Reviews for A bicycle built for murder

The average rating for A bicycle built for murder based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-02-24 00:00:00 London Chapman This is the first book in the Manor House series by Kate Kingsbury, my first book by this writer, and I definitely plan to read more. It's World War II in England, and a murder has happened in Sitting Marsh, where Lady Elizabeth is the "squire". The deceased, Beryl, a flirty sixteen-year-old had her sights set on the American soldiers protecting the area, so a "Yank" is the probable suspect. Elizabeth tries to solve the mystery before the problematic relationship between town residents and the Yank soldiers completely crumbles. Throughout the book, we meet the employees of the manor: Violet, the cook/maid, who tries to control Elizabeth's life, Martin, the senile butler(good laughs here), Desmond, the wacky gardener, and Polly, the flirtatious teen maid, all entertaining and enjoyable. I'll be looking for the next book in the series.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-11-29 00:00:00 Glyn Jones A Bicycle Built for Murder is the first of nine books in the Manor House Mysteries by Kate Kingsbury. Set in WWII Britain it definitely falls into the "cozy" mystery category. Lady Elizabeth Hartleigh Compton has inherited the family responsibilities very early due to the deaths of both parents in the Blitz. She is also burdened by a lack of funds after her no good ex husband squandered her family fortune. Lady Elizabeth takes her responsibilities very seriously however. When a young woman, the daughter of one of her tenants, is murdered Lady Elizabeth takes it upon herself to find out who murdered her and why. Lady Elizabeth is an endearing character, strong willed, and a little too conscious of her position. The main attraction is the wartime setting and the vast differences in British society from that day to this. Not to mention the changes brought by "Yanks" who are to be billeted at the Manor and their handsome commanding Major. While not difficult to figure out "whodunnit" A Bicycle Built for Murder is a pleasant, short read and I will definitely be reading more of the series.