It was nice to get back to the setting and characters Karen Baugh Menuhin as created. This time the setting is an ancient medieval castle, complete with moat and drawbridge (that is raised and lowered every day). There were no legitimate heirs (or so everyone thought) and the six illegitimate siblings were acknowledged and supported by their father. They have gathered to see who will inherit. However, murders happen, none of the siblings as yet, but older folks, who might know a deep, dark family secret. Could there be a legitimate heir? A Wreath of Red Roses is another great adventure withf Major Heathcliff Lennox and his partner from Scotland yard.

Canadian Reader suggested Murder at the Grand Hotel, the first in the Lady Caroline Murder Mysteries by Isabella Bassett as a 'maybe' read. It was a new author and series for me, so I was willing to give it a try. Set on the French Riviera in 1925 ... think rich folks, servants that follow on a picnic to set up a table, with linens, tableware, crystal ... and a young woman who went to university (not good), then finishing school (good) ... and then (gasp) took typing classes! Her mother is desperately trying to get her married (it's not likely to happen soon). She is working for her uncle, helping with his correspondence and in looking for a rare orchid so he can win a stuffed platypus. (yes, that's correct)(!)

Reading Hermit With Dog