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Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel (The Prunella Pearce Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Gina Kirkham (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 482 ratings
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“Laugh out loud . . . I flew through it . . . I was totally hooked.” —Goodreads reviewer, five stars

A sleuthing librarian and her friends spend Halloween at a generations-old estate where they discover murder runs in the family . . .
 
Prunella Pearce, Bree, and the other ladies of the Winterbottom Women’s Institute are planning to spend Halloween at the Montgomery Hall Hotel murder-mystery weekend—just as the historical venue’s past comes back to haunt it.
 
The hotel is now in the incapable hands of Tarragon Montgomery, with its faltering finances overseen by elderly matriarch Cecily.
 
Meanwhile, the local actress hired to play Psychic Selma for the weekend has been replaced by an impostor. But who is she, and what is her agenda?
 
Pru and Bree have some experience solving mysteries, but as Montgomery Hall is engulfed by a storm and the bodies start piling up, they may need a little assistance from Pru’s delectable detective, Andy Barnes, in order to crack the case . . .
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BJJBW1SV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloodhound Books (November 14, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2245 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
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Gina Kirkham

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Gina was born in the late 1950s to a mum who frequently abandoned her in a pram outside Woolworths and a dad who after two pints of beer could play a mean Boogie Woogie on the piano in the front room of their 3-bed semi on the Wirral. Being the less adventurous of three children, she remains there to this day - apart from a long weekend in Bognor Regis in 1982.

Her teenage years were filled with angst, a CSE in Arithmetic, raging pimples and Barry White. Marriage and motherhood ensued, followed by divorce in her early thirties and a desperate need for a career and some form of financial support for herself and her young daughter. Trundling a three-wheeled trike along a leafy path one wintry day, memories of her favourite author Enid Blyton, ginger beer and solving mysteries along with her lifelong passion to be a police officer, excitedly gave way to an epiphany. And thus began an enjoyable and fulfilling career with Merseyside Police.

On reaching an age most women lie about, she quickly adapted to retirement by utilising her policing skills to chase after two granddaughters, two dogs and one previously used, but still in excellent condition, husband. Having said goodbye to what had been a huge part of her life, she suddenly had another epiphany. This time it was to put pen to paper to write a book based on her experiences as a police officer. Lying in bed one night staring at the ceiling, Gina's alter-ego Mavis Upton was born, ready to star in a humorous and sometimes poignant look at the life, loves and career of an everyday girl who followed a dream and embarked upon a search for the missing piece of her childhood.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant whodunnit murder mystery
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
This is a brilliant whodunnit murder mystery. It’s quite interesting to see the POV of the murderer who isn’t who everybody thinks they are and there are also so many other hidden characters.
The plot is great and I loved following all the different perspectives. It gives a depth to this book that you rarely see.
I know this is a second book in a series and while it can be read a stand alone, I would have liked to have read the first book first as I feel the characters would have been more familiar to me. But still, the characters are brilliant and humorous and a bit nutty at times. Of course, there’s a few psychopaths in the mix as well, but everybody made the book better and funnier. And although, I had my guess of who the murderer was, the ending still surprised me.
All in all, a brilliant murder mystery and I will now go read the first book in the series!

