Such a treat to finally find a new, exciting mystery series! This one did not contain the genius complexity of an Agatha Christie novel; instead, it focused much more on the funny, interesting protagonist. Unlike Christie’s protagonists who mostly sail through life in upper-class comfort (except for the occasional brush with death), Blanche has many troubles, and her handling of them is written with humor and sympathy. Ultimately, I take the greatest joy in complex and unlikely murder plots, so I doubt that Neely will replace Christie in my heart. But I’ll definitely keep reading the series, with pleasure.