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Murder in Postscript (A Lady of Letters Mystery)
by Mary Winters
Murder in Postscript (A Lady of Letters Mystery)
Historical Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Victorian London, 1860
Berkley (March 28, 2023)
Paperback : 320 pages
When one of her readers asks for advice following a suspected murder, Victorian countess Amelia Amesbury, who secretly pens the popular Lady Agony column, has no choice but to investigate in this first book in a charming new historical mystery series.
Amelia Amesbury—widow, mother, and countess—has a secret. Amelia writes for a London penny paper, doling out advice on fashion, relationships, and manners under the pen name Lady Agony. But when a lady’s maid writes Amelia to ask for advice when she believes her mistress has been murdered—and then ends up a victim herself—Amelia is determined to solve the case.
With the help of her best friend and a handsome marquis, Amelia begins to piece together the puzzle, but as each new thread of inquiry ends with a different suspect, the investigation grows ever more daunting. From London’s docks and ballrooms to grand country houses, Amelia tracks a killer, putting her reputation—and her life—on the line.
My review of Murder in Postscript
Murder in Postscript by Mary Winters completely captivated me. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. This first book in the Lady of Letters mystery series is utterly entertaining and is ideal for those of us who love historical cozy mystery books. It takes place during the Victorian era which is one of my favorite time periods for historical cozies. If you’ve read and enjoyed any of the Mrs. Jeffries books, you will be delighted by Murder in Postscript.
When Amelia Amesbury met Edgar, her husband-to-be, she was working at her family’s inn, the Feathered Nest, in Somerset. It was only after his proposal that he revealed that he was an earl from one of the wealthiest families in London. Sadly, he also had a degenerative disease that took him much too quickly – just two months after their marriage. Now, it has been two years since Edgar’s passing, and Amelia has a secret life as Lady Agony. Lady Agony answers letters sent to the penny weekly of which Amelia’s childhood friend was editor. Most of the letters are questions about love, etiquette, and other easily answered queries. However, Lady Agony gets a letter signed with the postscript “I think my mistress was murdered.” And with that, this cozy mystery begins.
I absolutely loved the characters in Murder in Postscript. They’re very well-written and include a wide variety of personalities, from delightful to deplorable! Amelia embodies everything I love in a cozy mystery protagonist. She’s smart, kind, spunky, and knows her own mind. Simon Bainbridge is a swoon-worthy marquess who was friends with Edgar. He finds himself as Amelia’s fellow sleuth when he follows Amelia when she goes out to meet the letter writer. The banter between these two is just so much fun! I can’t wait to see how this budding relationship takes off in further books. And the supporting characters make the book even more enjoyable.
I just can’t say enough good things about Murder in Postscript! The mystery is well-plotted, I love the time period, and the characters are wonderful. Obviously, I highly recommend this delightful, charming cozy mystery book!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About Mary Winters
Mary Winters is the author of Murder in Postscript, the debut novel in A Lady of Letters Mystery series. A longtime reader of historical fiction and an author of two other mystery series, 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 at marywintersauthor.com.
Author Links
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Murder in Postscript TOUR PARTICIPANTS
March 28 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
March 28 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
March 29 – I’m Into Books – SPOTLIGHT
March 29 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
March 30 – Elza Reads – REVIEW
March 30 – Novels Alive – REVIEW – SPOTLIGHT
March 31 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
March 31 – Diane’s Book Journal – REVIEW
April 1 – Just Another Teen Reading Books – REVIEW
April 1 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
April 2 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
April 2 – The Mystery Section – SPOTLIGHT
April 3 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT
April 3 – Lisa Ks Book Review – SPOTLIGHT
April 4 – Book Club Librarian – REVIEW
April 4 – The Book Decoder – REVIEW
April 5 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW
April 5 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW
April 6 – Hearts & Scribbles – SPOTLIGHT
April 6 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
April 7 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – SPOTLIGHT
April 7 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
April 8 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW
April 8 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
April 9 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
April 9 – Cassidy’s Bookshelves – SPOTLIGHT
April 10 –The Mystery of Writing – REVIEW
April 10 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
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Mary Winters says
Thank you for reading and for the kind review! I appreciate it.
Christy Maurer says
You’re welcome! I’m excited to read the next! Thanks for stopping!
Rita Wray says
Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
Cathy French says
I love the Victorian London, 1860 setting
Amelia says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Joann Downie says
Love a good mystery!!
Nancy says
Murder in Postscript sounds like a book to write home about! It will be a fun read.
Jeanna Massman says
I love the cover art! It sets the stage for the book.
Julie Waldron says
This sounds like a great book that I would enjoy reading!
Antoinette M says
Thanks for the review. I’d love to read this cozy!