Twenties Girl

4.5 stars

Twenties Girl is the fourth stand-alone novel by British author, Sophie Kinsella. Life isn't going terribly well for Lara Lington: without saying why, her boyfriend, Josh has broken up with her (but she's sure he still loves her, he just needs to be reminded); her fledgling business is in trouble since Natalie (best friend, business partner and front of the whole enterprise) has followed some bloke to Goa; her parents are worrying about her financial security and her psychological welfare; her sister Tonya (married, kids, perfect life) is far too eager to discuss how well Lara is coping (or not) with her break-up; and her parents are insisting she attend her Great Aunt Sadie's funeral.

And now she's being haunted? That's all she needs to put her over the edge. A beautiful young woman in an (admittedly gorgeous) 1920's dress is demanding her necklace. When the woman identifies herself as Sadie Lancaster, guilt about the neglect shown to her 105-year-old great aunt sees Lara stopping the funeral with a claim of murder. And from there, thing just get crazier. This is a madcap ghost story that's got intrigue, romance, a good helping of humour and a heart-warming ending. A delightful read.