In Book One of this cozy mystery series, a morose parrot with a reputation for biting sums up Brookside Retirement Community for reluctant resident, Josephine Bartlett. But when Brookside turns out to be a setting for art theft, dodgy dealings, and naked poker, it becomes vastly more interesting. Josephine investigates the unusual goings on with friend and handwriting expert, Lill Fitzel. And the … the two befriend a young woman Josephine tries to prevent from making the same mistakes she has made.
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Loved it
Highly entertaining and cleverly written, I really enjoyed the characters as they developed. Anyone who has aging family members can relate and find the humor in the situation as well as providing dignity and respect to our elders. Very well written.
Well written cozy mystery which peaks your interest and keeps you turning pages until your finished.
I really enjoyed this story. Josephine, the main character is a prickly older character who lives in a retirement home and quickly steals one ‘s heart. She and her cohorts get involved in trying to prove the innocence of a fellow resident’s relative.
The characters who band together to help get into some funny situations. This is a fast and interesting read!
The first in a new series. Great characters and realistic plots. I found myself returning to read the book throughout the day when I should have been doing chores….Great read.
Who would think that a retirement home could be this much fun. It looks like it will be a good series.
Funny spirited ladies and good mystery reading. Enjoyed this book very much!
An easy, enjoyable little read.
It was cute. There were serious topics, but just enough humor to keep it light hearted.
I read the whole series in 2 days. Really enjoyed the characters and the story lines.
Just fun….. but also has important insight of living is an assistant living facility.
easy to read, light-hearted and fun.
Cant get through the first 10 pages. Have set aside for now and will try reading at a later date.
Gotta love the hijinks of Srs!!!!!
I love this series! The author can’t write them fast enough for me.
It has me thinking about making plans for my retirement!
Fun book to read!
Loved it! Couldn’t put it down. Great characters and well told.
Well done. Interesting and well-written.
Silly story about amateur sleuthing in a retirement home. Probably some deep statement about aging and how we warehouse rich old ladies but I couldn’t really find it. Readable but . . . Ugh!