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  • The Last Perfect Summer of Richard Dawlish: Dottie Manderson mysteries: Book 4: a romantic traditional cosy mystery

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4.3 out of 5 stars (672)
Reviewers said:

“Five stars! Delightfully entertaining, rich characters, suspenseful, charming all in one; anxiously awaiting the next one!”

“a fascinating tale set in England in the 1930s. This ‘cosy crime’ novel, with its measure of burgeoning romance, is a good read; something to entertain and satisfy in front of a burning log fire in the dark days of winter. The settings and period detail are excellent…The denouement is swift, tense and satisfying…”

“I received this on a Friday and could not put it down - goodbye housework - not for too long though as I was so enthralled I finished it Saturday evening.”

“I was worried to read this as I didn't think it would be as good as the Criss Cross series… but I needn't have fussed as it was again simply brilliant.” “Dottie Manderson is a gorgeous character…A great read and I’m looking forward to catching up with more of Dottie.”

The Last Perfect Summer of Richard Dawlish: Dottie Manderson mysteries book 4

A few days rest is just what Dottie needs. It's not long before she makes the acquaintance of Penny Parfitt, and her attractive brother-in-law Gervase and accepts their invitation to spend a few days in the country. Quickly Dottie realises secrets and intrigues lurk beneath the pleasant surface of their lives. A suicide years earlier casts a shadow. Was it really suicide?

Dottie begins to think something sinister has taken place. But after all this time, can she find out what really happened?

Introducing a new 1930s female sleuth in a traditional, cozy mystery series set in Britain between the two World Wars, from Caron Allan, the writer of Criss Cross, Cross Check, and Check Mate, the Friendship Can Be Murder series.

Buy The Last Perfect Summer of Richard Dawlish: Dottie Manderson mysteries book 4 for a romantic, suspenseful read in the traditional amateur detective sleuth genre. If you love a murder mystery with heart, this is for YOU!

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The war, Richard Dawlish, reflected might never have happened. The group of young people were sprawled on the steps, chatting and drinking beer.

‘Hello Dickie-boy!’ Arthur Parfitt called and cackled at his own hilariousness. He was clearly completely drunk.

‘Don’t call him that, you know he doesn’t like it, Artie.’ Miranda snapped.

‘Oh Miranda, I’m cut to the core by your marvellous jibe! Though actually I refer to be called Artie. It’s better than Arthur. Anyway, Dickie knows it’s just a bit of fun, don’t you Dickie-Dick-Dickie?’

Richard ignored him. He accepted a bottle from one of the other girls. Beyond her, Algy and Deirdre were kissing with complete abandon. Richard hoped things wouldn’t get out of hand. Miranda’s little sister Penny was there, a kid who looked as out of place as Richard himself was. She was too young to be drinking. He’d give it half an hour, walk Penny back then make his escape.

He drank the beer, and another. Miranda took his hand and drew him into the copse amid catcalls and jeers. They were gone for twenty minutes, returning sullen and silent. Richard asked Penny if she wanted to go back. They set off.

Next morning, the Maynards’ staff surveyed the scene of the party. The house was a mess, the lawn was hardly less so. George Blake went to the pavilion to clear up after the youngsters. He was pleased, it meant he could have a cigarette. It was a perfect morning. As he neared the pavilion, something caught his eye. The body of Richard Dawlish, hanging from a branch of the copper beech tree.

Buy The Last Perfect Summer of Richard Dawlish: Dottie Manderson mysteries book 4 for a romantic, suspenseful read in the traditional amateur detective sleuth genre.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HYCN3X7
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 17 Dec. 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 814 KB
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  • Book 4 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Dottie Manderson Mysteries
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Caron lives in Derbyshire, England, where Jane Austen's Mr Darcy came from. She hasn't met him yet, but nevertheless clings to the dream. She writes mysteries and crime but sometimes adds in a little dash of romance or fantasy.

Like many writers, Caron always wanted to write stories. She can remember announcing this to her mother when she was eight years old. Caron says, ‘I seem to remember she wasn't overly impressed.’

Caron started reading adventure stories and mysteries for children when she was around 7 or 8 and graduated to Agatha Christie and Patricia Wentworth (her faves) when around 9 or 10. She has never looked back.

