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Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery)
Historical Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – London, 1860
Publisher : Berkley (February 20, 2024)
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 0593548787
ISBN-13 : 978-0593548783
Kindle ASIN : B0C5V8FY7P
My Review:
Happy Publication Day to Mary Winters for Murder in Masquerade, book two in her Lady of Letters cozy historical mystery series. While this second entry into the series can easily stand on its own, I encourage readers not to miss book one, Murder in Postscript, as it is equally enjoyable!
Countess Amelia Amesbury continues to keep busy writing her advice column for a London penny paper. She will do whatever she can to help her readers–especially when one of her readers is Marielle, the beloved younger sister of marquis Simon Bainbridge. Simon has intercepted Marielle’s letter to the Lady Agony column and discovers that Marielle is seeking advice on her plans to elope with a man her family does not approve of. Before Amelia can get too involved, the man in question is found murdered outside the theater. Determined to see justice prevail, Amelia and Simon launch their own investigation.
This is such a delightfully charming historical mystery. Suspects and red-herrings abound in this plot and I had no idea who the culprit was! Amelia is one of my favorite protagonists. She is not afraid to seek the truth, even when it puts her in awkward or dangerous positions. The light romance between Amelia and Simon continues to develop and leaves this reader wanting to look into the future. Side characters such as Amelia’s best friends, Grady and Kitty, the aunt of the family Tabitha, and her niece Winifred add humor and love to the plot.
Fans of Katharine Schellman’s Lily Adler Mystery series and Dianne Freeman’s Countess of Harleigh Mystery series should put this series on their TBR lists!
About the Book:
Extra, extra, read all about it! Countess turned advice columnist Amelia Amesbury finds herself playing the role of sleuth when a night at the theater turns deadly.
Victorian Countess Amelia Amesbury’s secret hobby, writing an advice column for a London penny paper, has gotten her into hot water before. After all, Amelia will do whatever it takes to help a reader in need. But now, handsome marquis Simon Bainbridge desperately requires her assistance. His beloved younger sister, Marielle, has written Amelia’s Lady Agony column seeking advice on her plans to elope with a man her family does not approve of. Determined to save his sister from a scoundrel and the family from scandal, Simon asks Amelia to dissuade Marielle from the ill-advised gambit.
But when the scoundrel makes an untimely exit after a performance of Verdi’s Rigoletto, Amelia realizes there’s much more at stake than saving a young woman’s reputation from ruin. It’s going to take more than her letter-writing skills to help the dashing marquis, mend the familial bond, and find the murderer. Luckily, solving problems is her specialty!
About The Author:
Mary Winters is the author of the Lady of Letters historical mystery series. She also writes cozy mysteries under the name Mary Angela. A longtime reader and fan of historical fiction, Mary set her latest work in Victorian England after being inspired by a trip to London. Since then, she’s been busily planning her next mystery—and another trip! Find out more about Mary and her writing, reading, and teaching at marywintersauthor.com.
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Author Links:
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