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Katie Turner

Fun Cozy Mystery!

Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2016

Till Death Do Us Tart is the latest in the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Series by H.Y. Hanna. The "Old Biddies" are at it again and take it upon themselves to investigate the latest murder. Only, is it murder? They have decided that it is, and have involved Gemma's mother in the case! But, the victim's own doctor was on the scene of the 'crime' and ruled that the death was due to natural causes. But now, Gemma has been convinced, and of course our favourite Tearoom owner can't let someone get away with a crime unpunished! Can she convince Devlin to change his mind and begin an official investigation, all while dealing with some strange happenings in her very own tearoom kitchen (Was that an explosion?!?) and looking for a new place to live?

From the very first book, this has become one of my favourite cozy mystery series and I look forward to each and every one! H.Y. Hanna's characters are fun and quirky, and I really love how the book flows, filled with just enough suspense, crazy antics (I just love those old biddies!) and laugh out loud moments. The interaction between Gemma and her mother, I think is perfectly written, I can just imagine the frustration Gemma feels, even though she knows her mother has her best interests at heart. I was able to figure out the culprit a bit easier this time than in some of the previous books, but it's well done and there are lots of clues that lead you this way and that. It was a fun journey figuring out ohh I WAS right! and oh THAT'S how it happened! There are some great new characters introduced along with our old favourites and I am hoping to see a few of them possibly in future installments of the series. (I won't say who I mean, since it may be a partial spoiler really. If they are in future stories, they couldn't be involved in the crime... or, could they?) The romance isn't overpowering or 'in your face' either which is enjoyable. I like Gemma and Devlin's relationship, it's realistic and circumstances what they are, I like how it's playing out. Oh and I can't wait to see if Seth finally confesses his feelings to Cassie or if she is going to figure it out all on her own! There are lots of ways that story line can go, I enjoy both of these characters and hope they make many more appearances in the future.

I would love to visit Gemma's tearoom, and with the inclusion of some recipes I (and other readers) am able to taste some of the delicious treats they serve. While reading the stories (all of them, not just this one) I can picture everything.. the scenery, the buildings, beauty of the gardens.. I just love the writing style and completely appreciate the talent of an author who can pull you into the story.
The Oxford Tearoom Series is everything that a cozy lover wants! They are all 'can't put it down!' books that you are sorry when they are done.

I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a great cozy mystery! Grab a cuppa and enjoy :) If you've not read any of the books in the series, I suggest you grab the first one and get started, you will not be sorry!

**Thank you to H.Y. Hanna for sending me an ARC for my honest and unbiased review**

Karen Kenyon

This series just keeps getting better.

Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2016

This series just keeps getting better and better. A real cozy delight.
This book has Gemma with many issues to deal with. Finding a place to live, kitchen issues at the tea shop, Muesli in a cat show at the village fair, and a death at the aforementioned cat show.
Her and the Old Biddies (along with her mother) have to convince Devlin that it was murder.
This story involved all the characters I have grown to love.
As this series continues I enjoy even more the vivid and well written descriptions.
I did not guess the whodunit.
I look forward to the next book in the series.
I was provided an ARC by the publisher for my honest review.

H. Kotrus

Sweet and enjoyable

Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2016

Found this series to be a sweet enjoyable read. The characters are likeable and the setting is quite interesting. The plot lines are a bit predictable and formulaic but then, that is partially what makes a cosy mystery cosy! I look forward to the next instalment in the series.

Natking

Never disappointed!

Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2016

These books just keep on getting better and better!

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Teresa

Spoiler only read of you have read book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2021

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The storyline was interesting but I was not a fan on how devlin did not listen to her and yet he knows she has good instincts but when jo comes along he jumps.(did he have history with her) plus I'm a romantic so was happy when the couple moved in together.but not happy when she says she is moving out she should not need time I get the place was his but they could move together not this push and pull there nearly 30 not 18 he has a photo of her from years ago always in his wallet ( not sure I believe it was always in there when they split) he knows who he wants she do to.so enough already

stillbornangels

Natural death or murder !!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2016

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Another brilliant book by H.Y. Hanna this is my favourite of the series so far.

