Murder in Westminster: A Riveting Regency Historical Mystery (The Lady Worthing Mysteries)
Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on Bridgerton, this first in a vibrant, inclusive historical mystery series from a acclaimed author Vanessa Riley portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as an aristocrat whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on is named as the prime suspect in a murder case…
“A great read to add to your current must-read lists.” – Essence Magazine
“Riley’s storytelling gift is strong and her prose is lovely and evocative…particularly clever.” – Mystery Scene Magazine
“Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapleton’s increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie.”—Kirkus Reviews
A BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Mystery
Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail’s skin color and her mother’s notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it.
Abigail can’t divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife. Perhaps together, he and Abigail can learn the truth. . . . Abigail, whose marriage was not a love match, knows well how appearances can deceive—and how treacherous London’s high society can be. Yet who would have killed Juliet, and why? Taking the reins of her life in a way she never has before, Abby intends to find out—but she may uncover more danger than she ever imagined . . .
“A great read to add to your current must-read lists.” – Essence Magazine
“Riley’s storytelling gift is strong and her prose is lovely and evocative…particularly clever.” – Mystery Scene Magazine
“Snappy dialogue, abundant intrigue, and Abbie and Stapleton’s increasingly flirtatious antagonism keep the tension high and the narrative drive strong. Smart, fun, and full of moxie.”—Kirkus Reviews
A BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Mystery
Discovering a body on her property presents Lady Abigail Worthing with more than one pressing problem. The victim is Juliet, the wife of her neighbor, Stapleton Henderson. Although Abigail has little connection with the lady in question, she expects to be under suspicion. Abigail’s skin color and her mother’s notorious past have earned her a certain reputation among the ton, and no amount of wealth or status will eclipse it.
Abigail can’t divulge that she was attending a secret pro-abolition meeting at the time of the murder. To her surprise, Henderson offers her an alibi. Though he and Juliet were long estranged, he feels a certain loyalty to his late wife. Perhaps together, he and Abigail can learn the truth. . . . Abigail, whose marriage was not a love match, knows well how appearances can deceive—and how treacherous London’s high society can be. Yet who would have killed Juliet, and why? Taking the reins of her life in a way she never has before, Abby intends to find out—but she may uncover more danger than she ever imagined . . .
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I didn’t dislike this book but it didn’t make for a memorable read either. Beyond the forced plot of the abolitionist movement that our main female lead is involved in, the book read as if we were looking at a sequel rather than book one; I had so many questions that weren’t about the main-mystery plot that it became really distracting. (I know the author has other books so maybe I find some answers there?)
I usually enjoy the slow pacing and quick-wired banter of British entertainment. However, the parts of the narrative I enjoyed the most took place around three fourths of the way into book. Lady Abigail and Sir Henderson make a cute match and the building chemistry between the characters give readers motivation to push through the clunky parts but the tension we see between Henderson and his brother in law and who really murdered his wife were the elements of excitement I would have preferred to have seen throughout the book.
I usually enjoy the slow pacing and quick-wired banter of British entertainment. However, the parts of the narrative I enjoyed the most took place around three fourths of the way into book. Lady Abigail and Sir Henderson make a cute match and the building chemistry between the characters give readers motivation to push through the clunky parts but the tension we see between Henderson and his brother in law and who really murdered his wife were the elements of excitement I would have preferred to have seen throughout the book.
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