Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Murder at Merivale Manor (Kitty Goring Investigates, Book 1) by Ella Strike – the delightful first book in the Kitty Goring Investigates historical cozy mystery series. Murder, mystery, and a dash of romance—Kitty’s got her hands full in this charming whodunit!
155 pages, Kindle Edition
Publication Date November 24, 2024
About the Book:
London, 1923
Kitty Goring seems to have it all—lavish nights at London’s finest clubs, elegant soirées, and a parade of charming bachelors vying for her hand. But despite the glamour, Kitty longs for something a little more… thrilling.
In a bid for excitement (and to avoid her mother’s constant reminders that she really ought to be searching for a husband), Kitty dreams up the perfect diversion. A playful mock robbery at her family’s grand estate, Merivale Manor. It’s all meant to be fun—until one of the guests turns up very much dead.
With a real killer on the loose in quaint little Hampstead Village, Kitty’s keen instincts kick in. Forget matchmaking—Kitty’s determined to unmask the culprit before anyone else falls victim. With a sharp wit and a flair for mischief, she dives headfirst into the investigation. But getting to the truth won’t be easy, especially with the brooding Detective Inspector Henry Burton underestimating her at every turn.
Author’s Note:
London in the 1920s is a glamorous and exciting city, but danger and death are never too far behind. Join Kitty Goring and her group of Bright Young Things in the adventure of a lifetime, as they race to catch a killer who lurks amongst them. Each book in this series is a cozy period mystery that features our plucky heroine, aided in her investigations by a gang of eccentric and lovable characters.
My Review:
This is a fun, fast-paced mystery that at 155 pages, readers can take in a sitting or two. As the first in a new historical cozy series, readers are introduced to a wide-range of characters. While I frequently wanted to reach through the pages and shake Kitty for making such impulsive decisions, I did enjoy the journey of discovering the true culprit. I honestly thought I had it figured out and at the last minute realized how wrong I was. Looking forward to read more about Kitty and her adventures in future entries.
About the Author:
Ella Strike, cat lover and author of historical cozy mysteries, lives in London with her husband and twins. When she’s not penning murder mysteries or drinking copious amounts of Earl Grey, you can find her with her nose buried in a book or listening to true crime podcasts as she cooks.
Her stories are a mix of history, a dash of intrigue, and a whole lot of cozy, old-world charm.
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