Poppy's Family 😄!

I absolutely love the beauty, warmth, mystery and fun these stories about Poppy, Oren and all the other people and dog ( Einstein) that gives me a place to go. I can see the people, the gardens, and feel the love they have for each other. I am happy she found out who her father wasn't. How much fun to have a new character like Clara!!! Anxious to see if Nell and Clara will be friends. I'm thrilled and that Bernie invented a yummy flavor for Orens cat food. Also his amazing mushroom remedies!! Can't wait to read book # 5!!
And as always... Pearl Hewitt is the BEST narrator I've ever heard!!!
THANK YOU! PLEASE NEVER STOP WRITING!!!!

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Less humor, but just as good as the rest!

I loved this one! The humor was a lot less than previous books, but that was all right because the story and twists and turns were really good. Poppy's despair was a bit heavier this time around as well, but she also didn't make any maddening mistakes like she did in previous books (like fibbing about how much experience she had in gardening or something to that effect). Somehow, the whole thing balanced out so I didn't feel bogged down by Poppy's troubles. As always, H.Y. Hanna did a spectacular job!!!

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Delightful Addition to the Series

Trowel and Error was another delightful addition to H.Y. Hanna's cottage garden mystery series. I feel like the characters continue to grow wonderfully book to book, and I was delighted to follow their new adventures. Pearl's narration too continues to just bring even more life to an already vibrant tale. I only regret I listened to this too quickly perhaps as now I'll have to wait sometime for the next book.

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A fun listen!

Trowel and Error, the latest in the English Cottage Garden mysteries, is an entertaining cozy mystery with interesting characters, plenty of humor, and a great setting, which is described so well by the author that I almost feel like I'm there. I always learn something garden related from this series - this time it was about how to grow gardenias, and was really helpful.

One thing I particularly like about H.Y. Hanna is she always comes up with unique methods of murder, as well as plenty of suspects to keep you guessing, and this book is no exception.

The story was well written, intriguing, fast paced, and kept me listening. I'm enjoying seeing the main character, Poppy, grow and develop, through her problems, mistakes, successes, and relationships with her various friends and neighbors. Oren, the feisty feline, is always entertaining. A new invention by Poppy's eccentric neighbor Bertie, CLARA the cleaning robot, provides several laugh-out-loud moments.

The reader, Pearl Hewitt, is adept at voicing all the different characters, even a cat and a dog, (and now a robot as well!) . She really brings the characters to life, and is certainly one of the best narrators I've ever listened to.

If you enjoy cozy mysteries, you will love this series! Highly recommended!
I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

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Love the English Garden Series

I love all of HY Hanna's books and The English Garden Series is excellent. The narrator Pearl Hewitt is fantastic! I just wish they would hurry up and record some more!!!

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Enjoyable

The best so far of this series. I have been waiting for another H.Y. Hanna book because they are do fun. This one was very entertaining, I can't wait for the next.

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Country Garden Cozy Mystery

Doom and Bloom is another fun and lighthearted cozy mystery in the English Cottage Garden Mystery series by H. Y. Hanna. The series follows a down on her luck 20-something Poppy Lancaster after she inherits her estranged grandmother’s dilapidated cottage garden nursery. Having no experience with a plants, let alone an old-fashioned English Garden, it’s enjoyable listening to Poppy’s attempts to restore the nursery to its former glory. Along the way Poppy stumbles across a murder and helps to solve it. Pearl Hewitt is an amazing vocal artist and she is one reason this series so enjoyable!

Delightful

The regular characters are so endearing and quirky. Poppy is settling into the Hollyhock College and Nursery with the help of her neighbors. I really want her to , and feel drawn into the story as if she is someone I know and care about. What fun!
I will read another one soon.

Audio is fun

This, the fourth book of H.Y. Hannah's Cottage Garden Mystery series, is the first recorded version I've listened to. I enjoyed it immensely. My mind was kept busy following leads (and red herrings) while my hands were occupied with other things. Above all, I could keep track of the myriad threads of the larger story rather than reading only a few pages before going to sleep at night and forgetting the wealth of details Ms. Hanna stuffs into her mysteries. I recommend this whole heartedly for busy people who love cozies.

delightful

Extremely clever in the madcap characters- reminds me of Martha Grimes, absolutely delightful! Shenanigans, mystery, and adorable pets!