent story and Pearl Hewitt’s first class narration. Got me hooked

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Not one of the best

I think this was just to be a little Christmas story so I shouldn't expect much. Story was rather dull. Started off ok but just sort of faded. I didn't try to guess the perpetrator. Personal stuff and ending obvious.

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Exasperation Limit Reached

I quite enjoyed the first few of these. They are easy, demand nothing of the listener and were relaxing. I should have stopped when she started getting on my nerves really. Does anyone actually believe she once held down a high-powered job? She's totally exasperating.

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