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helgamharb's review against another edition
4.0
Having read and re-read all Agatha Christie books, for some time I didn’t know what book to turn to when I felt down or overwhelmed and simply needed to relax and let loose. Until I discovered Faith Martin and her travelling cook extraordinaire Jenny Starling!
The Teatime Mystery is an enjoyable, put your feet up and have a cuppa and let Jenny solve the mystery kind of book.
Thanks to the author, Joffe Books and the NetGalley for a copy of the book.
The Teatime Mystery is an enjoyable, put your feet up and have a cuppa and let Jenny solve the mystery kind of book.
Thanks to the author, Joffe Books and the NetGalley for a copy of the book.
libertyclaydon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
isalaur's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
5.0
I really enjoy this series and hope it continues use on for quite some time. Jenny is amusing and quite clever. It was nice to see that in this case, with her reputation proceeding her, the Inspector decided to make use of her talents right from the start.
The whodunit is particularly clever as to the how. We know from the beginning who the victim is going to be and we are offered a roster of potential suspects with motive. But they all appear to have alibis and a statement by one witness makes the murder seem impossible. Then there’s a sticky wicket thrown into the proceedings that changes the direction of the investigation.
When we get to the end and Jenny’s usual “oh I know who did it” moment the author paints an amusing scene as the Inspector is about to blow a gasket! All in all another entertaining and quick read.
The whodunit is particularly clever as to the how. We know from the beginning who the victim is going to be and we are offered a roster of potential suspects with motive. But they all appear to have alibis and a statement by one witness makes the murder seem impossible. Then there’s a sticky wicket thrown into the proceedings that changes the direction of the investigation.
When we get to the end and Jenny’s usual “oh I know who did it” moment the author paints an amusing scene as the Inspector is about to blow a gasket! All in all another entertaining and quick read.
themidnightlibrarian's review
4.0
The audacity of the killer in this one was intriguing! Some good red herrings as well.
syren1532's review
4.0
Jenny Starling is catering a centenary cricket match between two rival villages when one of the players is found dead behind the pavilion shortly after tea. Tris Jones is the son of the local “lord of the manor” and was a stockbroker in London. Tris had a reputation as a ladies man and had upset a few people in the village but who had a motive to kill him. Can Jenny help the police to solve the case?
Another great read from this series by Faith Martin.
Thanks to Joffe Books and Faith Martin for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Another great read from this series by Faith Martin.
Thanks to Joffe Books and Faith Martin for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
robinlovesreading's review
4.0
Jenny Starling is a traveling cook who is rather looking forward to her next assignment. She is about to cater for the village cricket match. Per normal Jenny style, she takes stock of all the guests, all while crafting just the perfect menu with her exquisite recipes.
When Tristan Jones, a man with far too many enemies, turns up dead, Jenny is afforded the opportunity of helping the police in their investigation. Nothing is as it seemed as Jenny works hard on figuring everyone at the event. It is only reasonable that one of the players, or their family member, is undeniably guilty of the murder.
It doesn't take Jenny long to discover that Tristin Jones had plenty of enemies. For one thing, he was a young man with more than one paramour. What's more is that as a stockbroker, the way he handled people's money left a lot to be desired.
This delightful read, which was formerly published as Just Not Cricket by Faith Martin's pen name, Joyce Cato, is a delightful cozy mystery where Jenny excels in both solving unlikely murders while developing scrumptious recipes.
The previous titles in this series are The Birthday Mystery, The Winter Mystery, The Riverboat Mystery and The Oxford Mystery. I definitely look forward to continuing this engaging series by Faith Martin.
Many thanks to Joffe Books and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
When Tristan Jones, a man with far too many enemies, turns up dead, Jenny is afforded the opportunity of helping the police in their investigation. Nothing is as it seemed as Jenny works hard on figuring everyone at the event. It is only reasonable that one of the players, or their family member, is undeniably guilty of the murder.
It doesn't take Jenny long to discover that Tristin Jones had plenty of enemies. For one thing, he was a young man with more than one paramour. What's more is that as a stockbroker, the way he handled people's money left a lot to be desired.
This delightful read, which was formerly published as Just Not Cricket by Faith Martin's pen name, Joyce Cato, is a delightful cozy mystery where Jenny excels in both solving unlikely murders while developing scrumptious recipes.
The previous titles in this series are The Birthday Mystery, The Winter Mystery, The Riverboat Mystery and The Oxford Mystery. I definitely look forward to continuing this engaging series by Faith Martin.
Many thanks to Joffe Books and to NetGalley for this ARC to review in exchange for my honest opinion.
managedbybooks's review
3.0
I didn't realize this was part of series when I started reading but when I figured it out I was able to find the rest of the series on GoodReads and bring myself up to speed. This was a quick read, full of suspense and intrigue from the very beginning.
*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
ravenclawlibrarybooks's review
4.0
The Teatime Mystery, is #6 in the Jenny Starling series by Faith Martin and having read the previous five and really liked them I couldn't wait for this one for which many thanks go to Netgalley for me being approved.
Great plot, relatable characters and a thoroughly great cosy mystery series. I have just moved # 7 to the top of my Netgalley TBR.
Great plot, relatable characters and a thoroughly great cosy mystery series. I have just moved # 7 to the top of my Netgalley TBR.
vesper1931's review
4.0
Jenny Starling has been employed to do the catering for the annual cricket grudge match between Much Rousham and Steeple Clinton. Though busy she does pick up quite a bit of gossip which might be useful when one of the players is found dead. But then another body is discovered. She finds herself helping Detective Inspector Laurence Causon in discovering the facts
Another enjoyable well-written mystery in this series. Jenny is certainly a likeable character, and the rest of the characters are certainly well described. The book can be read as a standalone story.
I received an ARC from the publisher
Another enjoyable well-written mystery in this series. Jenny is certainly a likeable character, and the rest of the characters are certainly well described. The book can be read as a standalone story.
I received an ARC from the publisher
nietzschesghost's review against another edition
4.0
The Teatime Mystery is the sixth in the Jenny Starling cosy mystery series and was first published as Just Not Cricket under her nom de plume, Joyce Cato. Each instalment in the series just gets better and better and Jenny Starling is a fantastic protagonist. This time she uses her amateur investigative skills to solve the murder of a philandering cricketer and it's is a captivating tale. I mean, what could be better — delicious food, mystery and super sleuthing?
This is a charming addition with many twists in the tale and the locations are all so vivid; I see the type of village setting as portrayed in Midsomer Murders, and that's no bad thing. It is so readable that you get through it very quickly or at least I did. There are also a slew of credible and interesting characters and a well-crafted plot. It was a highly entertaining way to spend a few hours. Many thanks to Joffe Books for an ARC.
This is a charming addition with many twists in the tale and the locations are all so vivid; I see the type of village setting as portrayed in Midsomer Murders, and that's no bad thing. It is so readable that you get through it very quickly or at least I did. There are also a slew of credible and interesting characters and a well-crafted plot. It was a highly entertaining way to spend a few hours. Many thanks to Joffe Books for an ARC.