The Colours of Murder

3.5 If you have ever seen the movie CLUE, you'll be delighted to know the beginning is quite similar. The aristocratic dialogue is boring but the perceptive eye of Susie makes for a good read. While I found the plot a tad lacking the overall story is pleasant and I enjoyed it. It was not the most riv......more

Not as tightly written as the first novel in the series. Seemed to focus more on boyfriend than murder. Police detective poorly written.......more

I received this through LibraryThing Early Reviewers. Susie Mahl is an artist who does commissioned portrait work. Her subjects are animals and her clients are from the gentry. This time she is doing horses, out in the country. Through connections of her mother, she has a chance to attend a dinner pa......more

Commissioned to draw race horses, artist Susie Mahl is more than happy to take and attend a house party at Fontaburn Hall. However, her plans for a relaxing weekend are thwarted when a guest, American Hailey Dunn, dies. The police think Hailey’s death was an accident but Susie, who helped solved a m......more

I picked this up from the library when I was in a cozy mystery kind of mood and I must say, it was such an enjoyable read! I really liked Susie; relatable without any cringey ‘pick me’ vibes. I loved the description of the country house, I almost felt like I was there, and the ensuing mystery was fu......more