"Here's a tip, kiddo. A tip for living. This world is rough, and it's going to keep throwing things at you. Don't let them break your heart."
-advice from Nathan Glasser to daughter, Nora
I read this novel while on a cruise, a good choice! Nothing too cerebral, just a good murder mystery. I will rate it a 4.
Nora Glasser is a columnist for the Pequod Courier. Her feature is called "Tips for Living." The setting is Pequod, NY; Nora calls it a "summer place" for many. In fact her ex-husband and renowned artist, Hugh Walker, has recently moved there with his second wife, much to Nora's consternation. When Hugh and Helene Walker are brutally murdered in their home, suspicion turns to Nora as the one with motive. More evidence appears and, in fact, Nora begins to suspect herself. It turns out she has a history of somnambulism. (Know what that means? If not, read the novel or Google it.)
Foreshadowing and some twists and turns equal a page turner. Some romance plus elderly Russian immigrant Aunt Lada's wit and wisdom make an entertaining read. Quotes from Lada are given in Russian and then translated to English: "How well you live makes a difference. Not how long" or "Don't trouble trouble till trouble troubles you."
I was surprised at the revelation of the killer and how it was discovered but you'll get no spoilers from me!
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