A Mystery at Lili Villa
by Arathi Menon
Pub Date 31 Jul 2021
Yali Books, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
Children's Fiction | Middle Grade | Mystery & Thrillers
I am reviewing a copy of A Mystery at Lili Villa through Yalu Books, Independent Book Publishers Association and Netgalley:
Arj, Tam, and Mira are cousins who are spending their summer vacation in Elathoor, a little village in Kerala when their family home, Lili Villa is broken into the thief steals some jewelry. As the terrific three set out to solve the mystery they soon discover there is no shortage of suspects. Is the thief Pinching Kodavis or Dumdumchecchi, the milking lady? Is it the mean fisherwoman who starves the cat or the retired nurse who owns a luxury car? Or is it Mani with his upside-down Russian secret? Who could the thief possibly be?
A Mystery at Lili Villa is inspired by the authors own childhood adventures in small-town Kerala, author Arathi Menon creates a cozy picture of village life, complete with a cast of memorable characters and a parade of mouth-watering food. This book is laced with tongue and cheek humor, as well as offers a window a world where summer vacations are a magical time, free from rules and schedules, and where the only way to tell time is by keeping track of the snacks.
I give A Mystery at Lili Villa five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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