Artful Antics At St. Bride's by Debbie Young

Title- Artful Antics At St. Bride's
Author- Debbie Young
Publisher- Boldwood Books
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Summary- Gemma Lamb works as an English teacher at St. Bride's School, a boarding school in Cotswolds. When the school reopens after half term, upon entering her accomodation, she realizes that the roof has been destroyed by storms and needs repair before it can be fit for living. The school headmistress, Miss Harnett asks the students to set up businesses, whose profit can be utilised to repair the roof of the teachers' accommodation. When a new girl, Frieda joins the school, Gemma realizes that everything about her seems odd. Her sponsor, Mr. Goldsman-Coutts, who claims to be a businessman seems to have very little idea about his field inspite of being filthy rich. Her father, Mr. Ehrlich has no sense of road rules inspite of being a driver. Why is Frieda not ready to reveal her nationality? Where is Miss Harnett's cat, McPhee? Is Mr. Goldsman-Coutts involved in some illegal money-making? Will it jeopardize the school's reputation? How will Gemma get the answer to these questions?

Review- It is the fourth book in the Gemma Lamb Cozy Mystery series by the author. Though I did not read any other books in the series, I did not have any issue in understanding the plot. Thus, it can also be read as a stand alone. I really loved the setting of the story, which gives an idea about the life at a boarding school both for the teachers and the students. The picturesque description of the landscape and the old school building was mesmerizing. The mystery element and the way everything turned out at the end deserves praise.
                Gemma Lamb is the narrator and the protagonist of the story. She teaches English in the school and is in a relationship with Joe, the sports teacher. Though it's not been a year that she has joined the school, she has helped in solving other mysteries related to this school with her wit. This time too, she tries to unearth the mystery revolving around Freida with a bit of help from a friend and her colleagues.
               I love cozy mysteries and this was not an exception. There is suspense, romance , humour and many other things that one can ask for. So, mystery lovers can definitely check this out.
               I would like to thank the author, publisher and NetGalley for the DRC.