This was a pretty nice cozy mystery novel. I haven't read any of the previous books in the series, but after reading this one I might. I think all of the characters had distinct personalities which gave the plot some spunk. Marjorie, the MC, was a nice, sensible older lady who radiated grace. The two fellows weren't bad. I tended to feel if at times they blended together. Edna, well, was Edna. At first, I thought Edna to be quirky and found her to be one of my favorite characters. Towards the middle of the novel she started to irritate me. By the end, I really didn't have any feelings for her. I will say I wasn't too pleased about how Edna's appearance and weight were frequently mentioned. The comments about her 'excessive weight' and that she was the only one drinking 'excessively' and was 'shoveling' food in her mouth wasn't needed. Or that of all the elderly friends, only she was the one to almost have a nasty fall/trip. Either Frederick or Horace's weight was mentioned but then disregarded because they were exercising to keep in shape. The ending was a bit anti-climactic. I don't think it blended into how new characters were added in. Still, it was a nice weekend read, and I wouldn't mind reading more in the series.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

A charming cozy murder mystery set in the delightful Cornish coast around Bude and Tintagel. Four old friends meet up to join an escorted tour of the area. On the tour are also a reserved couple who appear to be known to the tour local history specialist, a local artist, a PhD student and an historical crime writer. An eclectic group with tantalising hints of conflict and secrets to be discovered.

Hopes for the tranquil holiday the four friends were anticipating fade rapidly. On the first day of the tour, at the dramatic Tintagel castle, one of the tour party falls to their death. Was it a tragic accident or premeditated murder? The police’s working theory was that it as an accidental death and the tour part is allowed to continue on its way. Marjorie however is not convinced and suspects foul play. The awesome foursome engage on some amateur sleuthing, uncovering potential motives for each of their fellow travellers.

The mystery unfolds with a delightful blend of mystery, intrigue and humour. A very enjoyable light hearted read.

The friends (including one of them who has an astounding number of wigs due to her alopecia) are on a bus trip through Cornwall when the rather obnoxious tour guide goes off a steep cliff. The local police believe that it is an accident, nobody thinks it a suicide, and Lady Marjorie insists that it's murder. Sleuthing by reluctant committee ensues with snarks and a few giggles.
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Lady Marjorie and her three friends are on a bus tour to visit Cornwall. At first, they are happy learn a history professor is on the trip and will be offering insights during the tour. When a member of their group fall to his death off a cliff at Tintagel, the group of friends begin digging into motives and suspects. The great thing about this book is that the four friends are all over eighty years old and while their bodies might have issues, their minds are sharp as ever. It’s a pleasure to read about elderly sleuths enjoying life. This is the 7th book in the series, but the first I have read and it works well as a standalone.
Thanks to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

Although this is number seven in a series, it still works as a standalone book, as I haven’t read any of the previous books. The premise of eighty something people solving crimes is fun, as they deal with issues relating to their age and other people's perceptions. The plot was good, an unpleasant man is murdered and there are a number of people who had good reason to want harm to befall him. Through looking, researching and questioning, the pieces come together. The relationships between the four work well, and I hope to read more of this cozy series. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my ARC to read and freely review.

Lady Marjorie, Frederick, Horace, and Edna are taking a bus tour through Cornwall, a bucket list item for Edna, when one of their fellow travelers dies. The local police are quick to assume it's an accident but Lady Marjorie things otherwise. Most of the other travelers have ties to the dead man and the more they find out about the victim, the less they like him.
I know Marjorie from the Rachel Prince series but this is the first I've read of the Lady Marjorie series, but it won't be my last! I really enjoyed the dynamic between the awesome foursome as they enjoyed their holiday and worked together to solve the murder.
Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC.