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A review by lynguy1
Death on Windmill Way by Carrie Doyle
3.0
DEATH ON WINDMILL WAY by Carrie Doyle is the first book in the Hamptons Murder Mysteries series and the first book by this author that I have read. The novel is set in the Hamptons in New York. Antonia Bingham moved there about six months ago to buy the run-down Windmill Inn. She has now renovated it and is open for business in both the inn and restaurant. However, life here is not all beaches and luxurious living. Besides the hard work of running her business, including functioning as a chef, previous owners of the inn have died. Some believe there is a curse, others think it is natural. Of course, Antonia decides to investigate.
Antonia is someone you can root for, but I did not really connect with her. She did not seem to have done her research on the inn before she purchased it. However, she did have a distinct voice with flaws and virtues. Additionally, her goals were clear and her motivations seemed believable. The author does a great job of painting a picture of the inn, the people, the beach, and the food. The story line was interesting and had plenty of red herrings. However, the mystery was too easy for me to solve.
Overall, this book was enjoyable and entertaining. If you enjoy cozy mysteries and beautiful settings, then this may be the series for you.
Many thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and Carrie Doyle for a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.
Antonia is someone you can root for, but I did not really connect with her. She did not seem to have done her research on the inn before she purchased it. However, she did have a distinct voice with flaws and virtues. Additionally, her goals were clear and her motivations seemed believable. The author does a great job of painting a picture of the inn, the people, the beach, and the food. The story line was interesting and had plenty of red herrings. However, the mystery was too easy for me to solve.
Overall, this book was enjoyable and entertaining. If you enjoy cozy mysteries and beautiful settings, then this may be the series for you.
Many thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and Carrie Doyle for a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review. Opinions are mine alone and are not biased in any way.