Grave Heritage

Darcy & Flora Cozy Mystery, Book 4

De: Blanche Day Manos

Narrado por: Michelle Babb

Summer storms can bring unwelcome surprises.

During the rainiest July on record for the people of Ventris County in Oklahoma, in the midst of a violent thunderstorm, a stranger is murdered. When a friend becomes the second person to die under suspicious circumstances, local sleuth Darcy Campbell is drawn into the investigation. Evidence points toward someone she cares about, but has loyalty blinded her to the truth? Danger is closer to Darcy and her mother, Flora, than either of them suspect. And if the human threat is not enough, Lee Creek and the Ventris River flood, bringing Mother Nature into the fray.

Has the whole world turned on Darcy and Flora?

©2016 Blanche Day Manos (P)2016 Blanche Day Manos

Amazing cozy mystery!

During a very rainy storm, a stranger knocks on Flora’s door, just to leave running at the sight of her. Short time after, this man appears dead, but he won’t be the only one.

I absolutely love this series! And this book is no exception. I enjoy any cozy mystery due to their light nature and the guesswork I have to do while I listen to them, but this series has more interesting elements than most: Not only the characters are quite interesting, but the plots are usually quite convoluted, and they catch my attention from the start. There are usually also quite some surprises along the way, and there is more risk and danger involved than in other cozy mysteries.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, while also discovering more about some of the characters’ past. As in previous books, a natural disaster is again an important character in the story, adding an extra layer of excitement. I just can’t get enough of these adventures!

I have to confess that the only reason I tried this series was because of Michelle Babb, and I am happy that I did! She is one of my favorite narrators and she has a natural talent to bring characters to life and make stories shine. I could listen to her telling me stories for hours on end.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Grave Heritage

Grave Heritage: Darcy & Flora Cozy Mystery, Book 4
: Blanche Day Manos

A cozy mystery that gives the listener just about anything they might want. Old familiar friends and family are back along with several new characters. We get murder, suspense , romance, things that vanish, other things that go bump in the night. Toss in nasty weather, people from the past and serve with pie and coffee for an entertaining listen! I can't wait to see what comes next.


The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed. Michelle Babb adds the winning touch to this book.



"I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator."

Terrific narrator!

amateur sleuth, women sleuths, murder investigation, cozy mystery

The publisher's blurb gives hints and there is no need for spoilers, several other reviewers have given a potted version of the plot. The author always gives a good twisty tale with no gratuitous erotica but with a solid plot and very realistic characters, and this one is a good example of her craft. So grab your caffeine, lounge a bit and enjoy!
I lucked out and got the audio delightfully narrated by Michelle Babb. If anyone can make a good book even better, it's Ms Babb!

Pleasing Cozy Mystery

I enjoyed book 4 in the "Darcy & Flora Cozy Mystery" series. In this book, Darcy and Flora are drawn into a murder investigation, plus they have to contend with Mother Nature. Old mysteries are solved, and new friends are introduced in this complicated story. Michelle Babb's narration was lovely and gave the characters a voice which helped to make them seem more real. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

I want more Darcy & Flora Mysteries!

I have thoroughly enjoyed the Darcy and Flora Cozy Mystery series. I highly recommend d it. Kudos to both the author & the narrator for an excellent job!
Michelle Babb is a wonderful narrator and always does an exceptional job. Any audiobook I come across that has her as the narrator automatically let's me know it will most likely be a book I will enjoy listening to.
This book was a pleasure to listen to and I would like to thank the author, narrator, or publisher for providing me this audiobook at no cost in exchange for my unbiased review & I look forward to listening to more of their books.

Mystery Follows

Poor Darcy seems to attract mystery and murder. New comers to Levi raise suspicion and intrigue that once again affects Darcy and Flora who get involved in solving the murder mysteries surrounding these new arrivals. This also means elements of their past ancestors are revealed. Michelle Babb works her narrative magic.

Another Good Story

Another captivating tale in the Darcy & Flora Mystery Series. I listened to this one on audio. It makes for such a nice easy listening experience. I’ve enjoyed all the books in this series that I listened to. Michelle Babb always does a great job of keeping her characters alive, while Blanche Day Manos does an equally great job of keeping readers on their toes.

Darcy and Flora are a delightful mother/daughter amateur sleuth team. I love Darcy’s determination to solve a crime, regardless of the sheriff’s annoyance. The sheriff happens to be her love interest as well. It makes for an interesting side storyline.

I’m hoping there will be more books in this series. They are quite enjoyable.




FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Review Copy of this audiobook. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Book #4 in series and just better and better.

I really enjoyed this book which is the 4th in this fun series. This series just keeps getting better and better. Once again Michelle Babb has done a wonderful job of narrating this book. I can't wait for book #5. I was gifted this book with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.

Another puzzling mystery for Darcy & Flora

Grave Heritage is the intriguing 4th installment of the Darcy & Flora Cozy Mystery series, written by Blanche Day Manos and narrated by Michelle Babb. The story opens with the murder of a mysterious stranger. Before his murder can be solved, another strange death occurs and more secrets from Flora's family history come to light. Add a missing girl, an epic storm and more, and this story has a lot going on plotwise.
I thought the story was really interesting but I did find that I had to relisten to a couple of chapters to keep the plot points straight. Everything did come together in the end though, and this clean mystery can be listened to as a standalone.
I think my favorite part of this series is the relationship between Darcy and Flora. The mother and daughter support each other in their faith and in their lives overall. Michelle Babb does a wonderful job in portraying this, as each character has her own distinct voice and manner of speaking. I've really enjoyed her narration style in the audiobooks she's done in this series.
I was given a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. That said, I did enjoy it and would recommend it to cozy mystery fans, especially if you've enjoyed other audiobooks in this series.

Another great story

I have become very fond of Darcy & Viola. I love the stories. They are full of twists and turns. Darcy keeps investigating and quite often gets in trouble because of it. I also love Jasper the cat. He is now the nanny to baby chicks. Another great job by the narrator. I want to listen to more of her stories. A must read.