A MURDER FOR MISS HORTENSE

MEL PENNANT

A Murder for Miss Hortense, by first-time novelist Mel Pennant, has everything that a first-time author should include in a debut novel. This reviewer usually does not care for “cozies “; however, in this instance, a murder for Miss Hortense overcomes that stereotype and becomes an engaging mystery/comedy that readers will thoroughly enjoy. There are many well-developed characters, and at times, the reader may need to refresh their memory on who is who in this mystery, which features several memorable Caribbean characters. Readers will thoroughly enjoy this book and look forward to the next installment in the series.