False Conclusion: 14 (An Abbot Agency mystery)

False Conclusion by Veronica Heley is the 14th A Bea Abbot Mystery (which I wish I had known before picking up this book). I began reading False Conclusion and it felt like I was plopped down in the middle of a British dramedy. I would not recommend False Conclusion as a standalone. I felt like a fish out of water in the beginning, though, it did become easier as the story progressed. There are a variety of quirky characters from Bea Abbott to Piers, her first ex-husband. I was not a fan of any of the characters in this story. Bernice can be kind at times, but, for the most part, she comes across as a spoiled brat. The mystery had a variety of suspects all from the Trescott family. If I was Evelina, I would change my last name. Bea and her sidekicks are clever and resourceful which is handy when investigating. I was not surprised by the identity of the guilty party. False Conclusion was not my type of story. I found the details to be repetitious (the same things over and over) and Bernice's attitude was appalling (she needed a good smack). I really did not need to know the details of each of Bernice's fashion choices (down the shoes). While False Conclusion was not my cup of tea, I suggest you read a sample to see if it appeals to you. False Conclusion is a British mystery with a terrible tragedy, a portrait painter, a troubled teen, and a shrewd schemer.