*Free copy received from Love Books Tours for a book tour and review
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Heather Black
4.0 out of 5 stars Less drinking
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2023
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Well, at least they talked about sitting down to drink quite as much. It was obvious who the killer was. It was obvious who the Watcher was. I find the killer being able to get around and no one being the wiser hard to believe. And I realize it is necessary but must Pru always keep stuff to herself and end up nearly dying?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Prunella Pearce and Best friend Bree Richards
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2022
This book comes out November 14, 2022. The paperback comes out October 31st of 2022. This is about Prunella Pearce and her bestie Bree Richards. They are intrigued by murder, mystery, and a bit of mayhem. Prunelle and Bree set-up part time detective agency together. Prunelle is in her forties, and Bree is thirty-nine. Then Prunelle Pearce, delectable, detective boyfriend Andy Barnes. The woman of the Winterbottom Women's Institute planning to spend Halloween at the Montgomery Hall Hotel, Tarragon Montgomery the owner, his elderly grandmother 102-years- old Cecily Montgomery, Stephanie Montgomery, she Tarragon wife. Bentley Montgomery he is twenty-three the Montgomery son. Bartholomew great uncle is wealthy, of the Montgomery family. The Montgomery and Beaumaris family have untimely death, parents of Tarragon John and Clarice, die in a car accident, his grandfather Hugo accident on step in a wine cellar breaking his neck, an uncle and aunt in a boat accident, The twins Daniel, and David. David Beaumaris died at eight years old, Daniel Beaumaris, the remaining twins, Daniel Beaumaris was strange boy, his mother was afraid of him. He wasn't much better as an adult, to be honest, he was cold cruelty to his eyes. The last two remaining family Tarragon and Cecily Montgomery. This is a story of death, mayhem, murders, and so much more, the Pru and Bree agency is on the case. I love reading about the Prunella, and Bree take a chance on life to solve mysteries, and murders.

The Prunella Pearce Mysteries Series (2 Books) by Author Gina Kirkham
1. Murders at the Winterbottom Women's Institute (The Prunella Pearce Mysteries) by Gina Kirkham
2. Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel (The Prunella Pearce Mysteries) by Gina Kirkham
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bodies, Bodies, Everywhere...
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
Prunella Pearce, librarian, has been elected as president of the Winterbottom Women's Institute, and part of her duties is planning weekend getaways for the ladies, most of whom are elderly, with a few exceptions such as Pru and her friend Bree.

Since the two friends have just opened their detective agency, they are happy to receive their first case -- Tarragon Montgomery wants them to find out who is nicking pieces of the household. Since they are going to be there anyway, they book a weekend for the ladies for a murder-mystery by a local set of actors. There's going to be a psychic, and that's a plus. It's also going to be Halloween weekend, so the ladies are looking forward to a mystery hunt as well.

When they arrive on the beginnings of what appears to be a bad storm, what can be better? Except that Pru can't reach her boyfriend, the delectable detective Andy Barnes, who is on a case in another town. Without cell power, they're stuck here. Which wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't a murder...or two...or three..or...

I read the first book in this series and I was pleased with it. This is not a typical cozy, as while there is no sex, there certainly is a lot of innuendo, and not just by the younger ladies. The elders can hold their own in that department. Just letting you know...

I was intrigued by the fact that while the bodies do start piling up, there are some gruesome doings along with it. Poor Tarragon is saddled with a greedy wife and son, and his longtime butler Smithers is the one holding everything together. But the show must go on, and even with the heavy bickering between the actors, it does. Just not the way they expected...

I thought the plot was done nicely, giving us a chance to try and figure everything out. It actually didn't come together until almost the end of the book, which isn't a bad thing, as you have a nice mystery to sink your teeth into and try and figure out. Even when the rain clears there is still things to be sorted, and the confusion doesn't end for DI Barnes even then.

But it does all come together, and while the ending is definitely a surprise, it is also quite satisifying to read. I didn't feel that justice wasn't done, because it was; and I did like how it all turned out. Recommended.
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Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars More Winterbottom Antics!
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
Gina Kirkham has done it again! I absolutely adore the mismatched ladies of Winterbottom and their hysterical antics! The things they say will have you in stitches, the multiple Murders will have you gasping, wondering who the killer could be! I love the Pru and Andy storyline and can’t wait for more! This is the second book in the series, and the fun never seems to end. You will love the endearing characters, their lack of filter, and all of the double entendres… all from the mouths of sassy senior citizens! I could not put this down!
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Carol M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A creepy, fun adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
This was a real laugh and a good time. Murders, secret passages, crazy characters and a brutal storm, A perfect Halloween adventure!
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Lynne
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2023
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This book is the best I have read in years. Good story
line, great characters and very entertaining. Thoroughly recommend
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J - loves books, reads books
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent cosy mystery novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2023
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After the previous book, first of this series, Pru and Bree are forming a detective agency and their first job is to investigate the rash of thefts that have taken place at Montgomery Hall Hotel. It is very handy that the ladies of Winterbottom W.I., of whom they are a part, have chosen to attend a murder mystery weekend at the hotel as this will give them an excellent cover story.

