Synopsis
Twenty-five-year-old Kat Bennett has never felt at home anywhere, and especially not in crumbling Shelley House. According to her neighbors, she’s prickly and unapproachable, but beneath her tough exterior, Kat is plagued by guilt from her past.
Seventy-seven-year-old Dorothy Darling is Shelley House’s longest resident, and if you believe the other tenants, she’s as cantankerous and vindictive as they come. Except there’s a good reason Dorothy spends her days spying on her neighbors—a closely guarded secret that no else knows and the reason Dorothy barely leaves her beloved home.
When their building faces demolition, sworn enemies Kat and Dorothy become unlikely allies in their quest to save their historic home. But when someone starts to play dirty and viciously targets one of the residents, Dorothy and Kat suspect foul play in their community. After the police close the investigation, it’s up to this improbable pair to bring a criminal to justice.
Rating
★★★★
Thoughts
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for providing me with an e-book copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story has a lot of heart. While entertaining, the book also carefully approaches difficult subjects, such as: illness, infidelity, abuse, addiction, aging, death, and grief. I found myself caring about the residents of the historic Shelley House. I shed tears, both happy and sad, as I learned their backstories and followed them along their journeys of adventure and personal growth. Without being spoilery, I have to say that I love the sense of community that is central in this book.
If you enjoy a cozy mystery told through a cast of colorful characters, Nosy Neighbors is a good book to check out. It is set for an early April 2024 publication.
Question
Have you read any of Freya Sampson’s books?
My Answer: I haven’t yet, but have two in my TBR. The plots, positive reviews, and vibrant covers drew me in!