The Midnight Feast by Alice Foley is an entertaining murder mystery.

It’s written from multiple characters’ viewpoints around the opening weekend of the exclusive Manor Inn.

Bella is there to seek revenge for a horrible moment in her past. Snippets of her journal slowly reveal what transpired at the manor back when she was on holiday nearby as a teenager.

The Manor’s owner, Francesca, has perfectly planned the weekend’s events. She didn’t account for the townspeople (and Bella’s visit) trying to sabotage her dream.

Detective Walker is on the scene to investigate the body and fire.

Through it all is a strange haunted quality due to tales of vengeful “birds” that dominate the town.

Characters intersect in unexpected ways which will keep readers guessing throughout the story.