MYSTERY

Murder at an Irish Castle

Crooked Lane. (Irish Castle Mystery, Bk. 1). Feb. 2023. 320p. ISBN 9781639102587. pap. $17.99. M
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DEBUT Rayne McGrath, owner of a bridal boutique on Rodeo Drive, hoped to celebrate her 30th birthday with a lunch with investors, then dinner and an engagement ring from her business partner, Landon. Instead, she’s locked out of the business because Landon stole wedding dresses and the money in their account. She also receives a message to contact her Uncle Nevin’s lawyer in Ireland. Nevin died, and the lawyer insists Rayne must fly to Ireland. With her world already in turmoil, she learns she’s inherited McGrath Castle, along with the responsibility for Grathton, a village of 400, and she must work for a year with a cousin she didn’t know she had. Ciara is the estate’s new business manager. She had expected to inherit, so she’s angry. She’s also angry because she thinks Nevin was murdered, and she has to work with Rayne, who, although she owns a boutique in California, knows nothing about running an estate with tenants and sheep. If the two women can work together, they may also find out who killed Nevin.
VERDICT There’s a strong sense of place in Brannigan’s debut, a well-written cozy mystery series launch. Will appeal to fans of Sheila Connolly and Carlene O’Connor.
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