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Murder at the Dolphin Hotel: A gripping cozy historical mystery (A Miss Underhay Mystery Book 1) by [Helena Dixon]

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A room with a view… to murder.

June 1933. Kitty Underhay is a modern, independent woman from the top of her shingle bob to the tip of her t-strap heels. She prides herself on the reputation of her family’s ancient hotel on the blustery English coast. But then a body is found, rooms are ransacked and rumours begin to circulate that someone is on the hunt for a valuable stolen ruby – a ruby that Kitty’s mother may have possessed when she herself went missing during the Great War. Before she can do more than flick a duster, Kitty finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation.

When the local police inspector shows no signs of solving the shocking crimes plaguing the hotel, Kitty steps briskly into the breach. Together with ex-army captain Matthew Bryant, her new hotel security officer, she is determined to decipher this mystery and preserve not only the name of her hotel, but also the lives of her guests. Could there be a cold-blooded killer under her own roof? And what connects the missing jewel to the mystery from Kitty’s own past?

A classic page-turning murder mystery! Fans of Agatha Christie, Elizabeth Edmondson and T.E. Kinsey will love this unputdownable whodunnit.

Readers love Murder at the Dolphin Hotel!

‘Endearing, engaging characters; and a fast-moving plot line filled with unexpected twists and turns. This is a whodunit that you will not want to put down till it's done!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘If you like your crime novels cosy with a touch of romance this is the book for you.’ Faith Martin

‘I loved this cosy mystery. There were many twists and turns and I couldn’t wait to find out the identity of the perpetrator behind the crimes. I look forward to reading more in this series.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Gripping from the very first page. It was quite difficult to put the book down… Very deserving of 5 stars and more.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘I read it as fast as I could… I was engrossed in the plot and wanted to know what was going to happen. I loved the fleshed out and likeable characters… The mystery is solid, full of twists and turns, and the solution came as a surprise.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘The pace was fast, my interest nonstop and there was plenty of action – an excellent whodunit that I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend highly.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This is a lovely read! I could visualise the hotel so well, the town, the hustle and bustle of life in the 1930's… I thoroughly enjoyed the storytelling, the little clues, the way the mysteries developed. It definitely got the little grey cells working!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘A beautifully written cosy mystery whodunnit in the vein of Agatha Christie and Josephine Tey. Charming, atmospheric and thoroughly entertaining.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I couldn’t put this book down… a a very fun read that kept me engaged the entire way through.’ India Reads

‘This isn’t a book you want to put off, I kept coming back and picking it right back up to continue reading!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Helena Dixon does a superb job of hooking the reader from the very beginning and I will anxiously await the next book in the Miss Underhay mystery series!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘A great start to a fun series! I loved the location, the main character, and the mystery!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘I read the book in one go. I guess it's quite clear that the story is captivating. The writing style is very fluent and I really liked Miss Underhay. She is not only independent, but clever too.’ Goodreads reviewer

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ASIN : B07XLM3SM6
Publisher : Bookouture (11 December 2019)
Language: : English
File size : 1720 KB
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Print length : 275 pages

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mepeewee

Interesting but comfortable read, nostalgic local flavour

Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2020

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Anticipating the sequel with interest - an enjoyable read, without being an unnecessarily complex plot. The characters and background pleasantly developed, with none of the errors often found in 'historical' novels.

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Sandy Barker

A delightful read

Reviewed in Australia on 9 February 2020

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This is my first foray into cosy mysteries and I just loved our heroine, Kitty Underhay, and her partner in solving crime, Matt Bryant. An intriguing tale and a wonderful backdrop, with terrific supporting characters.

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A light mystery novel

Reviewed in Australia on 26 April 2020

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Light reading, nice lack of gore regarding the murders. The characters seem to be perfect for the time and style of story.

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FANTASTIC BOOK

Reviewed in Australia on 17 May 2020

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I loved reading this book, especially as I love reading murder mysteries from the 1930s. I look forward to reading more books by author.

