Murder at the Summer Fete by Victoria Walters

 Murder at the Summer Fete 

By Victoria Walters 

I found myself in a bit of a reading slump recently. Work was taking over and I couldn’t de stress enough to pick up a book. This book changed it in one weekend. 

Another gripping tale from Dedley End. Nancy Hunter, her grandmother Jane and close friend Jonathan are back solving mysteries and catching killers. 

I loved my first visit to Dedley End and this second trip did not disappoint. 

Nancy and Jane (along with their bookshop) have become somewhat known for their part in solving the murder of Lucy Roth at Christmas. It is this game that brings Michael to their bookshop. Knowing that they will follow his clues and eventually bring justice for his father and ultimately himself. 

The characters in the book are very well written. As a reader you feel part of the group - all of them likeable. There’s a subtle tension between Nancy and Jonathan and I am desperate for book three to see if it gets resolved. 

The new main characters in this story - authour Thomas Green and his agent Nathan Loveday are less likeable. Both well written so that you switch between complete distrust and pitty. 

The plot stems 30years and sees secrets come back to haunt Thomas Green. What lengths will he go to to save his reputation and what has he already done to get where he is? 

I love how the seeds are planted for the next mystery and can not wait for the next instalment.