A review by mjwerts
Summerset Abbey by T.J. Brown

2.0

The cover of this novel proclaims it's perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, which is entirely true on one front as ridiculous characters find themselves in often perplexing, out-of-nowhere conundrums. At the same time, the show has something with which this novel struggles: relatable people.

Summerset Abbey is populated by individuals making inexplicable decisions on a continuous basis. Of course if any of them made a rational decision or behaved as an adult, the novel would lack any plot. Instead, the reader is often left shaking her head (or her fist) at the unnecessary angst.