Murder at the Mill by T. A. Belshaw is full of twists and turns. 

It's the kind of book you cannot put down until you get to the end. Great story. Highly recommend.

January 1939 and twenty one year old Amy Rowlings, a machinist, is on  the way to work at The Mill when she meets Detective Sergeant Bodkin at the scene of a burglary in the building next to the Mill, she is blissfully unaware of how much her life is about to change. She is drawn into the murky world of murder when the body of Edward Handsley is found lying on the floor of the clothing factory. Edward, the son of factory owner George is a libertine, philanderer, and a young man with a lot of enemies, many of them female. Bodkin is new to the area and accepts Amy’s offer to provide local knowledge but she soon becomes an invaluable source of information. When Adam Smethwick is arrested for the murder, Amy, a family friend, is convinced of his innocence and sets out to prove that the detective has arrested the wrong man.
A well written book which I enjoyed although Amy’s involvement did stretch my powers of belief at times, she certainly didn’t lack confidence! However I did like Amy who just couldn’t keep her nose out of things but her local knowledge did prove to be invaluable to Bodkin. Whilst I liked Bodkin he did seem to kowtow to Amy. There was also the budding romance between the pair & I look forward to it developing in future books. An entertaining cosy mystery which I read in a couple sittings, there were plenty of twists & turns & red herrings
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

This is a classic cozy.  With a murder,  lots of  suspects and some romance thrown in.  Cozy readers know not all cozies are equal. This is one of the good ones. Well written, good plot, some really nasty people and a very likeable heroine.  I am hoping there will be a sequel.

A machinist at a local Mill, Amy Rowlings is an outgoing, friendly, idealistic girl who by chance makes the acquaintance of a police Detective as he is investigating a burglary. When the body of the Mill owner’s son is discovered, bashed on the head with a large spanner, Detective Bodkin is called back in to investigate and his friendship with Amy blossoms into cinema-going, pubbing and a bit of sleuthing on the side.  When he arrests the wrong man for the murder, Amy is adamant that she will clear the accused’s name.  Bodkin is somewhat free and easy with information about his cases, and he allows Amy to question some suspects, even to potentially put herself in harm’s way, which all seems a bit unlikely.
However, accepting this scenario as a given, the rest of the book flows quite well and the identity of the murderer is well concealed until the end. Unfortunately, the book itself contains spelling, grammar and formatting errors too numerous to count, which should have been polished out with a more thorough edit before publishing. Unfortunately, this interrupts the flow of the story, but it is still a simple, fun romance wrapped up in a clean, cozy mystery.

Meet Amy Rowlings - a machinist/sleuth/devoted daughter and friend. 
Joining her in 1939 is Agatha Christie + Sherlock Holmes personified in fierce and feminine Amy Rowlings. 

I like how Amy is strong and fierce and brave. She stands up for her dignity, has strong friendships, and knows how to ask for what she wants. Characteristics that are underrepresented in literature/history, but artfully done to show respect for the period in a very plausible way. 

Fun, well written, and doesn't pander. An enjoyable read that shows that women could fit into society, have friendships, relationships, and a brain.

I found the beginning quite intriguing and the lead character, Amy, very likeable. Her strong family ties and relationships with family, friends and colleagues gave great context to why she was so approachable and why so many of those involved in these murder cases set in the 1930s confided in her, rather than in the recently appointed Detective Sergeant Bodkin. There were many twists and turns that did add depth to the story and keep the reader guessing.

However, as the story progressed , it all started to feel just implausible and complicated. I struggled to follow through to the end. It just didn't feel likely that the police would require such a detailed level of assistance in solving the case. I also think some of the raunchiness will not sit well with some readers, and they should be alerted to this content. There are also a number of abusive/unhealthy relationships. outlined in detail

I am feeling that I won't be looking to read the follow on novels in this series. Just not quite my cuppa tea.

With thanks to #Netgalley, Booksgosocial and the author for my advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

When a murder occurs at her workplace, an inquisitive Amy Rowling, with her natural charm and deductive prowess worms her way into the investigation. With a long list of suspects at hand, Amy and Det. Bodkin are hard-pressed to find the killer before the wrong person ends up in prison. 

The book is off to a good start, with the author painting a pretty picture of the 1939 settings. Amy is shown to be a diligent girl who cares for those around her. But what started out as charming soon turned grating as she inserts herself more into the case, taking advantage of Bodkin's feelings for her. Bodkin, on the other hand, seemed like a weak-willed fellow who couldn't say no to Amy. I mean, where else do we have civilians conducting investigations on behalf of the police for fear of a suspect shutting down? And the parts where Amy DEMANDS that Bodkin 'sort out those MONSTERS at the police station right NOW' and Bodkin sharing case details with Amy just to get back into her good books...(shaking head)..seemed way too far-fetched bordering on unbelievable. 

After struggling to finish this book for the better part of a day, I must say that my thoughts on this one are pretty inconclusive. 

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first book I have read by this author and it was a really enjoyable whodunnit that kept readers in suspense until the very end.  I can imagine it will be the start of a series. The author wrote in quite an old fashioned style and it was a very relaxed read that fully held my attention.  A lovely way to escape from the current depressing world. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read a  copy of this book

January 1939. Amy Rowlings is a worker at the Handsley's Garment factory, known as The Mill. The day after the owner's son Edward attempted to assault her, he is found dead at the factory. D.I. Laws leads the investigation with D.S. Bodkin.
Because Amy solves murders in films before the detectives she believes she can solve the crime first. And so pushes herself into the case and Bodkin welcomes her interference.
An historical cozy mystery, enjoyable enough, though I didn't take to the character of Amy.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a first for me from this author and a very enjoyable mystery. It’s very well written and written to keep the reader interested and immersed in the story and plot. It’s definitely full of twists and turns and keeps you guessing until the very end. I highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a good and well crafted mystery!

Thank you NetGalley, T.A. Belshaw and BooksGoSocial for the book Murder At The Mill.  This is my personal review.
Murder At The Mill is written to keep a person guessing who was the murderer. I so enjoy a murder mystery where the guilty person is hard to figure out. 
The book is set in a clothing factory Mill  where Amy works and when she stumbles into the investigation of the murder of the Mill owner’s son. She is asked for her knowledge of the local area by Detective Sergeant Bodkin who is new to the area.
When the man who is arrested for the murder, he is a family friend , and Amy knows he is not guilty she sets out to find the real killer.
This is the first in a new cozy mystery series - Amy Rowlings Mystery  and it is an excellent start. I look forward to the next in the series.