Murder Under The Tuscan Sun by Rachel Rhys

Murder Under The Tuscan Sun by Rachel Rhys 

Murder Under The Tuscan Sun by Rachel Rhys is published on 30th March 2023 by Penguin. My thanks to the author who sent me a copy and Random Book Tours for inviting me to take part on the tour.  

Synopsis

An isolated castle, a deadly crime. Is this real or a nightmare?

In a remote castle high up in the Tuscan hills secrets are simmering among its glamorous English residents:

The ailing gentleman art-dealer
His dazzling niece
Her handsome Fascist husband
Their neglected young daughter
The housekeeper who knows everything
and Connie, the English widow working for them.

Every night, Connie hears sinister noises and a terrible wailing inside the walls. Is she losing her grip on reality?

Or does someone in the castle want her gone?

My Review

If you are looking for an easy read with a twist, then Murder Under The Tuscan Sun won't disappoint. Set in a remote castle in the lovely Tuscan hills at the time Mussolini was introducing Fascism and was starting to get a hold on Italy's disgruntled workers, this cosy mystery gives both a little escapism to the warm Mediterranean climate, so different from the cold English weather and claustrophobic house that Constance has left behind, and an insight into a diverse range of characters that Rachel has created.

As the novel progresses your liking, and disliking, of the the individuals changes along with the subtle shifts as to who was causing Constance to feel she was losing her mind, whilst doing her best to protect those in her care.

At times, for me , this was a little slow paced and I wanted something to "happen" in order to keep my interest alive, however, it moves gently along to an ending that leaves you with a warm, cosy feeling as you finish the book and say goodbye to the characters you have met along the way.

This is a book to pack in your suitcase and enjoy on your summer holidays.

About the Author

Rachel Rhys is the pseudonym of psychological thriller writer Tammy Cohen. Her debut, Dangerous Crossing, was a bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick and was followed by A Fatal Inheritance and Island of Secrets. Rachel's latest novel, Murder Under the Tuscan Sun is once again superb historical suspense crime, this time with an irresistible Italian 1920s setting.

She lives in North London, with her three (allegedly) grown up children and her neurotic rescue dog.

Visit www.tammycohen.co.uk to find out more about her work

You can also find her on facebook or twitter as @MsTamarCohen or on Instagram as @tammycohenwriter.