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The Mitford Trial by Jessica Fellowes
3.0
This is Book 4 in "The Mitford Murders" mystery series, and opens in Kent in 1933. It is her wedding day, and Louisa Cannon has just married Guy Sullivan, a member of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Metropolitan Police, London. She is no longer a ladies maid for the Mitford sisters, is training as a stenographer, and is looking forward to married life. However, strange and unusual circumstances find her as a temporary ladies maid, traveling with the Mitfords on the cruise ship The Princess Alice when a murder is committed. The ensuing trial leaves Louisa in a quandary, as she knows information she cannot share and is more involved than anyone could imagine.
Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. The book is fictional, but based on true events. Among the true characters from history that appear in this novel are the eccentric and controversial Mitford sisters, their brother Thomas Mitford, and known fascist Sir Oswald Mosley. Fellowes does a great job of combining fact and fiction. This novel is at times complex and compelling, but at other times I found it moved a little too slowly for me. I did not really connect with the characters and was not fond of their choices. However, I would recommend this book to fans of historical crime/mystery novels and anyone who enjoys reading about the Mitford sisters.
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley for Historical Novels Review. My review is voluntary.
Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. The book is fictional, but based on true events. Among the true characters from history that appear in this novel are the eccentric and controversial Mitford sisters, their brother Thomas Mitford, and known fascist Sir Oswald Mosley. Fellowes does a great job of combining fact and fiction. This novel is at times complex and compelling, but at other times I found it moved a little too slowly for me. I did not really connect with the characters and was not fond of their choices. However, I would recommend this book to fans of historical crime/mystery novels and anyone who enjoys reading about the Mitford sisters.
I received a free copy of this book from the publishers via Netgalley for Historical Novels Review. My review is voluntary.