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This series gets better and better!. I loved getting a glimpse into Drew's backstory (care of the beguiling Fleur). The mystery was everything I hoped a mystery to be. The author really kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. I loved how Drew and Madeline grew closer as a couple eventually, even as the murder case pushed them further apart. I always love their banter and I'm glad there was not a love triangle--although Madeline did feel the insecurity of Drew being around Fleur. I also appreciate the thread of spiritual content throughout the author's stories. I think you can read this book without having read the first two but you might better appreciate Drew and Madeline's relationship if you read about it from the beginning.


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Murder at the Mikado A Drew Farthering Mystery Julianna Deering 9780764210976 Books Reviews

I've fallen in love with Deering's Drew Farthering, a gentleman in every sense of the word. But Drew also has a penchant for solving mysteries and this one seemingly falls into his lap when a former girlfriend asks for his help. But the charming and beautiful Fleur wreaks havoc wherever she goes and Drew's fiance is reluctant to have Drew help her. But Fleur's husband works for Drew and Drew likes him so he sets out to find out who killed Fleur's former lover. But as Drew's relationship with Madeline grows tense so does the mystery as additional bodies turn up confusing things mightily. Will faith and love be enough to help Drew solve the mystery and hang on to his fiance? Or will Drew lose that which has the most meaning in his life.

Once again I thoroughly enjoyed both the mystery and the relationships portrayed between Drew and his allies, Madeline and Nick. The addition of an adorable little boy didn't hurt any. The author manages to beautifully intertwine the mystery with Drew's real and complicated life making for a surprisingly quick read. The setting also helps set the mood (1930's English countryside) giving the book a bit of a noir feel to it. The book is presented as Christian fiction but the religious aspects don't it any way overwhelm the story or feel preachy. Definitely going on my favorites shelf.
Trouble always seems to find the dashing hero of this series and lest you think otherwise (there wouldn’t be a story if he wasn’t followed by mayhem) there is more in store for Drew Farthering. Again. Drew has finally gotten the answer he wanted from American beauty, Madeline Parker and he isn’t about to let anything stand in the way of their busy wedding preparations and more importantly those “I dos,” which is why he’s dismayed when his former flame sashays back into his life with suspicion hanging over her head – one that involves murder, a death that creates headlines. A popular actor was found murdered in his dressing room and despite Fluer now being married with a small child, no one believes her reformed from the girl she was. It’s going to take Drew, Nick and Madeline to solve this case… and get to the church on time.

Drew is back for his third and presumably last jaunt in this delightful Bethany House series. As usual, this novel is absolutely sensational and if ever there was truth to the adage of saving the “best for last,” it applies to this book. I’m not sure the “what” of why I was so swept up, but good golly, I was. Perhaps it was the sense of “completion” and finally having Madeline decide what it is she wants (or very nearly – ugh, silly girl) or maybe it was the familiar charm of Rules of Murder (book one) returning to a familiarity of the trio being back to their investigating, whatever this third novel is definitely a charmer. Before getting too far into this review, one thing to address is the arrival of a rival in the romance department. Anyone concerned with the possible “love triangle” needn’t worry, there is nothing worth mentioning with this minor subplot especially since (did you think otherwise?), Drew is completely besotted with Madeline and as such, the character development grew all the stronger in this final book – even with its setbacks.

As an aside to the mystery (which is really the primary in this entire series), one of the elements to most admire is the story’s sense of honesty. I adored how truthful and honest its leading characters were with one another. Too many times characters fall into the predictable, silly mold of hiding things from each other, which then later becomes a convenient catalyst for breaking the pair apart in a dash to create last minute conflict. Here, Deering took a more clever approach by eliminating dishonesty from the equation and I cannot stress what a refreshing entity this was. Sure there are still stressors that pop up and much as I adored her, I wanted to shake some sense into Madeline on more than one occasions, but since the biggest frustration is eliminated… I’m not miffed in the least. Plus, things end perfectly snazzy, which wipes away any minor feelings of disappointment.

Drew & Company returned for this third adventure – a fitting conclusion for Deering’s popular series, in yet another atmospheric 1930’s Agatha Christie styled whodunit with plenty of puzzle pieces, cracking dialogue and lighthearted moments that will leave you with a happy grin. Or it did me.

Note My sincere apologies to the publisher and author for the delay in posting this review. Thanks to Bethany House for providing a complimentary copy of this book for reviewing purposes.
Another hit from Julianna Deering! The Drew Farthering Mysteries just keep getting better and better. I so enjoy the witty banter, the clever who-done-it and the imminently likable characters – it’s one of those books you don’t want to put down.

In this installment, a woman from Drew’s past comes to beg his help and, by her very presence, put his future with the lovely Madeline Parker in jeopardy. When the gorgeous former actress Fleur Landis slinks back into Drew’s life, she brings murder and mayhem with her. Chock full of fun Gilbert and Sullivan references, touchingly heartfelt emotion and, of course, the requisite perplexing and mysterious deaths, Julianna Deering manages once again to hit all the right notes. I can’t help but hope we’re in for another dose of Drew, Madeline and Nick in the not too distant future.
This series gets better and better!. I loved getting a glimpse into Drew's backstory (care of the beguiling Fleur). The mystery was everything I hoped a mystery to be. The author really kept me on my toes. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. I loved how Drew and Madeline grew closer as a couple eventually, even as the murder case pushed them further apart. I always love their banter and I'm glad there was not a love triangle--although Madeline did feel the insecurity of Drew being around Fleur. I also appreciate the thread of spiritual content throughout the author's stories. I think you can read this book without having read the first two but you might better appreciate Drew and Madeline's relationship if you read about it from the beginning.