Fifteen days before Christmas, the staff at Sylvia Duvet’s mansion discover she is missing. Her daughter arrives at Detective Carhill’s office in a panic, concerned the gossipers and media will create their own story, embarrassing the family name. After all, a wealthy widow only disappears if…she can’t bear to think of the possibilities. Detective Branson Carhill, a master of French, formal … dance, dining, conversation, and all manners expected of one in the elite class, hides his true middle-class identity when on the job. His motto: Your case can be solved without notifying the media. So, Readers, it’s up to you to solve the mystery before Detective Carhill does. You have until the end of Christmas.
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Mary Vee has written a witty tale of a debonair detective solving mysteries among New York and Boston high society. Winsome characters dance across the pages to help locate a missing society matron. Settle into your favorite chair and enjoy the journey.
Sylvia’s Secret, a Christmas Story: A Detective Carhill Mystery
Sylvia’s Secret is a sweet Christmas mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed. I give it 5 stars. Outstanding characters and just the right amount of mystery. I was continuously guessing where could Sylvia be and who was she with. I delighted in the relationship between her and her best friends and wished for a close group of friends to have my back. Join Detective Carhill as he searches for missing socialite Sylvia. You will be taken on a cross country Christmas adventure sure to put you in the Christmas mood. Author Mary Vee has done a fantastic job with this book. I am hoping see a series made out of this.
When I started this book I didn’t think I was going to like it. I thought Detective Carhill was going to be so precise and starchy that the book was going to be boring. But boy, was I wrong. Not only is there mystery as he searches for Sylvia, but also a touch of romance. The book literally takes you on a trip with such descriptive language that you feel like you are there with the characters. And the end is very satisfying and very romantic. This is a wonderful short Christmas story you are sure to enjoy. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
I really enjoyed this sweet book!
This is a new to me author and I really enjoyed her works.
This book has a little bit of everything from mystery to 2nd chances at love.
Branson Carhill is an unusual man. He loves his job and is good at what he does. Not too many people can say that. Even I didn’t like what I did.
Sylvia is a mystery. I think she has done her roll well. She’s also an interesting character. Sometimes I would love to do what she has done but I’m sure that I wouldn’t get away with it.
I wish I could’ve gotten to know Sylvia a little better because I immediately liked her and admired her especially since she done what she did. She’s my heroine!
The story was well written and the supporting characters were interesting too.
You see, I once upon a time could draw, paint, and whatever else there was to do. I took art classes. I especially loved to draw horses as they are my favorite animals. I lost that talent since I didn’t keep up with it although I’m sure that if I practiced at it I can do it again. I don’t know why I didn’t keep up with it. Maybe music was my calling.
I love the way this author writes because her writing enabled me to” travel” to Paris. I was able to picture in my mind the people, art, the Effile tower in all of her glory and traffic sounds too.
She’s describes these scenes beautifully so that I can “be” there.
There wasn’t a thing that I didn’t like about this book.
I highly recommend this book. It’s short and sweet and to the point. Oh and lots of action filled in the middle.
My thanks to the author for a complimentary copy of this book. NO compensations were received and all opinions are my own.