Review of Hattie Vavaseur

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Hattie Vavaseur" by M. Rebecca Wildsmith.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Hattie Vavaseur by M. Rebecca Wildsmith is a mysterious tale of a woman named Hattie Vavaseur and her ordeals with her memory which led her to solve a murder mystery. The book is a mix of mystery with the added flavor of humor and love that will play with your mind.

Hattie, a prim and respectable lady, had a memory problem. She has dropped off at a country manor after returning from a funeral, having forgotten the purpose of her visit. The individuals at the manor piqued the interest of a respectable lady with her own set of rules, not to mention her failing memory. With days passing, she unwillingly consented to meet with a local occultist. However, things did not turn out the way she had expected. And from there, Hattie Vavaseur's life takes a surprising turn, leading to mind-boggling revelations.

At the beginning of the plot, M. Rebecca Wildsmith's language looks as rigid and icy as Hattie herself. However, the reader is drawn in by the depth of the descriptions of locations and observations of people. The more you read the story the more you get to know the settings and surroundings. The author's use of language and her writing are witty and grasping. The formatting is creative and unique. I was not able to find any grammatical errors in the text making it a well-edited book.

The book will take you on its adventure. The narrative deepens and becomes more cryptic as it nears its conclusion. Not to mention the writer's use of comedy interspersed throughout the novel, which added a creative touch to a dark and twisted plot. I have no complaints regarding the book, everything is perfect, exactly like Hattie, the main heroine. There was not a single dull moment while reading the book. The narrative gets more delightful and rich with time, much like brewing coffee over time produces a deep and dark flavor that you love sipping slowly.

This is a must-read book. I give this book a solid 4 out of 4 stars. The book's degree of mystery can be paralleled to the famous Agatha Christie novel. Those who adore the murder mystery genre will undoubtedly enjoy this intriguing story. I would suggest this book to those who are unfamiliar with this genre; it will have you on the edge of your seat. One final tip to readers: keep an eye out for hidden messages in the novel.

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Hattie Vavaseur
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[Ellylion]

I loved this story so very much! A pure classic as you mentioned with lovely characters and unpredictable twists of the plot Thanks for a great review!

[Amy Luman]

I am intrigued by Hattie’s visit to the manor. There has to be a reason for her visit. I’m sorry that she can’t remember. I do like the fact that she is drawn into the middle of a mystery. I also like that the author uses humor to advance the plot.

[rose203]

The book is a true surreal mind-trip. Great review.