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# A Scone To Die For: The Oxford Tearoom Mysteries - Book 1 Paperback – January 18, 2016

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Page turner
  

*by I***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024*

This book was quite a page turner. I read it through from cover to cover with delight. Great main character,  intriguing plot and mystery.  Even a bit of romance.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I needed to read something light and fun after finally finishing my last book
  

*by K***S on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017*

I was on Amazon, taking a look at what kindle books they had for free and came across this book, A Scone to Die For, (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries #1) by H.Y. Hanna. With the cheesy title and the cartoonish cover with a picture of a gray tabby cat, stack of books, tea cup, scone, and a scull, I knew this was one of those cozy mysteries. I decided to get it, why not it doesn't cost anything? I needed to read something light and fun after finally finishing my last book, a historical fiction novel that took me all summer to get through, because I really didn't like it. In A Scone to Die For, we are introduced to the lead character of Gemma Rose, an Oxford graduate whom, after spending the last 8 years in a high powered job in Sydney, Australia, realized she was unhappy and needed to make a change. She quit her job, gave up her penthouse apartment, and moved back in with her middle-class parents in Oxford. Gemma decided to open a tearoom in her old hometown, and sees it as her second chance. The story begins with an obnoxious American tourist visiting her tearoom. He is the stereotypical American, large, rude and demanding. The next morning she discovers this horrible man dead at her tearoom, choked by one of her scones. With her business threatened by tabloid reports about her killer scones, Gemma decides to take matters into her own hands and investigate the American's murder herself. A Scone to Die For, is a fun read, and a cozy book to snuggle up with on the couch. The author is considerate of American readers and prefaces the story with an explanation of differences in English and American spelling, ie: tyre = tire, and provides a glossary of British Terms at the end of the book. There is a theme of second chances in the novel. Gemma, one morning, is unable to avoid attending her mother's book club, the book they are suppose to be reading is Jane Austen's Persuasion. Gemma remarks that this is her favorite of Austin's novels, as it is about second chances. Once this is mentioned, its obvious to see Austin's influence in this book. Gemma sees her tearoom as her second chance, but not only that, the detective that is investigating the murder at her tearoom is none other than her old college boyfriend, the man she had described back then as the love of her life. Throughout the book she struggles between her present acquaintance with him and memories of their shared past. What happened when things ended is never expressly stated, only hinted at. After visiting his expensive house, she muses that their fortunes have reversed from when they last knew each other, she was a proper middle-class girl, he was working class and struggling, now she's living with her parents, while he clearly has made quite a career for himself. This is much like the reversal of fortunes in Jane Austen's Persuasion, the rich girl and poor boy, turn to poor woman and wealthy man when they meet again. The story was overall pretty good, I was a tad disappointed in the reveal of who did it. I thought (from reading different mystery books) that it would be more complex and the killer would be someone who was only briefly mentioned earlier in the book, because I found a connection between her and the victim. The killer turned out to be *possible spoiler* someone that was a suspect right from the start but that Gemma didn't believe it could be. At the end, she has a moment of discovery and realization that this person is the killer and puts the pieces together as to the how and why. As he had been cleared earlier of being a suspect, I didn't see it coming, but it was a let down because it makes me think that if she had not meddled in the investigation, then the police may have arrested him already. She did, however, uncover a lot of background information about connections between characters that led to a motive. It was an entertaining read none the less, between her interactions with the detective, the nosy "old biddies" who also made it their business to investigate, and Gemma's middle-class mother whom wanted Gemma to get a job (a "proper" job, running a teashop doesn't count to her) or failing that, get married. My favorite line ends the novel, "I had faced a maniacal murderer. Dealing with my mother should be a piece of cake..." Good luck with that Gemma. Despite the lack of complexity, it was a light hearted, fun read. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    My rating of "A Scone to Die for - Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Book 1" is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
  

*by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017*

Title: A Scone to Die for - Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Book 1Author: H. Y. HannaPublisher: Wisheart PressPublished: 1-17-2016Pages: 336Genre:  Mystery & ThrillerSub-Genre: Suspense, Women Sleuths, Cozy Mystery, Crafts & Hobbies, Satire & Humor, Culinary Mystery,ISBN: 9780994292483ASIN: B01ARMFX2UReviewed For MyselfReviewer: DelAnneRating:  4.5 StarsOxford Tearoom Mystery Series1. All-Butter ShortDead (Prequel)2. A Scone to Die For3. Tea With Milk and Murder4. Two Down, Bun To Go5. Till Death Us Do Tart6. Muffins & Mourning Tea7. Four Puddings and a FuneralBusiness is flourishing, that is until a disagreeable patron is found deceased in the courtyard of the tearoom the day after creating a big scene.  Then suddenly business is non-existent .  Gemma then enlist her friend Cassie's help she begins looking into the tourist's death.  Perhaps the prior relationship between the detective and Gemma and the loss of income from the tearoom being closed,  may have something to do with her hesitance to waiting for him to solve the case.With numerous clues and a few red herrings readers are guided through the many suspects to the surprising ending.  I was not expecting the killer to be who it was.  Fun, interesting characters and a thought out plot that moved quickly and easily from scene to scene.My rating of "A Scone to Die for - Oxford Tearoom Mysteries Book 1" is 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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