I like Julie Hyzy's writing style, although I enjoy her White House Chef mystery more than this one. They're definitely cozies but the characters are allowed to have some depth of personality and I appreciate that after a never ending stream of often two-dimensional MCs.

This depth of character is what got this book it's fourth star. Grace has been estranged from her sister since she took off with Grace's fiancé and never really got along with her before that. Now her sister's back and needs a place to stay. Cozy mystery cliché says the sisters have deep-felt, meaningful conversations, band together to solve the mystery and bury the hatchet once and for all to live in sisterly harmony. Which is a complete and utter load of crap and thankfully the author doesn't try to make the reader swallow it. I know that in a perfect world, siblings love and respect each other but the reality is they often don't. Grace doesn't sugarcoat anything with her sister and the ending isn't an HEA poster for sibling love, either. This spot of realism elevated the read, in my opinion.

The mystery was good, but I guessed the ending pretty early on. You win some, you lose some. ( )

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Grace Cries Uncle is the sixth book in the A Manor House Mystery series.

I love visiting Marshfield Manor and once again Hyzy has provided the reader with an exciting story. I think that this book might just be the best in the series, so far. With this book, the series joins the pedestal that I have always had The White House Chef Mystery series on.

Grace has finally agreed to have DNA tests done to confirm whether she and Bennett Marshfield are in fact related. Just as she is ready to meet Bennett to have the tests done, her estranged sister, Liza, appears on her doorstep pleading for a place to stay. As much as she would like to say no, but it is her sister, so she agrees.

I don't want to say too much about the story, as I don't want to give too much away. Suffice it to say, everyone is connected somehow to the basic storyline. Once again, Hyzy does an excellent job of tying it all together for a great ending.

I hate to think that it will be a year till we visit with Grace again, but that will give me plenty of time to think of different scenarios for the next book.

Anxiously awaiting the next book in this wonderful series. ( )

If you ask people what series author Julie Hyzy writes, many will answer The White House Chef Mysteries, which are wonderful! But cozy readers would be remiss if they overlooked the Manor House Mysteries.

Ms. Hyzy has penned another wonderful installment in this series. She has really ampted up the mystery and intrigue (I wouldn’t have thought it possible), and has written a story that not only does her proud, but will thrill readers. You’ll be second guessing yourself when you think you know who the killer is. There certainly are plenty of twists and turns that lead you to the very exciting conclusion.

You’re going to love this sixth book in the Manor House series. It was well worth the wait! But, it will makes readers very impatient in their wait for book 7! ( )