October 2015, Midnight Ink Press, 360 pages, Ebook, Review copy from NetGalley
Content: murder, lots of humour
Summary from Midnight Ink
Chloe Ellefson and her sister, Kari, have long dreamed of visiting
each historic site dedicated to Laura Ingalls Wilder. When Chloe takes
custody of a quilt once owned by the beloved author, the sisters set out
on the trip of a lifetime, hoping to prove that Wilder stitched it
herself.
But death strikes as the journey begins, and trouble stalks their
fellow travelers. Among the "Little House" devotees are academic
critics, greedy collectors, and obsessive fans. Kari is distracted by
family problems, and unexpected news from Chloe's boyfriend jeopardizes
her own future. As the sisters travel deeper into Wilder territory,
Chloe races to discover the truth about a precious artifact—and her own
heart—before a killer can strike again.
Nayu's thoughts.
A tour of
all things Little House on the Prairie involves murder and mayhem, as
well as sisters learning about each other is perfect whether or not
you're a Little House on the Prairie fan or not. I read some of the
books when I was little, falling in love with the mischief and magic
of Laura's life with her family in America. I've reread them many
times, adoring all the handicrafts and how they find joy in simply
living life, despite it's hardships. I've even watched episodes of
the TV series. You don't need to know anything about Laura to enjoy
this fun and at times breath holding mystery, although if you do
you're in for a treat!
It's not all about solving the murders of
those who are connected with Laura's legacy, which had a wonderful
plot twist, but it's about two sisters being forced to be honest with
each other after dancing around an issue which needs airing. That in
itself made a wonderful story. Families don't always get on, as Chloe
knows all too well. Falling out with her sister does bring more
danger into the adventure, as well as help Chloe grow as a person and
discover more about herself. I loved the interactions of the fellow
Laura fans – there is a Laura hater to stir things up too – they
embody what fans of anyone/thing are like, passionate, enthusiastic,
and mostly fun to be with. Go check it out!
Find out more on Kathleen's website.
2 comments:
I'm so glad you enjoyed the mystery, Nayu! As a long-time devotee of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books, this one was especially fun to write. Thank you for the review.
You're ever so welcome Kathleen! Must re-read Little House books...
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