Murderous Mayhem at Honeychurch Hall by Hannah Dennison

"Murderous Mayhem At Honeychurch Hall" by Hannah Dennison is fun, unique, quirky, fast-paced cozy that has you laughing out loud at times and wondering what is coming next. From the peculiar quirky characters that are back for another adventure to the unusual circumstances they all find themselves in to the murders this is a book that you won't want to miss. I enjoy this book because it takes you in and you find yourself getting caught up in the comings and goings of British life as well as the demographics of the Lords and Ladies intermixed with the villagers of Little Dipperton. Each person in this book has their own peculiar personality and that just adds to the fun of the book. Kat is an antique appraiser who has a knack for getting right in the middle of everything that goes on at Honeychurch Hall. Her eccentric mother Iris and unconventional uncle Albert always add a quirky, unusual element to the plot with the stories they come up with to cover there mischievous exploits. I love these two; they just make the book. This story is two-fold: one is the mystery when the body of a women, who seems to be an ancestor of either the Honeychurches or the Carews, is found accidentally and then the murders of Dipperton residents complicate the upcoming Skirmish planned at Honeychurch Hall. On top of all this Kat's mother Iris' missing manuscript pages need to be found and she is sure Muriel the postmistress has them. She sends Albert to retrieve them only to get mixed up in the murder of Muriel and becoming once again suspects in the investigation. On top of everything else someone has been stealing from the people of Little Dipperton, Lavinia thinks her husband Rupert Lord of Honeychurch is having an affair, Harry the son of Lavinia and Rupert along with his friend Max think they see a ghost in the churchyard and Kat thinks the ghost of Eleanor Honeychurch is trying to tell her something. It seems one thing after the other is happening and they all add up to a very interesting some what wacky but all together fascinating cozy mystery. I love British mysteries and this one is a mix of Downton Abby meets Midsummer Murders. You have the Dowager and her quirky family along with the village secrets and mysteries like in Midsummer Murders to be solved. Wow, so much is happening and it is just plain fun and entertaining to read. I think this one was better than the last book in the series. This is the fourth book in the series but it can be read as a standalone book too. I highly recommend this book it is one you will not want to miss. I would give, in my rating system, this book 4 1/2 Bookmarks.