Deceptive Devotion, one of the Lane Winslow Mystery books, by Iona Whishaw sat on my shelf for a while … it’s the last one (for now) and I didn’t want to rush to read it knowing I’d have to wait! Wedding plans are progressing (so you know something has to happen) when an elderly woman, speaking only Russian, shows up. Since Lane speaks Russian, she takes her in. Inspector Darling’s usual constable is off taking a class and his replacement is often not where he should be. A strange, white suitcase is found in the wheel well (instead of the spare) of the police car. And, of course, there is a body. How do they all tie together? The next book in the series is due out in April. Can’t wait!

Although Ms. Quale is sure she invited Aunt Bessie to a party, and says so, Aunt Bessie does not remember any such invitation ... and one she would have turned down because she certainly has no interest in attending a murder mystery evening, she's been involved in too many of the real thing! Of course, there was a real murder, and she does get involved in the investigation. Aunt Bessie Remembers, one of the Isle of Man Cozy Mystery books by Diana Xarissa contains some favorite elements: a locked door, and an old house, possibly with secret passages!

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