Ebook: Dearly Departed – Patty Byrne Cozy Mysteries Book 1 | Carly Winter
Ebook: Dearly Departed – Patty Byrne Cozy Mysteries Book 1 | Carly Winter
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In the 1960s, she was just a pretty face flying high at thirty-thousand feet…
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Stewardess Patricia Byrne has heard it all—the jokes, the assumptions, the "pretty face, empty head" dismissals. But when she discovers her neighbor Charles murdered in his apartment, Patty is devastated to lose her friend.
The police have their suspect list: the angry wife who wouldn't sign divorce papers, the girlfriend who needed money, the fellow soldier from the Vietnam War, and the anti-war protestor downstairs. But as Patty digs deeper, she uncovers secrets Charles kept hidden.
When a threatening note appears under her pillow, Patty faces a choice: back off and stay safe, or prove that the "stupid stewardess" is smarter than everyone thinks.
Can Patty find the killer before she becomes the next victim?
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What is Dearly Departed about? Dearly Departed follows stewardess Patricia "Patty" Byrne in 1960s America. When she discovers her neighbor Charles murdered in his apartment, she refuses to accept the police's suspect list and digs deeper — uncovering secrets that put her own life in danger.
Who are the suspects in Dearly Departed? The police suspect list includes the angry wife who wouldn't sign divorce papers, a girlfriend who needed money, a fellow soldier from the Vietnam War, and an anti-war protestor living downstairs. But as Patty investigates, she discovers the truth is far more complicated.
Who is Patty Byrne? Patricia "Patty" Byrne is a stewardess in 1960s America who finds herself solving murders while navigating a world that dismisses her as just a pretty face. Sharp, determined, and smarter than anyone gives her credit for, she proves herself one case at a time.
Is there romance in the Patty Byrne series? The series focuses primarily on mystery and Patty's journey as a woman proving herself in 1960s America, with a slow-burn romance with a charming FBI agent that develops across the series.
Do I need to read the Patty Byrne books in order? Each book works as a standalone mystery, but reading in order gives you the full development of Patty's character and her slow-burn romance with the FBI agent. Start with Dearly Departed.
I recommend this book. The story was interesting and kept moving. The characters were interesting with real issues. Plenty of suspects to keep you guessing.
What a fun cozy. All about a stewardess back in the 1960's. Love the details of what flying was like, what the stewardesses had to go through, and how different groups treated them.Patty comes home after a long day. She goes next door to get her cat, who was visiting with a neighbor, and finds her friend dead from a knife wound. The police arrive, do their thing, but they don't seem very interested in pursuing the case, so she decides to solve it herself. Armed with nothing more than her training as a problem-solver and people-watcher, she starts inching towards the truth. Early on, an FBI agent sent to see if this is part of a larger crime spree helps her decipher clues. She starts receiving threatening letters, but from which of the many suspects are they being written? Can she solve this before she becomes a victim herself? Thanks to BookSirens for the ARC of this book.
This is a rewrite of a book from 2021 by Carly. Patty is a stewardess, as is her roommate Donna. Donna is the part girl and Patty is the polar opposite. Patty is injured on a flight by a drunken passenger and laid up at home recuperating. She finds her neighbor murdered when she goes to pick up her cat. It is nice book. It's interesting to hear how different airports and flights were back then. Patty spends her time sleuthing. Enjoyable read. I was fairly sure who did it early on, see how long it takes you to figure it out.
This book is a pleasant surprise. I love cozy mysteries and even those set in the past, but I wasn't sure if I would enjoy a trip back in time to “just” the 1960's. That quickly became my favorite part. The author did a great job of bringing the era to life. Stewardess Patricia Byrne returns home to find her friend's body. The police seem to be ready to blame it on a convenient suspect and move on, but Patty wants justice for him, so she uses a 1960 style female superpower – ‘let them underestimate you’. She can go places, hang around, eavesdrop, ask questions, etc. because she is just an airhead stewardess. It's a page turner as she gathers clues and becomes aware that the killer seems to be following her now.
This was a cute, little cozy mystery with a decent story arc. The main character, Patty is likable but the era of misogyny was difficult to get through, making the female characters seem somewhat one sided. The main male character, FBI agent, Bill was hard to like although he did redeem himself as Patty saved the day by solving the unsolvable mystery. I have high hopes for these characters and look forward to another chapter in any upcoming stories.Thank you to BookSirens and the author for allowing me the opportunity to review this new historical cozy mystery. I received an advance copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.