It's 'Stir-Up Sunday', 1936, and kitchen maid Joan Hart is busy making the Christmas pudding. Her best friend Verity Hunter, lady's maid to socialite Dorothy Drew, is tasked with adding the lucky sixpences, and makes a wish that her mistress will finally find happiness after the grief and chaos of the last few years...However, when Dorothy's prized diamond necklace vanishes during a glamourous evening soiree, the household is thrown into chaos. Distracted only slightly by her burgeoning romance with Scotland Yard's dashing Inspector Marks, Joan and Verity set out to unravel the truth behind the theft, determined to recover the stolen jewels and, perhaps, ensure a happy ending for everyone involved...Praise for Celina Grace by Amazon and Goodreads and "Thoroughly enjoyed this read. I've been waiting for this story since the first of the Asharton novellas was published and I am very glad to see more of Joan and Verity. I think they are a great mystery team. Smart and active, but in a believable way. You don't ever wonder how they could do what they do within the confines of their social roles and their and "real and " jobs are never thrown to the side. and " and "Celina makes her characters someone you care about. I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to the next book in the series. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes mysteries, especially period mysteries. and "I love her writing style. This book does not disappoint. A great mix of mystery, humor and wonderful characters. All in a beautiful Manor. Very enjoyable read. and " and "I have read the four Asharton Manor books and enjoyed them all, but the first story that introduced Joan and Verity was my favorite and I am so glad the author wrote another story with the two of them. This time period is very interesting to me and then to throw in a couple murders to solve makes it extra interesting... and "