"Newest Manor House mystery is hilarious and entertaining."

A questionable fire, threatening letters, a long list of suspects... When a fire closes down the newly opened munitions factory of Sitting Marsh, many people are less than upset, even with the death of two people. The police proclaim the fire was an accident, but Lady Elizabeth is not too sure. And with lack of interest from authority figures, it's up to her to discover the truth.

With an exciting plot, but somewhat anticlimactic, FIRE WHEN READY is fun and amusing, though serious when necessary. Readers will love the feisty characters, like Violet and Sadie, and many women will relate to Lady Elizabeth, who's obligated by duty and station to ensure the smooth running of the quiet community but longing to follow her heart. This latest addition to the Manor House Mysteries is a quick read that will have readers laughing and eager for Lady Elizabeth's next adventure.

Reviewed by B.L. Willes
Posted November 17, 2004

When the local munitions factory blows up, leaving two people dead, Lady Elizabeth suspects murder is afoot. Since her beloved major has gone back to America, she keeps her mind busy with ferreting out the truth. Luckily for her, Major Monroe returns, just in time to save her from a dastardly criminal intent on murder number three.

Summary

There's no evidence that Sitting Marsh's munitions factory was bombed by the Luftwaffe, so it's up to Lady Elizabeth Hartleigh Compton to discern who in the sleepy little community sabotaged the plant and killed the owner.