Friday, 17 January 2025

Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery by Florence Wetzel

 



Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery

A cozy mystery with a dash of romance set in the vibrant world of jazz.

During an interview with reclusive jazz singer Betty Brown, journalist Virginia Farrell is shown priceless tapes from the iconic 1957 Thelonious Monk-John Coltrane gig at the Five Spot. When Betty is found murdered, Virginia is determined to recover the tapes and uncover the truth behind Betty’s death.

In the spirit of Nancy Drew, Virginia teams up with her six-foot blonde roommate to investigate the various suspects. Detective Robert Smith from the Hoboken Police Department joins the case, quickly becoming absorbed by an unsolved murder possibly linked to Betty Brown’s death, as well as an undeniable attraction to Virginia.

Dashiki is a cozy mystery laced with romance, immersing readers in the captivating world of jazz, where musicians, journalists, scholars, and enthusiasts intersect in an entertaining whodunit.


As a fan of romantic cozy mysteries I was delighted for the opportunity to read Dashiki by a new to me author, Florence Wetzel. Not only was this novel a fun and engaging read but it transported me to the New York Jazz scene of which I am completely unfamiliar with. The mystery is woven into jazz history and culture. I found it easy to imagine the music, the streets and bakeries mentioned in the story.  The characters are very engaging with charmingly witty dialogue. My favourite character was Detective Robert Smith, who added depth and humour to the story.
The mystery itself was quite clever and had me guessing right up until the end.
A very pleasant and enjoyable mystery


Purchase Links

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DS1R2KNQ/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DS1R2KNQ/

Author Bio – Florence Wetzel was born 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. Her novels include the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard and the Swedish mystery The Grand Man. She has also authored horror short stories, a book of poems and memoir essays, and co-authored jazz clarinettist Perry Robinson's autobiography. In July 2024, she published Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss.

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1 comment:

  1. Hello Inishowen! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing Dashiki. I'm really glad you liked the book. I'm also very fond of Robert! I'm glad he got to get a doughnut by the end of the book.

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