Will Peg and Rose survive each other as they work together to solve who murdered Stan? For me, it was as much fun watching them sort out their long-time fractious relationship as it was watching them figure out who did it. Who knew a simple invitation to play bridge together could put them in danger?
Peg, a no-nonsense, take no prisoners type, immediately sets out to see what she, er, they can find out themselves. Rose, an ex-nun now married to a former priest, is initially reluctant but secretly delighted to find that she's not only enjoying the process but that she is rather good at it. Will it put them in danger? Definitely.
If you're a fan of the Melanie Travis series, you will immediately feel at home with "Peg and Rose Solve a Mystery". It works beautifully as a standalone as much of the background is naturally shared as Peg and Rose tentatively share information about their past and present, which includes mentions of not just Melanie, who sends a post card from vacation, but Crawford and Terry. Both Peg and Rose, despite their differences, are likeable and care, even if it takes them awhile to come to the realization that this includes about each other. I mean, Rose doesn't even like dogs. Dogs have been Peg's world ever since she married Rose's late brother Max. I highly recommend this book to both dog and cozy mystery lovers. It's a winner.
Thanks to #NetGalley and #KensingtonBooks for inviting me to play bridge and hang out with Peg and Rose. Having those lovely dogs about was a bonus.
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