The Whitstable Pearl Mystery by Julie WassmerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A delightful, cosy read, combining seafood, murder and the multitasking Pearl Nolan. Set in the small seaside town of Whitstable on the North Kent coast; resonates with me as I was born in a small village not many miles away and know the area well - Seasalter, Tankerton, Whitstable, Cliftonville, Margate. So many locations mentioned like the quirky Walpole Bay hotel where my wife and I spent a memorable holiday a few years ago.
Pearl owns the Whitstable Pearl restaurant specialising with oyster and other seafood dishes. The area is well known for its oyster industry. Pearl is assisted by her vibrant mother, Dolly and the young woman, Ruby. Pearl is a former policewoman and has a mind to start a private investigation service.
Add DCI Mike McGuire and Pearl's son Charlie to the mix and you have the makings of the perfect mystery story. Characters you cannot help but like in a very well written plot.
Oxford had Morse, Brighton has Roy Grace and it appears that Whitstable has Pearl Nolan.
I loved it.
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