One of the parts of this book that I thought was interesting was the fact that though the first lady isn't the primary source of the action in the book, she still plays a vital part and has a great sense of presence and attitude.
James gave her a reasonable excuse to look into things and her methods were anything but typical. But when a pesky reporter ends up dead after a confrontation with her, she doesn't have a choice but to investigate. When things start to go topsy-turvy in the White House garden, I think Casey thought she was ferreting out a prankster, not a murderer. She takes everything in stride, even criticism and I thought that made her a very unique and engaging character. But when trouble finds her, she doesn't back down. She minds her own business and keeps her head in her garden. James wanted to take little seen members of the White House staff and explore where she could take them in this series.Ĭasey is a great heroine.
We hear so much about different aspects of the presidency and the things that surround the White House, but we don't often see behind the scenes. I loved the whole idea of having the protagonist in this one be the White House gardener. James takes things a step further and sets her garden in the high octane atmosphere of politics and secret service. A great sophomore addition to a great cozy series!Ĭoming from a family that loves to garden every year, I knew I would enjoy this series. St James gives the first lady, attitude and personality.
James' smooth writing style and personable characters.
Add to that some re-arranged veggies and a dead body and you've got a great whodunit! Readers will love St. This cozy mystery features the First Lady's Kitchen Garden and some interesting organic gardening ideas. James releases her second book in the White House Gardner series, The Scarlet Pepper. Just in time for the gardening season, Dorothy St.
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