Murder at the Majestic Hotel - A Review

 Review

MURDER AT THE MAJESTIC HOTEL by Clara McKenna
The Fourth Stella and Lyndy Mystery

 

It was a very rocky road to marriage, with several dead bodies along the way, but Stella and Lyndy are now happily Vicount and Lady Lyndhurst, thrilled to be on their honeymoon in historic York. Things never run smoothly however, and unbeknownst to them a hotel clerk gave their reserved honeymoon suite to someone else. Forced to accept a room across the hall the couple awake to shrieks of a chambermaid in the hall. She's just discovered the man who usurped their room dead in the Honeymoon Suite. The city's detective is quick to rule it an accidental death so he can get on with preparations for a royal visit, but there are too many unanswered questions for Stella. Could it be murder? In addition to historic rambles and romantic nights, Stella and Lyndy once again ask questions and search for clues looking to solve yet another mystery.

Stella and Lyndy continue to make a delightful couple, better together than they ever were alone. There are more romantic leanings in this fourth Stella and Lyndy Mystery, which is to expected in this, the book centering on their honeymoon. And they are not the only couple in love, for better or worse. Love plays an important role in this story, and not only love for people, but ideals and values.

I love how historic facts are woven into the mystery and I am able to be an armchair tourist of the fascinating city of York. The merging of storylines was also fascinating as I discovered the truth about two very different kinds of cathedral enthusiasts and, thanks to the author's note, facts about Edwardian chocolate!

MURDER AT THE MAJESTIC HOTEL creatively weaves together sinister plots, captivating characters, and historical facts into an engaging mystery. Plenty of action, laughs, and heartfelt moments make this another great addition to this delightful series.