A friend once suggested that Martin Walker's Bruno mysteries should never be read when you are hungry. I tend to agree as some of the meals in The Body in the Castle Well made my mouth water! A young art student from the United States is working on her doctorate and has been interviewing a local war hero/art collector. She is well liked by all she meets, so it was a surprise when her body was found. The case develops slowly, with some interesting twists and turns, and a couple of rather unlikeable characters. Another great read in this wonderful series.

Aunt Bessie Solves is the next of the Isle of Man Cozy Mystery books by Diana Xarissa. A friend is visiting, a friend who is a police investigator who has been told to look into a cold case by his boss. Bessie, of course, is intrigued, and takes a look, and is able to offer a new possibility as to a solution. Turn about is fair play and Andrew takes a look at a cold case on the island. Following along as Bessie and Andrew work on both of these cases made for a fun read.

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