This is the second in the Madoc Rhys series of mysteries. I've read several of them, and enjoyed them all. Madoc is not the typical looking Mountie, but he gets his man every time.
In this story, Madoc's mother gets to meet Janet Wadman, who Madoc is dating. Mrs Rhys is sure of herself, and is used to taking charge of her family, and the orchestra her husband conducts, and is a bit overwhelming.
She is impressed with Janet, and takes it upon herself to propose to Janet on Madoc's behalf, and takes a ring from her own finger to make the engagement official. While out to dinner, she meets some of her many friends and Madoc and Janet are invited to a Christmas celebration after Mrs. Rhys announces that she has to catch a plane, and that Janet and Madoc have no other plans.
While at the mansion, they are snowed in with the extended family they are visiting, and an elderly woman dies. When another is murdered, Madoc starts investigating.
I enjoy the humor in this series, and the way the relationships are portrayed.
I've read this before, but wanted to read the entire series in order.
This is part of the 2014 Read It Again Challenge
This series sounds interesting. Is it a modern setting (you mentioned someone catching a plane) or set in a certain period.
ReplyDeleteI believe it was written in the 1980s, and the story takes place during that time frame. There are places where it seems a little dated, such as there are no cell phones, but still enjoyable to read!
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