Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters. Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews and more!
Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery)
by Mary Winters
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
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!
My review of Murder in Masquerade
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!
This Victorian cozy mystery stars Countess Amelia Amesbury AKA Lady Agony. Used to having lots to do at her family’s inn (in her life prior to becoming a countess), Amelia got really bored. Since her childhood friend is editor of a penny weekly, he gave her a “job” answering letters which she does under the name Lady Agony. I love Amelia! She is so witty in the pithy answers she gives to her readers. As you can imagine, most of her readers are women, but when she gives an answer to a letter written by two bachelors, the male readers are up in arms. I was laughing out loud during this part of the story.
Actually, there are many laugh out loud moments during Murder in Masquerade. Lady Tabitha, Kitty, Winifred, Bee, and Simon (swoon) give the book so much life. They’re just perfect characters for this book. Simon’s fiery sister Marielle plays a big part in the novel as much of the mystery surrounds her and her circle of friends and acquaintances. The mystery is well-plotted, and you’ll go through lots of twists and turns to get to the real culprit.
I highly recommend Murder in Masquerade for its wonderful characters, wittiness, romance, historical time period, and exciting mystery!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
About Mary Winters
© Julie Prairie Photography 2016
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
Website http://www.Marywintersauthor.com
Blog http://www.Marywintersauthor.com/blog
Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/marywintersauthor
Instagram http://www.Instagram.com/marywintersauthor
GoodReads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/157979415-murder-in-masquerade
Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – BAM – Bookshop.org – Powell’s Books – Hudson Booksellers
Enter the Giveaway
Murder in Masquerade TOUR PARTICIPANTS
February 20 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
February 21 – Mystery, Thrillers, and Suspense – SPOTLIGHT
February 21 – Jane Reads – REVIEW
February 22 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT
February 22 – fundinmental– SPOTLIGHT
February 23 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
February 23 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
February 24 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW
February 24 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT
February 25 – The Mystery Section – SPOTLIGHT
February 26 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
February 26 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
February 27 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST
February 28 – Novels Alive – REVIEW
February 28 – Cassidy’s Bookshelves – SPOTLIGHT
February 29 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
March 1 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
March 1 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
March 2 – The Mystery of Writing – REVIEW
March 2 – Review Thick And Thin – REVIEW
March 2 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
March 3 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
March 4 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT
March 4 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
Have you signed up to be a Tour Host?
Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today!
Want to Book a Tour?
Click Here
Thank you for the kind review, Christy! I’m so thrilled you loved MURDER IN MASQUERADE.
I’m already looking forward to the next one!
Sounds like a great cozy.
Great review, thank you for sharing.
Thanks for sharing!
looks like a fun one
Sounds like a great read. Adding to my TBR list.
Sounds like an interesting read.