A Scandal in Mayfair by Katharine Schellman (August 19 – September 13, 2024 Virtual Book Tour)
A Lily Adler Mystery
Sometimes danger lurks in plain sight, and in the cutthroat London Season socialite Lily Adler must race against time to catch a killer.
Fans of Bridgerton will delight in this Regency-era mystery featuring an intrepid sleuth, plenty of intrigue, and a touch of romance.
London, 1817. The London Season is beginning once more, and Lily Adler’s return to her home on Half Moon Street feels different this year. No longer a recent widow, she has a life and friends waiting for her. Lily also has new responsibilities in the form of her protégée Amelia, the sister of her longtime friend Jack Hartley, who is escaping her own brush with scandal and murder.
It doesn’t take long for Lily’s growing reputation as a lady of quality who can discreetly find what is missing or solve what is puzzling to bring a desperate young woman to her doorstep. But helping her means unraveling a tangled web of family secrets. Soon, a missing will, a dead body and the threat of blackmail leave Lily facing danger every way she turns.
The glittering society of Mayfair conceals many secrets, and the back alleys of London hide even more. Lily Adler will need to find the connection between them quickly if she wants to stop a killer before it’s too late.
| Book Details: Genre: Historical Cozy Mystery Published by: Crooked Lane Books Publication Date: August 20, 2024 Number of Pages: 320 ISBN: 9781639108411 (ISBN10: 1639108416) Series: A Lily Adler Mystery, Book #5 | Each is a Stand Alone Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | Penguin Random House |
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Author Bio
Katharine Schellman is a former actor and one-time political consultant. These days, she writes the Regency-set Lily Adler Mysteries and Jazz Age Nightingale Mysteries. Her books have been praised in outlets from Library Journal to The New York Times, with reviewers calling them “worthy of Agatha Christie or Rex Stout” (Library Journal). Katharine writes in the mountains of Virginia, where she lives with her husband, children, and the many houseplants she keeps accidentally murdering.
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Why Should You Read It?
Katharine Schellman’s A Scandal in Mayfair is a captivating historical mystery that immerses readers in the glittering yet treacherous world of Regency-era London. Lily Adler, now more settled into her life after widowhood, finds herself once again drawn into the intrigue of society’s dark underbelly. As she takes on the role of protector and mentor to Amelia, a young woman escaping scandal, Lily’s reputation as a discreet investigator leads her to a desperate plea for help. The novel skillfully weaves together the elegance of the London Season with the dangers lurking in its shadows, creating a richly atmospheric setting where secrets and danger are never far apart.
Lily’s determination to unravel a web of family secrets, missing documents, and the ever-present threat of blackmail makes for a gripping read. Schellman expertly balances the charm of Regency society with the suspense of a tightly plotted mystery, ensuring that readers are hooked from the first page to the last. With its well-drawn characters, clever twists, and a heroine who is both resourceful and relatable, A Scandal in Mayfair is a thoroughly enjoyable addition to the Lily Adler series. It’s a must-read for fans of historical mysteries and anyone who enjoys a tale of intrigue set against the backdrop of London’s high society.
Giveaway
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Great review. I have this series on my radar. Sounds so good!
You will enjoy this!!