Damsels in Distress / Joan Hess / 336 pgs / Audiobook

What I like about cozy mysteries is that you get the fun of solving a puzzle without the danger and fear of a truly frightening (or realistic) situation. A friend recommended this to me when I needed a light-hearted read, and since cozy mysteries lift me right up, I took her advice. To be honest, I wasn't fond of any of the characters. Claire Malloy has very strong opinions without much justification; men seem to fawn over her constantly; and her teenage daughter does nothing but complain. However, I like Renaissance Fairs, and Hess's mystery was intricate and well-developed. This did the trick of giving me a break. I probably won't be reading another Claire Malloy mystery, but I will recommend this one and try another book or series by Joan Hess!