“The book’s language evokes its Edwardian time period. Conversation is genteel and the prose is dignified without being pretentious. This formality is refreshing and draws the reader into the story more deeply…The author presents most of her characters in just a few words but manages to make these brief depictions comprehensive. By the end of the book, all of them seem like people the reader knows quite well. Given the large number of characters involved in the story, this is an amazing accomplishment.”
—Mystery Scene
“The author draws as much from Fawlty Towers as she does from Agatha Christie, crafting a charming…cozy delicately flavored with period details of pre–World War I rural England.”
—Publishers Weekly
“A charming cozy…entertaining.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Charming…Its straightforward writing and tight plotting are reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s books…Slay Bells is the fourteenth in Kate Kingsbury’s Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries—having thirteen more of these delicious stories will give new readers something to cheer about.”
—Cozy Library
“A return visit to the Pennyfoot Hotel brings a great mystery for the holiday season…Cecily Sinclair Baxter is a delightful heroine…The secondary characters add great texture and richness to the setting. This book has it all: a great mystery, wonderful characters, and a charming setting.”
—Romantic Times
“You’ll enjoy your visit to the Pennyfoot Hotel.”
—Hamilton Crane, author of Bonjour, Miss Seeton
“Clever and cunning…Delightfully unique and entertaining. A most delicious teatime mystery with just the right atmosphere and a charming cast of characters.”
—Literary Times
“Sitting Marsh and its array of small-town citizens are realistically and humorously depicted.”
—The Mystery Reader
“Reminiscent of Upstairs, Downstairs…There are likable characters, period details, and a puzzle that kept me guessing until the end. A very enjoyable read.”
—Mystery News
“Delightful and charming.”
—Painted Rock Reviews
“Always most enjoyable.”
—I Love a Mystery
“Well-drawn characters.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Full of humor, suspense, adventure, and touches of romance…delightful.”
—Rendezvous
“A fun to read historical mystery.”
—Midwest Book Review
“Trust me, you will not be disappointed…Ms. Kingsbury has created a memorable series with delightful characters that can be enjoyed over and over again.”
—MyShelf.com
“A descendant of Agatha Christie…[Kingsbury’s] books are light-hearted and serious, amusing and well-plotted.”
—Salem (OR) Statesman Journal
“The Manor House Mysteries are charming and whimsical historical tales.”
—The Best Reviews
“You can almost taste the plum pudding.”
—Roundtable Reviews