Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris

Framed in Lace by Monica Ferris ISBN-13: 9780425171493 Mass Market Paperback: 243 pages Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime Released: October 1, 1999

Source: Borrowed from my local library.

Book Description from Goodreads:
When the historic Hopkins ferry is raised from the lake, a skeleton is discovered. Unfortunately, the only evidence is a piece of lace-like fabric. But once Betsy Devonshire and the patrons of her needlecraft shop lend a hand, they're sure to stitch together the details of this mystery.


My Review:
Framed in Lace is a cozy mystery. It's the second book in a series. You don't need to read the first book to understand this one, and the whodunit of the previous mystery is not spoiled in this one.

I like how the heroine reasons out the clues (all the clues must fit), is concerned about innocent people's reputations being damaged by her digging up secrets, and realizes that finding a murderer can be dangerous. I like how the characters generally act and react like realistic people. Godwin came across as a cliche character in this story, so it's comforting to know that later in the series (where I started reading) that he turns into a realistic, complex person instead of a stereotype.

The mystery was a clue-based puzzle mystery. It was fun trying to get all the clues to fit into a reasonable sequence and to determine whodunit. I was fairly certain of whodunit before the end, but it took all the clues to unravel the sequence of events.

There was no sex. There was occasional use of bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable puzzle mystery.


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