"The Mystery of the Hidden Fortune" by Christine McHaines is a delightful cozy mystery set in London. This is the first in the Quentin Cadbury investigations series, written in British English, and it serves as a great start for the series.
The book follows Quentin Cadbury, a 24-year-old man with no prospects and no job. He quit his law studies, much to his father's dismay. He doesn't get along with his dad who views him as lazy (he got a point there), but his mom holds him in high regard.
When Quentin's parents decide to immigrate to Australia to live near his sister and her family, they allow him to live in his deceased aunt’s house in Greenwich, London. Shortly after, he quits his current job and begins living from day to day. A past trauma taught him to appreciate life more, and he concludes that a 9-to-5 job isn't for him. He avoids responsibility at all costs, but he does adopt his deceased aunt’s cat, Magpie (a point in his favor).
The plot thickens when someone breaks into his house, searching for a hidden fortune. Things heat up when he receives threats demanding to hand over the item hidden in the house or else... Unfortunately, Quentin doesn't have a clue about what they are searching for. With the help of his new attractive neighbor, Wanda, they try to uncover the hidden item and its location.
I loved the book and quickly became wrapped up in the lives of the characters. I found Quentin a bit irritating at first with his laid-back attitude, but he grew on me. I gave him allowances for his age, but come on, grow up already. I also loved the cat, which provided comic relief throughout the book.
While there are no murders in the book, it presents an intriguing little mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. All of the characters are interesting and, for the most part, likable. The pacing of the mystery is a bit slow at times, but even so, I found the book enjoyable. It was like savoring a leisurely meal with a good friend and enjoying their antics.
This book has all the ingredients of a good cozy mystery: an intriguing plot, interesting characters, a touch of romance, and good writing. Overall, I found this to be an awesome cozy mystery and I can’t wait to delve into the second standalone book in this series, "The Mystery of the Lucky Cat". It was a sweet and fun read from start to finish, so I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a witty cozy mystery and doesn't mind a slower pace.
The book follows Quentin Cadbury, a 24-year-old man with no prospects and no job. He quit his law studies, much to his father's dismay. He doesn't get along with his dad who views him as lazy (he got a point there), but his mom holds him in high regard.
When Quentin's parents decide to immigrate to Australia to live near his sister and her family, they allow him to live in his deceased aunt’s house in Greenwich, London. Shortly after, he quits his current job and begins living from day to day. A past trauma taught him to appreciate life more, and he concludes that a 9-to-5 job isn't for him. He avoids responsibility at all costs, but he does adopt his deceased aunt’s cat, Magpie (a point in his favor).
The plot thickens when someone breaks into his house, searching for a hidden fortune. Things heat up when he receives threats demanding to hand over the item hidden in the house or else... Unfortunately, Quentin doesn't have a clue about what they are searching for. With the help of his new attractive neighbor, Wanda, they try to uncover the hidden item and its location.
I loved the book and quickly became wrapped up in the lives of the characters. I found Quentin a bit irritating at first with his laid-back attitude, but he grew on me. I gave him allowances for his age, but come on, grow up already. I also loved the cat, which provided comic relief throughout the book.
While there are no murders in the book, it presents an intriguing little mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. All of the characters are interesting and, for the most part, likable. The pacing of the mystery is a bit slow at times, but even so, I found the book enjoyable. It was like savoring a leisurely meal with a good friend and enjoying their antics.
This book has all the ingredients of a good cozy mystery: an intriguing plot, interesting characters, a touch of romance, and good writing. Overall, I found this to be an awesome cozy mystery and I can’t wait to delve into the second standalone book in this series, "The Mystery of the Lucky Cat". It was a sweet and fun read from start to finish, so I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a witty cozy mystery and doesn't mind a slower pace.
* Thank you NetGalley and (publisher) for the opportunity to read this arc. All opinions are my own.
* For more info about the book: "The Mystery of the Hidden Fortune" by Christine McHaines
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