Murder at The Mill by M.B. Shaw

Murder at The Mill by M.B. Shaw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A picture hides a thousand lies . . . And only Iris Grey can uncover the truth

Iris Grey arrives at Mill Cottage in a picture-perfect Hampshire village, looking to escape from her crumbling marriage. She is drawn to the neighbouring Wetherby family, and is commissioned to paint a portrait of Dominic Wetherby, a celebrated crime writer.

At the Wetherby's Christmas Eve party, the mulled wine is in full flow - but so too are tensions and rivalries among the guests. On Christmas Day, the youngest member of the Wetherby family, Lorcan, finds a body in the water. A tragic accident? Or a deadly crime?

With the snow falling, Iris enters a world of village gossip, romantic intrigue, buried secrets and murder.

Classic who dunnit murder mystery in the Marple Agatha Christie style. Very well written with good strong characters and steady pace throughout.

As with Christie novels, a hugely enjoyable nostalgic feel in this tale where all sub plots come together at the end.

I did guess the murderer and even felt sympathy for that person and the real villain also got their comeuppance so a well rounded complete outcome in the end.

Perfect for Christie fans and a really enjoyable well written piece of mystery and murder. A cosy fireside read and deserves 4 stars.