Caron has tried writing literary fiction – she was terrible at it. She has tried writing romance but got bored and killed everyone off. So now she sticks to what she loves - murder mysteries. The Dottie Manderson mysteries are set in the 1930s and feature a terminally-nosy well-to-do young woman, the Miss Gascoigne mysteries are set in the 1960s and a spin-off from the Dottie books, and the Friendship Can Be Murder series are set 'now' and written as diary entries by a posh woman, Cressida Barker-Powell, who plans to make the world a better place by getting rid of bad people, starting with her mother-in-law.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
672 global ratings

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Angela Lloyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pick this up you will not put it down!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 February 2019
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    I love Dottie Manderson. As with all the Dottie books, this one is a MUST READ! From the first page to the last you will be transported back in time to experience the loves and lives of so many during this traumatic and trying era. So authentic and so real. And you will still never be able to guess 'whodunnit', so unpredictable, so many twists and turn and so enjoyable. Cannot wait for book 5: The Thief of St Martins - Highly recommend
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  • Katie Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Dottie mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2019
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    It’s lovely to catch up with Dottie once more, and it’s interesting to see who she is developing and growing as a character. The 30s feel of the book seems terribly authentic, and its filled with intriguing characters and situations. Crime books centre on morality, and this one is no exception. The Richard Dawlish character and the mystery surrounding his death plays out well—nothing being quite what it seems. I read the book in a couple of days, which is always an excellent recommendation.
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  • Mostly Musician
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Dottie Manderson mystery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2021
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    This latest book in the Dottie Manderson Mystery series maintains the very high standard of its predecessors. It retains all of the familiar period character and charm; while Dottie herself is as attractive and engaging a character as ever. Warmly recommended!
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  • Mrs. Linda L
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfectly solved crime
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 February 2019
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    Loved this book; it picks up from where the last novella finished & moves through a poignant sub-plot before moving through the twists & turns of a story which is based in the past, but remains entirely relevant to the ‘present’. Characters are believable & I’m liking Dottie more & more as the series progresses. Highly recommended.
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  • Kirby
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2021
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    Enjoyed this book
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  • foreva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 July 2022
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    This was another great read. Good characterisation and great to see Dottie's character develop further. Looking forward to the next in the series.
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  • Mrs. Judith Lugg
    5.0 out of 5 stars EACH BOOK CONTINUES TO HIGHLY ENTERTAIN
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2021
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    Caron Allan is a great purveyor of a really good yarn - I have now read all the Dottie Manderson books and they have become better and better with each one, unbelievable as it may seem!
    The period detail is accurate and there is no smut, iffy goings on described in detail but inferred in a suitable way - makes a change!
    In actual fact, I now feel bereft as I have to wait for Caron to produce the next one!
    THE WHOLE SERIES OF THESE BOOKS COME VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FROM ME.
    Read them, I guarantee you will be very highly entertained and, like me, eagerly awaiting the next instalments.
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  • K. G.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Leider nicht cozy und für mich das Ende der Serie
    Reviewed in Germany on 4 June 2021
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    Die Serie hat vielversprechend begonnen. Im letzten Band schon hab ich die Entscheidungen der Hauptfigur Dottie nur schlecht nachvollziehen können. Die Geschichte an sich war auch unangenehm und die Lösung der Probleme schien dann viel zu glatt.
    In diesem Buch reichlich mehr davon. Von Verlobung zu kein Kontakt mehr in fünf Minuten. Von Tochter, die allein nicht über die Straße geht zu: ich verbringe ein paar Tage bei vollkommen fremden Leuten, die mir nicht einmal sympathisch sind in drei Seiten.
    Der Fall an sich war zwar interessant, aber ging unter in Dottie, die auf ziemlich peinliche Art nur an den nächsten Flirt dachte, bis sie gegen Ende in fünf Minuten den Fall löst. Band fünf hab ich unglücklicher Weise schon besorgt. Ärgert mich schon.
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  • Nadine Gardner Author
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the twists, but…
    Reviewed in Australia on 5 September 2021
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    As usual, Ms Allan provided many twist, turns and excitement. However, I did not enjoy the absence of Inspector Hardy in the bulk of the story. I also felt it was all a bit unreal that Dottie was transported into another totally new environment, and felt so very quickly attracted to someone else, just after a rift with the man she loved. Looking forward to the next book though…
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Summer mystery
    Reviewed in Spain on 12 March 2021
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    Splendid tale with well worked plot. Many twists and turns along the way and an enlightening look into times past
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  • Betatakin
    5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome read!
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 March 2023
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    Loved the twists and turns. Didn’t want to put it down! Caron Allan’s best yet…ready to dive into the next book.
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  • D. Shinn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Left dangling…..
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 January 2026
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    Meant to drag one on to the next book. So like bait and switch. Or dithering. Lovely writing, though one feels a bit like having reached the midpoint of “The Gormenghast Trilogy.”
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