The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club
by Holly Tierney-Bedord
Narrator: Connie Shabshab
Published by Holly Tierney-Bedord on November 8, 2019
Genres: Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery
Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
Format: Audible Audiobook
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2013.
Idyllic Port Elspeth, Connecticut, is rocked by tragedy.
Shortly after their high school graduation, Evangeline Maddingly, daughter of one of the town's wealthiest old-money families, and Oliver Prescott, son of one of the town's wealthiest new-money families, are found dead in an isolated cabin in the woods, outside of town.
The circumstances surrounding their untimely deaths are murky at best, thanks, in large part, to a sweeping effort from those in power to shut down any negative publicity that could harm the reputation of the pristine, ocean-side community.
Five years later...
A small group of strangers gathers to create jewelry for one of Port Elspeth's many fundraisers. Before long, friendships are forming, and old secrets are being revealed. Along with discovering how to make a perfect pair of chandelier earrings or cabochon necklace, these unlikely sleuths find themselves at the heart of solving the murders that took place half a decade earlier.
The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club by Holly Tierney-Bedord is mystery at it’s best.
Is a jewelry making club really solving an old case of murder?
We follow the ladies of The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club as they gossip and discuss things that used to be in Port Elspeth’s past. The group is made up of ladies from different classes, backgrounds, and ages. They plan to make jewelry and then sell it at the Women’s Club fundraiser. However, things get a little off course, and making jewelry becomes the last thing the ladies are worried about.
There is Candance, new to town, and the group’s founder, Pearl, and Margo, mother ad daughter both single at the moment. Then we have Audra, the art teacher from the next town over, followed by Vivienne, an ex-socialite and Oliva, her sixteen-year-old daughter. Once they meet for the first time, their lives begin to intertwine. As they become friends, they help each other through some hard times and significant life challenges.
The Mystery
Our group of ladies discusses an old case where two high school seniors from prominent families are involved in a murder-suicide about five years earlier. The kicker is that the young man involved is Vivienne’s son. So, the other ladies sit and gossip, discretely asking questions and getting information from people they know. It’s funny how it plays out, and I honestly fell for the most obvious red herring. I was positive that I knew who did it. However, I was so wrong.
The Narrator
Connie Shabshab does a fantastic job. I love the voice that she uses for Vivienne. I was immediately able to picture Vivienne perfectly in my head. Ms. Shabshab keeps your attention as she adds the perfect amount of drama to the story.
Five Stars
So, between Ms. Tierney-Bedord and Ms. Shabshab, this story ultimately came to life. I was engrossed and entertained. It is such a fabulous mystery. Therefore, I am rating it with five stars. I look forward to Ms. Tierney-Bedord’s next book, In the Heart of Windy Pines. I highly recommend the Audible book or the kindle edition.
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of The Port Elspeth Jewelry Making Club by Holly Tierney-Bedord.
Until the next time,
This Guest Review is for Baroness’ Book Trove.
About Connie Shabshab
Connie has a voice with clear, bright tones and an eclectic range at ease with works of humor, drama, or complex medical terminology. She is a trained vocalist and stage actress. She works from her home studio. To all those she works with, Connie brings a reliable professionalism and calm, pleasant demeanor.
About Holly Tierney-Bedord
Holly Tierney-Bedord is the author of over twenty books, including Surviving Valencia and Kinde Unlimited All-Star winner Sweet Hollow Women. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
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