Debbie S

Set in England during World War 1, Bess Crawford, a nurse stationed in France, returns home to London on leave. Upon reaching her flat she finds a young woman huddled in her doorway. After giving the young woman shelter for the night, Bess accompanies Lydia to her home in Sussex. There Bess becomes involved in a murder. Alternating between the battlefields of France and the scene of the murder, the story seems at times to drag and lack excitement or suspense. Characters are not fully developed and some of the plot line is somewhat confusing.
For those looking for a "cozy" mystery, this might be suitable. For those wanting a more suspenseful mystery this will not be a good read.

This story that intertwines the past and the future of residents of Folly Beach, South Carolina is both witty and charming. The characters draw the reader into their lives and the sights and smells of a small beach town seem real.

Not having read Dorothea Benton Frank before, I was pleasantly surprised and will certainly look for other books by this author.

Would be a good read for those looking for a nice, good romance to read.