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Sunday, May 5, 2013

THE COLD LIGHT OF MOURNING (Elizabeth J. Duncan)

My friend Korina, a fellow mystery buff, recommended "The Cold Light Of Mourning."  I knew I could trust her judgment!

Penny Brannigan, a single 50-something Canadian ex-pat living in Llanelan, Wales, loses her dearest friend just before the wedding of the son of the village's most prominent citizen.  When the bride, Meg Wynn Thompson, disappears on the morning of her big day, everyone naturally suspects a case of cold feet.  However, Penny notices something odd about the grave at her friend's funeral.  Soon the groom is one of the prime suspects in Meg Wynn's murder.  With a number of potential suspects in addition to the groom, including Meg Wynn's abusive father, and the involvement of a very attractive member of the local constabulary, Penny can't help but to get involved in the investigation.  The appealing characters and cozy village setting make this a good choice for any fan of lighter mysteries set in the UK.

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