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Book Review: God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen (2021)

God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen is a delightful read, full of mystery and humor. Lady Georgiana Rannoch, the central character, is a daughter of a Duke who is now happily married to the Hon. Darcy O’Mara, and they plan to spend their first Christmas together in their new home. However, plans change when they receive an invitation to spend the holiday with … Continue reading Book Review: God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen by Rhys Bowen (2021)

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Book Review: Murder on a Midnight Clear by Sara Rosett (2020)

Murder on a Midnight Clear by Sara Rosett is a novel in the High Society Lady Detective series, which follows Olive and Jasper, two romantically involved detectives but differ in their approach to their work. In this particular installment, they find themselves in a snowbound country mansion during the holidays where an eclectic group of people has gathered to celebrate Christmas. As they investigate the … Continue reading Book Review: Murder on a Midnight Clear by Sara Rosett (2020)

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Book Review: A Murder on 34th Street by Colette Clark (2022)

Murder on 34th Street by Colette Clark and featuring her plucky sleuth Penelope Banks is a cozy mystery novel set in 1920s New York during the holiday season. The book follows Penelope “Pen” Banks and her cousin Cordelia as they attend the Macy’s Christmas Parade ending at 34th Street. Pen also plans to host Detective Richard Prescott’s family for Thanksgiving dinner and is on the … Continue reading Book Review: A Murder on 34th Street by Colette Clark (2022)

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Book Review: A Christmas Party: A Seasonal Murder by Georgette Heyer (1941)

A Christmas Party by Georgette Heyer is a classic closed-circle mystery novel that takes place during the Christmas holidays at a country house. The story begins with a family gathering at the home of wealthy Stephen and his wife, the vivacious and much younger, Valerie. The other guests include the unhappy and neglected wife of Stephen’s cousin, a demanding and overbearing mother-in-law, a flirtatious actress, … Continue reading Book Review: A Christmas Party: A Seasonal Murder by Georgette Heyer (1941)

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Book Review: Tied Up in Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (1972)

Tied up in Tinsel is a murder mystery novel written by Ngaio Marsh, featuring Inspector Alleyn as the detective tasked with solving the case. The story takes place during the Christmas season in 1972 and revolves around a house party where Agatha Troy, an artist, is painting the host’s portrait. As the party progresses, a local holiday pageant takes place, but things go awry when … Continue reading Book Review: Tied Up in Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (1972)

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Reading List: 5 Cozy Golden Age Style Christmas Mysteries

Curl up with a cozy golden age mystery set in the 1920s this Christmas season. The Affair of the Christmas Card Killer by Jack Murray (Lord Kit Aston, 1) It’s 1919, Lord Arthur Cavendish has received a Christmas card saying, ‘Happy Christmas, I’ve killed you.’ When Cavendish is found dead, Kit Aston, a WWI hero, Secret Intelligence Service spy and amateur sleuth, investigates. As the … Continue reading Reading List: 5 Cozy Golden Age Style Christmas Mysteries

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Book Review: Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear (2009)

Among the Mad, the sixth book in the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear, is a gripping and emotional historical mystery set in 1930s London. The story begins on Christmas Eve, when Maisie witnesses a man commit suicide on a busy street. The next day, a letter arrives at the prime minister’s office threatening a massive loss of life if certain demands are not met, … Continue reading Book Review: Among the Mad by Jacqueline Winspear (2009)

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Book Review: Mistletoe & Murder by Carola Dunn (2016)

Carola Dunn’s Mistletoe and Murder is a charming and engaging mystery set in Cornwall in the 1920s. The novel follows the intrepid Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher as she and her family spend the Christmas holidays at Brockdene, the ancestral home of Lord Westmoor. However, things quickly turn sour when a member of the Norville family, who are poor relations of Lord Westmoor, is found murdered. With … Continue reading Book Review: Mistletoe & Murder by Carola Dunn (2016)

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