Murder in Masquerade by Mary Winters

February 21, 2024

I’d call Mary Winters’ second Lady of Letters mystery, Murder in Masquerade, a historical cozy. Fans of Dianne Freeman’s Countess of Harleigh series would probably enjoy enjoy the lighthearted mysteries featuring Amelia, Countess of Amesbury, as she...

Murder by Lamplight by Patrice McDonough

February 20, 2024

I love the discovery of a debut novel. Patrice McDonough’s Murder by Lamplight is a fast-paced, fascinating historical mystery set in Victorian England in 1866. It features two protagonists who have been through rough times. Despite their differences,...

Traitors Gate by Jeffrey Archer

September 26, 2023

If heist novels are favorites, you might want to pick up Jeffrey Archer’s latest William Warwick novel, Traitors Gate. I’ll admit it’s easier to jump into it, though, if you’re following the series. The series began with Nothing Ventured. Next...

For Love of Magic by Simon R. Green

July 24, 2023

While Simon R. Green’s latest novel, For Love of Magic, is as violent as some of his earlier books, he conjures up a bewitching past for England in this new adventure. And, some of Green’s statements are just enchanting. Jack Daemon is the latest Outsider....

The Murder Wheel by Tom Mead

July 19, 2023

Fans of Golden Age mysteries might appreciate Tom Mead’s homage in this sequel to Death and the Conjuror. I didn’t find The Murder Wheel to be quite as good as the first one, though. Edmund Ibbs, a young, idealistic lawyer, was assisting with the Carla...