I Made a Mistake is told from two perspectives, Poppy and Betty’s, Poppy has been married to Stuart, Betty’s son, for 20 years they have two daughters together, Poppy owns a casting agency for extras and at an event bumps into an old flame Matthew, the attraction is still there even though he did her wrong years ago, he is all that Stuart isn’t and it isn’t long before Poppy makes a huge mistake and ultimately someone ends up dead, but who killed them?
Betty’s perspective is largely from her past, her secrets and sadness, there is a lot of present day too. We also get the court case proceedings throughout the book.
I liked the way the book was laid out Poppy’s perspective in one chapter then Betty’s in another and then the court proceedings. It was full of twists and so suspenseful I was on the edge of my seat.
I thought I knew who the murderer was but I was shocked when it was revealed as it wasn’t who I thought.
Betty’s perspective how her life was like with her husband Jock was heart wrenching. The whole book had me switching from many different emotions. I really enjoyed it.
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It's always a pleasure to read a Jane Corry book. I know I'm in for a twisty read but with a very human element to it.

Poppy Page runs an casting agency for extras. It's at a party for the industry that she sets eyes on her first love, Matthew Gordon, again for the first time since they split up twenty years or so ago. Matthew broke her heart and it's clear there is unfinished business, even though Poppy is now married to Stuart with two daughters.

There's another element to the story, that of Betty, Poppy's mother-in-law. I won't say anything much about this as it's best to let it unfold as you read. But I enjoyed both strands, Poppy's for the current day tension and Betty's for the events in the past.

I was absolutely enthralled by this story from start to finish. I just didn't want to put it down. I needed to know what was going to happen to Poppy and her family, how the collision course she seemed to be on was going to conclude. It's one of those reads that makes me put myself in the place of the protagonist with a realisation that any one of us could indeed make a mistake that has catastrophic consequences.

I particularly liked the everyday aspects of Poppy's life being thrown together with the upheaval in her head and heart, causing complete turmoil. Jane Corry writes about everyday dilemmas brilliantly with a deft touch that draws the reader right into the heart of the narrative.

I loved I Made a Mistake. It's a perfect combination of psychological thriller and domestic drama, with skilful plotting and well-drawn characters. ( )