Last July, I reviewed Marsali Taylor’s novel, An Imposter in Shetland. Now, she has a new mystery out: Death in a Shetland Family.
Here’s some information about it:
About the Novel
Shetland sailing sleuth Cass Lynch is definitely out of her comfort zone when she helps round up a prize-winning stallion escaped from the renowned Klaufister stud. She’s even less impressed by its owner, Keith Arthurson, a returned city slicker who’s already made enemies in his community.
An unexpected visit to the Arthursons shows Cass the tensions simmering within the family. When Keith’s found dead, can she uncover the motive for his murder without putting herself in danger?
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About the Author
Marsali Taylor grew up near Edinburgh, and came to Shetland as a newly-qualified teacher. She is currently a part-time teacher on Shetland’s scenic west side, living with her husband and two Shetland ponies. Marsali is a qualified STGA tourist-guide who is fascinated by history, and has published plays in Shetland’s distinctive dialect, as well as a history of women’s suffrage in Shetland. She’s also a keen sailor who enjoys exploring in her own 8m yacht, and an active member of her local drama group.
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My Review
Another great mystery from this author with a background of sailing. This time, I also learned about crofting in Shetland. In the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, crofting is a system of land tenure by tenants, who use the attached land for pasturage. Cass, an old hand at sailing, is new to crofting and forced to learn on the job. I was happy to sit back and read about it.
On top of all this extra work, Cass tries to help solve the murder, discussing who might be responsible with anyone who might have useful information. Naturally, this puts Cass in danger, leading to an exciting and surprising revelation.
As with the other novel, I enjoyed the writing and loved learning about the Shetland way of life. The mystery added to my enjoyment.
Many thanks to the author and to Lynsey Adams of Reading Between the Lines for the chance to read this book.
Miriam Drori, Author 