Review of Hattie Vavaseur
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Review of Hattie Vavaseur
[Following is a volunteer review of "Hattie Vavaseur" by M. Rebecca Wildsmith.]
Hattie Vavaseur is a gothic mystery set in the 1920s in England. The titular character, Hattie, is an old noblewoman. At the beginning of the book, she is at a funeral where she is picked by a stranger. Hattie, who suffers from frequent memory losses, thinks she has a previous engagement she has forgotten about. She let the driver, Bertram, drive her to a rundown mansion. She meets the obedient butler and is given a room she hates. She is surprised by the sorry condition of the manor and the brutish and aggressive nature of the master of the house.
She learns of her predicament when she is forced to visit a psychic, Vamelda. Hattie learns that she has to get her memory back to get out of her current condition. She also meets an American, Mr Carrington, whose past mystery is also to be solved. As the story passes, Hattie remembers more and more of her past and her secrets and the trouble that comes with it. She also develops an interest in the mysterious master of the manor. What secrets does Hattie’s past hold and what is the mystery behind the master of the manor? Read this book to find out.
Hattie Vavaseur is a cosy mystery with supernatural elements. The story lures the reader from the first page itself, with the strong protagonist and the strange circumstances she finds herself in. Although the story belongs to the mystery genre, humour is also a great strength of the book. The antics of the psychic Vamelda are one of the highlights of the story. The author also captured the nuances of the period well. The cultures and traditions of the 1920s are very interesting and also added richness to the story. I find the book’s different take on death and the afterlife very interesting. There is never a dull moment in this story.
The thing I liked the most about the story is its characters. They are unique and extremely likeable. I liked headstrong Hattie and her confident attitude towards every problem. I loved the storyline between Hattie and the master of the manor and how the connection between them is developed. I also loved the relationship between Hattie and Vamelda whom she hates at the beginning. The twists in the story are thrilling and keep the readers on the edge. I also liked the minor character of Syd and the action she added to the story.
There is nothing I disliked about the book. There are hardly any errors. There are no graphic erotic scenes or graphic violence. The book seems to be professionally edited.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars because I enjoyed reading it very much. I recommend it to young adults and adults. I also recommend it to readers who like historical mysteries and romances.
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Hattie Vavaseur
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Hattie Vavaseur is a gothic mystery set in the 1920s in England. The titular character, Hattie, is an old noblewoman. At the beginning of the book, she is at a funeral where she is picked by a stranger. Hattie, who suffers from frequent memory losses, thinks she has a previous engagement she has forgotten about. She let the driver, Bertram, drive her to a rundown mansion. She meets the obedient butler and is given a room she hates. She is surprised by the sorry condition of the manor and the brutish and aggressive nature of the master of the house.
She learns of her predicament when she is forced to visit a psychic, Vamelda. Hattie learns that she has to get her memory back to get out of her current condition. She also meets an American, Mr Carrington, whose past mystery is also to be solved. As the story passes, Hattie remembers more and more of her past and her secrets and the trouble that comes with it. She also develops an interest in the mysterious master of the manor. What secrets does Hattie’s past hold and what is the mystery behind the master of the manor? Read this book to find out.
Hattie Vavaseur is a cosy mystery with supernatural elements. The story lures the reader from the first page itself, with the strong protagonist and the strange circumstances she finds herself in. Although the story belongs to the mystery genre, humour is also a great strength of the book. The antics of the psychic Vamelda are one of the highlights of the story. The author also captured the nuances of the period well. The cultures and traditions of the 1920s are very interesting and also added richness to the story. I find the book’s different take on death and the afterlife very interesting. There is never a dull moment in this story.
The thing I liked the most about the story is its characters. They are unique and extremely likeable. I liked headstrong Hattie and her confident attitude towards every problem. I loved the storyline between Hattie and the master of the manor and how the connection between them is developed. I also loved the relationship between Hattie and Vamelda whom she hates at the beginning. The twists in the story are thrilling and keep the readers on the edge. I also liked the minor character of Syd and the action she added to the story.
There is nothing I disliked about the book. There are hardly any errors. There are no graphic erotic scenes or graphic violence. The book seems to be professionally edited.
I give this book 4 out of 4 stars because I enjoyed reading it very much. I recommend it to young adults and adults. I also recommend it to readers who like historical mysteries and romances.
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Hattie Vavaseur
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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