I didn't read this book in time before it archived in NetGalley but I was interested enough to buy it when it became available on Kindle. Overall, it was an okay read but I really couldn't get over the fact that Nancy (named after Drew) decided to investigate a death because of a bet. Yep. A woman dies and Nancy and her grandmother decide that they will try and beat the police to the answer because Nancy's best friend (who is probably desperately in love with her but leading other women on) thinks they can't. Ew.
The Roths are a wealthy family that live in Dedly End. Around thirty years ago, they had a party that ended when the housekeeper was accused of stealing money. That was the last time the mansion was open to the public. Now, they are having a party again and Nancy and her grandmother, as business owners (a mystery bookstore that is arranged according to Nancy's deceased father's whims). The party is to celebrate the granddaughter of the house's engagement. There are two other children, both sons, and the elder son is married to a woman that the rest of the family doesn't seem to approve of. And she is the one who ends up dead.
Three stars
This book came out September 23rd 2021
Ebook from Kindle
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