Madeline Brimley was a bit surprised when her eccentric Aunt Rose willed her house/bookstore to Madeline, especially since it's in the tiny Georgia town that Maddy has avoided since she left years ago to pursue an acting career. But since Maddy has hit that "too old to be an ingenue, too young to be a character actress" age, the roles have dried up and she's willing to head home and give the bookstore a try. Unfortunately, as soon as she returns to town, she's met with mysterious fires and threatening phone calls, as well as the news that, in order to inherit, she has to stay for a full year. When things finally escalate to a murder in her parlor, Madeline has had enough, and is determined to figure out exactly who doesn't want her around and why.
This was a good, quick cozy mystery, full of viable suspects, twists, and turns. It's not exactly the best mystery I've read this year, but it is a fun way to spend an afternoon, and perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of opening a quirky bookstore.
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