Death at a Christmas Party: A 1920's Cozy Mystery

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3 Stars= It was an enjoyable read

POV: Single, third personSeries/Standalone: StandalonePart of an interconnected series: No (Same main character but different story each time)Safe or Dark: Safe

I was in the market for a lighthearted, cozy read to break up my “heavier books,” and that is what I got. This was a quick mystery read that focused on Persephone “Percy” Pontefract, who decides to become an amateur sleuth after a murder occurs at a friend's Christmas party she was attending. I did have to go back quite often to keep track of who was at the party and their relationships with one another. But that isn't a big deal.

I thought Percy was a fun character, and I really liked her. I loved the fact that she was portrayed as a realistic woman. Too tall, a little on the thicker side, clumsy, and loved snacks. But I didn't need the constant reminder of how her hands and feet were too large. Her size 12 shoe was mentioned on more than one occasion, and I think a casual mention of it once would have gotten the job done.

The story was a quirky, and while it wasn't heavy on the mystery side, the “whodunit” was there. I enjoyed how we got into the mind of Percy and really got to see how she pieced together the possibility of each character having a motive for committing the crime. The side characters are enjoyable too. Percy's two sons, William (the young, loveable one) and Bertie (the older, less affectionate one), and Mrs. Appleby, the Pontefract family cook.

If you want a book that is heavy on the murder, mystery, and gory side, this might not be for you. But if you are looking for something quick, cozy, lighthearted, and fun, I would definitely say to give this book a try. I'm excited to see where the next Percy Pontefract book takes us.