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Leigh Gribble

A good yarn to keep you wondering to the end

Reviewed in Australia on 29 January 2020

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I enjoyed this light hearted story. Well constructed and kept me guessing to the end, as it stated to play out I had my suspicions. Good yarn!

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Rhoda Baxter

twists and turns to keep you on your toes

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2020

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Set in 1930's Devon, this is a good old fashioned murder mystery.
Kitty is running the Dolphin hotel while her formidable grandmother is off looking after a great aunt who has broken her leg. Grandmother doesn't seem to believe that Kitty is capable of looking after the place and has hired a new security man, ex-army captain Matthew Bryant. But what Kitty doesn't know (at the start, at least) is that her life is in danger.

There's plenty of mystery and a few cold blooded murders, with enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes. There's an ongoing mystery of Kitty's mother's disappearance, which will probably come up in later books as will the slow burning romance between Kitty and Matthew.

I really enjoyed this book.

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nan

not sure of the era

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2020

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I thought the story was good but the author appears to have her era's confused. At the beginning of the book she talks about Kitty taking out the register and Max looking over her shoulder at the "screen"!!!! I could point out many many of these similar mistakes but don't wish to sound picky but, unfortunately if I hadn't read that this was meant to be the 1920's I would have thought it a modern era. Nothing in this book reads 1920, and I think the author should stay with the era she is clearly more at home in because it is a good read ......., just far too many mistakes which cause the reader to be dragged back to the present day. When one reads a book by the likes of Agatha Christie, Georgette Heyer etc, the reader is clearly in the 1920 era...., but this book the reader is in the present, so perhaps the author should write about the modern era only thereby not having to worry about words, sentences and sayings, that would never have been used in the 1920'sand not spoil what should have been an really good read.

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The Reading Room

Top-notch, period cosy mystery – Perfect!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2020

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Well-written, and with great characters, this is the first book in what promises to be an excellent new series – 5 Stars

When Kitty Underhay’s grandmother has to travel to Scotland to care for an injured relative, she employs Matthew Bryant to act as security manager during her absence. Upset to think that her grandmother believes her less than capable of running the Dolphin Hotel, Kitty soon discovers that Matt is there for her protection as much as anything else…and it quickly becomes evident why!

There are no gimmicks here, this is simply a superbly well-written period cosy. The plot is delightfully complex, merging the disappearance of Kitty’s mother, a series of anonymous letters, rumours of a missing jewel, and the brutal murder of visitor. It’s a mystery that is full of twists and turns, and with scenes that range from tearooms to a masked ball, it’s packed with period detail too.

I was immediately drawn to the main protagonists, Kitty and Matt. Kitty is a wonderful blend of feisty femininity, while Matt doggedly ignores his personal tragedies and phobias to honour his promise to keep Kitty safe. The hints of a potential romance developing between the two are exquisitely subtle, but the intimation of attraction is clearly there. With equally well-drawn supporting characters, the novel also introduces many of the Dolphin’s staff, visitors, and a few of the town’s notable residents too.

Overall: A absolute gem of a cosy mystery, and one that sets the parameters for more great stories to come… I’m off to pre-order the second book in the series 😊

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Lynn Forth

An engaging and intriguing cosy crime

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2019

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The author captured my interest from the start of this cosy crime story. I loved the atmospheric 1930's setting which showed a good awareness of the lingering traumas of WW1 in Captain Matthew Bryant's behaviour. The plot was gripping with plenty of twists and turns and some convincing red herrings to throw the reader off the scent. I particularly enjoyed the Dartmouth location as it is a favourite haunt of mine and could picture many of the scenes. An engrossing start to the series and I look forward to reading more adventures of the intrepid Miss Underhay and the gallant Captain Bryant. More please.

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Ces

Very enjoyable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 December 2019

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I loved this atmospheric historical mystery. The characters were appealing and I enjoyed the romantic sub-plot. The descriptions of 1930s Dartmouth, the hotel and the other local businesses, all added colour. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

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