I have wanted to read this series, but I have to face reality, knowing it’s not going to happen.
So my loss could be your gain as I am giving away
my review (ARC) copy of Murder at Westminster, the first book in the series, today.
Murder in Westminster: A Riveting Regency Historical Mystery
(The Lady Worthing Mysteries)
Historical Mystery
1st in Series
Publisher : Kensington
Publication date : August 30, 2022
Print length : 336 pages
Hardcover
ISBN-10 : 1496738667
ISBN-13 : 978-1496738660
Paperback
ISBN-10 : 1496738691
ISBN-13 : 978-1496738691
Kindle
ISBN-13 : 978-1496738721
ASIN : B09MZVBW48
Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on Bridgerton, this first in a vibrant, inclusive historical mystery series from an acclaimed author Vanessa Riley portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as an aristocrat whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on is named as the prime suspect in a murder case…
“A great read to add to your current must-read lists.”
—Essence Magazine“Riley’s storytelling gift is strong and her prose is lovely and evocative…particularly clever.”
– Mystery Scene Magazine
“Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapleton’s increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie.”
—Kirkus ReviewsDiscovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail’s skin color and her mother’s notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it.
Abigail can’t divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife. Perhaps together, he and Abigail can learn the truth. . . . Abigail, whose marriage was not a love match, knows well how appearances can deceive—and how treacherous London’s high society can be. Yet who would have killed Juliet, and why? Taking the reins of her life in a way she never has before, Abby intends to find out—but she may uncover more danger than she ever imagined . . .
About the Author
Vanessa Riley writes historical fiction of dazzling multi-culture communities with powerful persons of color. Her regency romance books include the Advertisements for Love series, the Heart of a Hero series, and A Bittersweet Moment, among others. She earned BS and MS degrees and holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and a master’s in industrial engineering and engineering management from Stanford University.
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