A whole weekend off with her boyfriend and Gemma can't wait. She's closed the eatery and given the staff the weekend off, looking forward to spending some time with devlin until he has to work, being the top man in c.i.d and asked to investigate a tip off on some organised thefts he has no choice but to let Gemma down. With all the staff off for the weekend there's no point opening the eatery. Now Gemma's at a loose end until her mum talks her in to coming to the village fete, which she has entered museli into the cat contest.

Whilst waiting for the judges Gemma and her mum start talking to Claire Eccleston and her daughter Mary after having a bit of a run in with Theresa bell who thinks Gemma was trying to poison her cats.
After chatting for a while and having a slice of cake Gemma goes to get a drink, she's surprised to bump into devlin who has been tipped off that someone is there is to pinch some quad bikes. On the way back to the pervillion as she's entering a man gets cross as he's trying to come out and knocks Gemma's drink and man handles her out the way.
As the judges starting looking at the cats gemma notices as the judges near that Claire starts to breath funny and looks panicked Gemma puts this down to the contest until Ms bell shouts that something is missing and bumps into Claire and she collapses on the floor, unfortunately Claire is dead, devlin comes and also the local doctor and he prenounces her dead and said she suffered a heart attack and signs off the death certificate as this, because she suffered with angina and was on tablets for it, they found one in her hand when she died if she had taken the tablet she probably would of still been alive. Mary Claire's daughter is obviously very upset and Gemma takes her home.

It's not good for the village fate a death and also the robbery of quad bikes which happened whilst devlin was dealing with the death. Gemma doesn't think anything strange about the death until her mum starts question things and making Gemma think about it more, did someone murder Claire eccleston, was it her daughter Mary, the gardener or someone else it seemed like Claire wasn't a very popular person. Gemma starts to seek out information and when she mentions to devlin he says the doctors signed it off as natural cause and nothing can be done unless a family member foots the bill for a post motum. Gemma who has had enough of living at home with her parents is looking for some where to live but everywhere she looks it's just not right, devlin suggests she move in with him, she's thinking about it till her mum starts trying to set her up with Lincoln again, gemma snaps and tells her she's moving into devlin so.

With lots of twists and turns and the old biddies and Gemma's mum trying to suss out if claire was murdered or not strange things happening it all starts to piece together. And another killer is brought to justice.

I was shocked to find out the murderer and how it was done I had no inkling it was who it was. This is a brilliant book in this series, a must read if you have read the other 3 books in this series.

Mr. D. R. Goodman

A Cosy Crime Classic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2016

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This is the latest in the highly enjoyable cosy crime series featuring the owner of a tearoom in a village near Oxford and her D. I. boyfriend. Male readers should not be put off by the picture of a cat, or the thought that there might be too much romance getting in the way of the murder mystery - it doesn't. This is cosy crime at its very best. The only fault I could find was the constant reference to "Dame Ecclestone" when it should be "Dame Claire", given that the person is Dame Claire Eccleston. Put that to one side and the story is excellent. I worked out quite early who the murderer was - then found I was completely wrong! The writer is very clever at giving out little clues that make the reader suspect a particular person, only to find that it wasn't that person after all. The characters are excellently written and there are so many regulars that the reader doesn't get bogged down with just the main character. Superbly entertaining, probably the best in the series so far - and that is very high praise as they are all excellent.

Penelope Sylvia Allen

Till Death Do Us Tart

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2019

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Another great easy read. I love these little books they are such a joy to get stuck into and finish in a couple of days. The stories are well written and also humorous. The Four old ladies really add colour and good old fashioned mystery and detective work. The addition of the little tabby cat, Muesli makes the books very real with normal, every day life, very refreshing.

dianne marriott

Tearoom Mysteries book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2020

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l just love this book it is so interesting to read a good plot the book is by H.Y. Hanna a must read

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