by Doward Wilson
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Meet Cornelia Pettijohn, her Uncle Percival, and their friend, Teddy Lawless. They are vacationing in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the newly opened Vinoy hotel. It is February, 1926, and Prohibition is going strong, but that doesn't stop Teddy from enjoying her stash of moonshine and medicinal rum.
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Cornelia is an Army nurse on furlough and Teddy's closest friend having served together in The Great War. Can Cornelia and Uncle Percival find the real murderer and save Teddy? They start to investigate and find many other suspects, but which one is the right one? As they scour St. Petersburg for clues, they are hampered by the murder victim's daughter who is determined to make Teddy the one who killed her father.
This was a delightful and fun read. I enjoyed the chase thru speakeasies, hotels, hair salons, and the developing countryside of St. Petersburg. The author caught my interest from the opening paragraphs and never lost it. The characters are well drawn and will keep you laughing and turning the pages. The historical background was fun and entertaining. I highly recommend this book to all cozy fans who enjoy a historical mystery.
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I don't think this one will disappoint. Between Teddy's trouble and Uncle Percy's "help," Cornelia has her hands full.
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Thank you! The artist was Patty G. Henderson, who lives in Tampa Bay. I'll pass that on.
DeleteI absolutely love a good cozy mystery, especially one with a historical setting and storyline. I’d love to read this. Thanks so much for the chance!
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