Review of Death on Windmill Way by Carrie Doyle

DEATH ON WINDMILL WAY, the first book in the Hamptons Murder Mystery series, is a delightful introduction to Antonia Bingham, owner of the Windmill Inn. When local gossip about previous owners of the Windmill Inn meeting suspicious deaths reaches Antonia, she is shaken and determines to find out if it’s true or not. Unable to trust the police, Antonia starts asking questions and once she finds that the previous owner was murdered (even though it was ruled a heart attack) decides to find the killer on her own. The author, Carrie Doyle, delves into the social issue of domestic violence with sensitivity, weaving the theme into the plot and making the protagonist someone who is multi-dimensional. Antonia is a character worthy of attention as she struggles to make a new life for herself while viewing the world with a somewhat wry sense of humor. Windmill Inn and the Hamptons’ East End is a charming setting. The author provides great detail about what went in to the development of the Inn along with Antonia’s restaurant. I know some people find so much detail distracting but it made me “see” the settings as the author envisioned them. And then there’s the food! Antonia is a gourmet chef and is obsessed with food. My suggestion would be to not read this book on an empty stomach because you will be craving the many delectable treats mentioned by Antonia! I look forward to reading the next book in this series.