Murder at the Highland Castle by Helena Dixon ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

Winter, 1935. Lightly dusted with snow and nestled on the edge of a sweeping Scottish loch, Finnglach Castle looks positively magical. Kitty Underhay, her husband Matt and their beloved dog Bertie are delighted to be celebrating the new year with a Hogmanay party, but moments before midnight, a shot rings out across the grounds…

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November 2023; Bookouture; 978-1837900640
audio, ebook, print (252 pages); cozy mystery

Murder at the Highland Castle is the 14th book in Helena Dixon's Kitty Underhay mystery series. While I have been reading this series since book 4, you can start with this book with no problems. 

I like that Matt and Kitty travel so that not all the murders happen in their town. And I really liked the setting of this book. All the snow and ice had me kind of wishing for winter so that I could cuddle up under a fuzzy blanket with a good cup of hot tea. This book would be a great accompaniment.

The mystery is a good one even though I figured out several of the pieces before Matt and Kitty did. It didn't diminish my enjoyment of the story. I think this might be my favorite in the series so far.

I love Kitty and Matt - they are a great sleuthing couple. The secondary characters in this story are interesting as well. They are a unique bunch of people - a medium, a race car driver, and an actress are among them.

I wish it had been explained why they kept calling the New Year holidays Hogmanay as I've never heard of it. I liked the other Scottish traditions that were described as they were new to me as well.

If you are looking for a wintery story to read on a long, cold night, this book is sure to keep you entertained.

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Donna Huber is an avid reader and natural encourager. She is the founder of Girl Who Reads and the author of how-to marketing book Secrets to a Successful Blog Tour.

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