Ally is a sixty-something woman who used to be a researcher for television programs who is now looking for a new adventure my turning an old malthouse into a bed and breakfast. Her first customer, an American man claiming to be the true heir to the earldom of Locharron, turns up dead and Ally finds herself in the middle of it. Can she trust to the police to find who murdered her guest? Or will she have to put on her detective hat and find out for herself?

Today was a rainy day, and I finished this cozy book in one sitting! I loved all the side characters in the book and Ally. It made me think how quaint it would be to own a B&B set in the Scottish countryside (minus the murder and possible ghost, ha!). I’m interested to read more books about Ally and Locharron and would love to find out more about the mysterious B&B.

It was pretty easy to figure out who was behind the murder(s) but it was still a fun read! 3.5 stars, rounding it up to 4.

A cosy murder mystery set in the Scottish Highlands. This book made me feel as though I was in a gorgeous village with interesting older characters investigating a murder. An easy read, somewhat predictable but still enjoyable. Reminded me of Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman.

3.5/5

This is a fun, light cozy mystery that kept me entertained.
Ally is living her dream in the tiny village of Locharran, where she lovingly restored an old Scottish malthouse into a unique bed and breakfast.
An untimely death sends her plans into a downward spiral, and now Ally must investigate to save her dream.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.