Angel at Troublesome Creek

A cute mystery about a woman at the end of her rope - literally. The opening scene is of our MC Mary George, trying to hang herself. But the rope is old and frayed and snaps before it can do much more than scratch up her neck - and the sleeping pills tasted like garlic and she didn't have enough gas in her car to do more than stink up the garage. Mary George has just been dumped, fired from her job, and has just lost her aunt to a suspicious fall down the stairs - leaving behind enough debts that Mary G is forced to sell the only home she remembers.

Enter Augusta Goodnight, a guardian angel sent to give Mary G the encouragement she needs to pick herself up and rebuild her life. No platitudes, just pragmatic advice, and lots of dancing.
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This book charmed me the first time and has entertained me each time I've re-read it. It's a slim volume, so it's a fast read. In spite of Mary George's Very Bad Day, she's not a Mary Sue in any sense - she's strong, kind, and doesn't take crap from anybody. The mystery was cleverly done too; I've read it too many times to really know if it's an easy solve or not, but I continue to enjoy it even now that I know who the killer is.

A charming book without being sappy or sentimental or emotionally gloppy. show less

This was a decent cozy mystery, and I liked the idea of having a guardian angel who helps but doesn't solve the case. However, I'm not sure I'll read any more of this series. So many other good books to read, so little time . . . .

Cute book, but was very predictable. If you have read many mystery books, you'll easily figure this book out early on.

Augusta Goodnight to the rescue. How I would like her as my guardian angel. The first part bothered me. Wish it could have been done a different way.

Mary George is dealing with the death of her aunt that she decides is actually a murder. When she is at her lowest her angel, Augusta, comes around and helps her see things more clearly. However, she meets up with her aunt's killer and is almost killed herself.

A nice bit of fluff. I like the Dimple Kilpatrick series much better.

Cute mystery...fun little read