"Fantastic end to the series"
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel
Posted February 15, 2018
Mystery Cozy
Changes are coming to Grace's life. Her sister's being
released from prison and her new business venture is
starting with her roommates. Grace knows that once her
sister hears the news of her inheritance, Liza will
demand her fair share. Grace is determined to stop that
from happening. Luckily, their aunt is coming to help
manage Liza. Grace has set up an apartment for them and a
job of Liza. Liza rejects both, saying neither are up to
her standards. Aunt Belinda encourages her, believing
Grace could be nicer to her sister since Liza's been so
unfortunate in her choices. Neither Aunt Belinda nor Liza
take responsibility for their actions. Grace becomes a silent partner in Amethyst Cellars. Upon
inspection of a new potential building, the trio of
roommates discover a body. The woman from the bank lies
at the bottom of the stairs, murdered. Grace can't stay
out of the investigation when the case interferes with
Bruce and Scott's opening. With no witnesses, the case
brings up more questions than answers. The murder of the bank employee puts Grace in the path of
the bank president and the coroner. Both men would like
to date her. One has skeletons in his closet while the
other seems more interested in her money. Can Grace help solve the murder and get her life back on
track? This is the eighth and final book of the Manor House mystery series. While
the ending wraps everything up
nicely, it's always sad to say goodbye to a beloved
series. As readers we grow attached to the characters,
even the prickly ones like Frances, who of course is up
to her old tricks in this book. Frances makes herself
useful tracking down leads and setting up appointments
and dates for Grace, along with doling out her opinions.
Grace's family drama comes to a head as her sister and
aunt try to squeeze money from Bennett. Their
dissatisfaction with the more than generous offers and
their belief of entitlement showcases their true selves
as they demand more and more. Family secrets come into
the light, revealing a truth hinted upon and a sigh of
relief. The murder plot in GRACE TO THE FINISH by July Hyzy seems
almost secondary in comparison with
the personal drama, but it unfolds nicely. Most of the
book meanders along with clues popping up here and there.
Danger follows Grace leading to an intense and terrifying
climax.
SUMMARY
The New York Times bestselling author of the Manor
House Mysteries and the White House Chef Mysteries returns
with a mix of murder and mayhem for curator Grace Wheaton. Now that Grace Wheaton has officially been named heir to
Bennett Marshfield’s fortune, her usually busy schedule has
become a juggling act. In addition to her duties at
Marshfield Manor, she’s bankrolling her roommates’
refurbished wine shop, Amethyst Cellars. Grace is excited to
check out the rustic space with Bruce and Scott. But that
excitement turns to dismay when they stumble upon the body
of the banker involved with the sale. Grace wants to get to the bottom of this mystery quickly so
that her friends’ new venture isn’t overshadowed by an
unsolved murder, but she’s got even more to balance when her
troubled sister, Liza, is released from prison early. Liza’s
first stop is Marshfield Manor and her first priority is
grabbing a bite of Bennett’s fortune for herself. Grace has
to keep her greedy sister at bay and catch a killer before
her new life comes crashing down around her.
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