Murder in Season - (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters

Book Synopsis

Join Countess turned advice columnist Amelia Amesbury as she tries to juggle a new Season and a new murder in this charmingly deadly historical mystery.

"A beautiful debutante, a wealthy widow, and a dead would-be baron. What could be more exciting?"

Countess by day, secret advice columnist by night, Amelia Amesbury has life happily balanced on a quill's edge . . . until her sister Margaret shows up in London under a blanket of scandal and Amelia is catapulted out of mourning and into the ton's unforgiving Season.

However Madge's Season debut is marred by a rather inconvenient death at the dining table as the infamous Mr Radcliffe takes ill and is later confirmed dead by poisoning. With Madge being the last person to have cross words with the soon-to-be baron, the ton's gossip mill - and the police - are looking to pin the murder on her.

Adding to the ton's troubles is a jewellery thief targeting the most lavish of Society's houses. Are the murderer and the thief one and the same? It falls to Amelia once again to uncover the secrets buried deep within the pages before her sister goes down for the crimes.

Review Quotes

A delightful character-driven historical mystery for fans of Katharine Schellman or Dianne Freeman-- "Library Journal Starred Review of Murder in Postscript"

A refreshing libation of mystery, wit, and Victorian society, with a twist of romance-- "Dianne Freeman, Agatha Award-winning author, on Murder in Masquerade"

A very special and original Victorian era cozy mystery set in 1860 . . . a highly recom-mended and fun read for all dedicated mystery fans-- "Midwest Book Review on Murder in Postscript"

Charming characters, a touch of romance, and an unexpected denouement-- "Kirkus Reviews on Murder in Masquerade"

Dashing characters and thwarted romance combine in a charming mystery-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Move over, Bridgerton! This delightful Regency-style romp features a spunky agony aunt and an intriguing gentleman-- "Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author, on Murder in Postscript"

Red herrings and multiple suspects drive the plot through a series of twists . . . [A] first-rate cosy series-- "Historical Novels Review"

The author is a wonderful storyteller and I found myself progressing effortlessly through the narrative. With plenty of levels to the plot and several red herrings and twists, the story kept me engaged throughout-- "Mystery and Suspense Magazine on Murder in Postscript"

The follow-up to Murder in Postscript emphasizes Victorian social customs and society. Fans of Dianne Freeman's 'Countess of Harleigh' mysteries will enjoy-- "Library Journal on Murder in Masquerade"

This is a fascinating, well-thought-out mystery that will keep you guessing. Highly recommended-- "Historical Novels Review on Murder in Postscript"