Drucillas has not met her friend whatshername since Before whatshernames wedding when a letter arrives asking her to come.Sensing there is something more than her companionship she requires Drucilla takes her aunt and heads to the countryside.



On arrival she learn that has fallen to her death just hours Before.

Can she solve who did it?



My recap of this is a unengaging as the short story itself.



The mystery in this was very weak. I am not sure how much "skill in detection" was needed for this one,as I swear I knew who the murderer was the moment he appeared in the story.



How am I supposed to find a reason to care for the death of whatshername when her friend takes it so placidly.The murder of a close friend should mean more. Even if she only is fiction.



Then there is the mysterious way "Drucilla" for one instant becomes "Pricilla" Editing here please.
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Short story , fast read.
When her childhood friend Celeste is murdered Drucilla Tries to solve the mystery of her death. ( )

After receiving disquieting letters from her newly married friend Celeste, Drucilla Winterbourne decides to visit her in Cornwall at Blackridge House. On arriving she is told some devastating news.
I felt that the mystery could have been expanded, including the section with Celeste, as there wasn't really any sleuthing on the part of Drucilla. ( )

Quickly resolved mystery

I'm not usually a fan of novellas, but this was a satisfying quick read. The characters were well drawn, given the constraints of the format. It was easy to guess who the murderer was, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. Worth investing an hour or so. ( )

Pretty good, although you don't get much of the character development with short stories. But this made me want to try one of the author's novels. ( )