Along with the murder mystery which is played out with a local acting group the hotel have organised for Psychic Stella to perform over the weekend. Tarragon is the owner of Montgomery Hall Hotel but it is his wife, Stephanie, that has organised the events. They really need the weekend to go well as the Hall is in need of work and finances are not very good. Cecily the family matriarch oversees the finances. Bentley, Tarragon and Stephanie’s son it seems is always in need of money doesn’t help the situation.

Andy, a DS in the police and Pru’s partner, along with his colleague Lucy, a DC, are assigned to another forces investigation. The weather is bad and it is difficult for Andy and Pru to keep in touch. They are finishing their time with this investigation when Andy gets a garbled and worrying text from Pru. He and Lucy don’t hesitate and are soon making their way to the Montgomery Hall Hotel.

In this delightful book murders are mounting up and there are a number of mysteries to be resolved. Is there a lost fortune hidden in Montgomery Hall? Who is killing off the Montgomery heirs? Are Pru and Bree in danger? Can Pru and Bree find the thief? Can they find the killer?

If you like your murder mystery reading with a hearty measure of humour, wonderful characters and plots to die for then Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel is for you.

I read these books for the excellent cosy mystery novels that they are.

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J - loves books, reads books
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent cosy mystery novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2023
After the previous book, first of this series, Pru and Bree are forming a detective agency and their first job is to investigate the rash of thefts that have taken place at Montgomery Hall Hotel. It is very handy that the ladies of Winterbottom W.I., of whom they are a part, have chosen to attend a murder mystery weekend at the hotel as this will give them an excellent cover story.

Along with the murder mystery which is played out with a local acting group the hotel have organised for Psychic Stella to perform over the weekend. Tarragon is the owner of Montgomery Hall Hotel but it is his wife, Stephanie, that has organised the events. They really need the weekend to go well as the Hall is in need of work and finances are not very good. Cecily the family matriarch oversees the finances. Bentley, Tarragon and Stephanie’s son it seems is always in need of money doesn’t help the situation.

Andy, a DS in the police and Pru’s partner, along with his colleague Lucy, a DC, are assigned to another forces investigation. The weather is bad and it is difficult for Andy and Pru to keep in touch. They are finishing their time with this investigation when Andy gets a garbled and worrying text from Pru. He and Lucy don’t hesitate and are soon making their way to the Montgomery Hall Hotel.

In this delightful book murders are mounting up and there are a number of mysteries to be resolved. Is there a lost fortune hidden in Montgomery Hall? Who is killing off the Montgomery heirs? Are Pru and Bree in danger? Can Pru and Bree find the thief? Can they find the killer?

If you like your murder mystery reading with a hearty measure of humour, wonderful characters and plots to die for then Murders at the Montgomery Hall Hotel is for you.

I read these books for the excellent cosy mystery novels that they are.

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Andrew Shute
5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh out loud funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2022
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I just love Gina’s laugh out loud writing style and her characters seem to come to life off the page as I read, it’s a real page turner that took me three days to finish , an achievement in itself for my constantly distracted way of life.

Seriously if you want a who Dunn it with very imaginative ways of killing off multiple characters/victims and have you howling with laughter this is a book I can highly recommend you read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellence personified
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2022
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Another triumph for Gina that did not disappoint. I was aghast at her descriptive writing and left breathless and crying with laughter numerous times. Gina is an eloquent raconteur in person and ,thankfully for the reader, a brilliant writer too. Thank you Gina.
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peter meynell
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2023
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This is a laugh out loud book enjoyed every minute loved the w.i. ladies Will definitely read more of their adventures
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