Andriana Ristevska's Reviews > Murder at Archly Manor

Olive Belgrave has difficulties to find a job. She came to London expecting to find a job in just a few days. Young woman that comes from a well known and wealthy family and has excellent education. That should guarantee her employment. However, she doesn't want just any job position, she is passionate about becoming a detective. Except, the reality is way far from that. She goes from door to door, swiping the whole city. But she walks out of every single one with just best wishes.

She came to London with all her money and the days she can stay here are counting down. Also, the additional pressure from her family doesn't make it any easier for her.

But, she must have luck, because one day she visits her aunt and meets her cousin's fiancé. Everyone is suspicious of him except, of course, her cousin. So she accepts to check his background as her first job.

Not long after the agreement, they all get invited to a party at Archly Manor. Before she can dive further into the investigation, a murder occurs on the halls of the manor. Suddenly everyone is a suspect and the scary thing is... they're all trapped inside until the truth reveals who the murderer is. Someone tries to make Olive's first case her last, but she is determined to catch this murderer, no matter what.

If I should describe this book with one word, that would be: cozy! It gives major Agatha Christie vibes. With every chapter I doubted different character and in the end the murderer was the one I least suspected. I love, love, love the author's writing style, the pages were flying and before I knew it, I read half of the book in one sitting. The book is very well written and the plot twists are patiently waiting for the readers to discover them.

The place this book sets is London in 1923, a hundred years back. Sara did excellent job on the research, she flawlessly captured the fashion, manners and culture in that era. I loved all the descriptions of the clothes and the little details.

Entertaining and beautifully written cozy mystery that you can't put down until the murderer is caught. The included map is the door to this amazing journey Sara will take you. And it will leave you with warm heart. I highly recommend this book to everyone, especially to those who love historical mystery.