Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery)
by Mary Winters
Y’all, what a great book! I love it . . . The characters are engaging, the banter witty, the red herrings clever. Amelia reminds me of another Victorian era Amelia, found in Elizabeth Peters’ Amelia Peabody series . . .
~Jane Reads
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! This series should be on your TBR lists!
~Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books
I absolutely adored Murder in Masquerade by Mary Winters. It’s the second book in the Lady of Letters mystery series. Though you can read this on its own, I recommend reading Murder in Postscript first since you get so much background information in that one! It’s delightful too!
~Christy’s Cozy Corners
Mary Winters continues to deliver a clever and entertaining Victorian mystery in the Lady of Letters Mysteries’ sophomore novel, Murder in Masquerade. Vibrant characters, a well-plotted murder investigation, witty humor, and even some delicious dashes of romance had me wishing to stay in this world indefinitely, not wanting the story to end.
~Reading is my Reading Is My SuperPower
A wonderful whodunnit by Mary Winters, a fun and yet sometimes madcap adventure, Murder in Masquerade is a thoroughly delightful, masterfully intriguing, and extremely well-told historical mystery of the highest caliber.
~Novels Alive
I recommend Murder in Masquerade for fans of historical mysteries, cozy mysteries, the Victorian era, and British manor house settings.
~View from the Birdhouse
A fast-paced and captivating historical mystery that should be on every cozy reader’s list. Five-Stars!
~The Mystery of Writing
Why Should You Read It?
“Murder in Masquerade” by Mary Winters is a delightful Victorian mystery that combines romance, intrigue, and a touch of humor to create a thoroughly enjoyable read.
~Review Thick and Thin
The Lady of Letters is a historical mystery series and the female characters are bound by the societal rules of Victorian England. That being said, I love how almost all of the female characters push those boundaries of propriety. In a series that has it all MURDER IN MASQUERADE brings the best of historical drama with witty repartee, fantastic characterization, and a thrilling mystery.
~Cozy Up With Kathy
About Murder in Masquerade
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
Extra, extra, read all about it! Countess turned advice columnist Amelia Amesbury finds herself playing the role of sleuth when a night at the theatre 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 Mary Winters
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.
Author Links
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