Murder in Mayfair
D. M. Quincy
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21,000+ Reviews
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Description
The first "delicious tale of scandal and villainy" in a romantic Regency mystery series starring two crime-solving aristocrats (Rhys Bowen, New York Times-bestselling author)"This historical mystery will appeal not only to cozy readers, but also to lovers of Regency romances." --Booklist In 1814, Atlas Catesby, a brilliant adventurer and youngest son of a baron, is anxious to resume his world travels after being injured in a carriage accident in London. But his plans are derailed when, passing through a country village, he discovers a helpless woman being auctioned off to the highest bidder--by her husband. In order to save her from being violated by another potential buyer, Atlas purchases the lady, Lilliana, on the spot to set her free. But Lilliana, desperate to be with her young sons and knowing the laws of England give a father all parental rights, refuses to be rescued--until weeks later when her husband is murdered and Atlas is the only one who can help clear her name of the crime. Fortunately, Atlas is a master at solving complicated puzzles--with games as well as the intricacies of human motivation--and finds himself uniquely suited to the task, despite the personal peril it may put him in. But soon Altas learns the dead man had many secrets--and more than a few enemies willing to kill to keep them quiet--in Murder in Mayfair, the first in a new historical mystery series by D. M. Quincy.
Product Details
Price
$26.99
$25.10
Publisher
Crooked Lane Books
Publish Date
July 11, 2017
Pages
304
Dimensions
5.6 X 8.3 X 1.1 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781683312253
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About the Author
D. M. Quincy is an award-winning journalist who--after covering many unsolved murders--decided to conceive her own stories in which a brilliant amateur detective always gets the bad guy (or girl). As a US Foreign Service brat, D. M. was bitten by the travel bug practically at birth, and like her protagonist Atlas Catesby, tries to visit far-flung places as often as she can. When she isn't hunched over her laptop researching ways for her villains to kill people, D. M. devours foreign television mystery series on Netflix and plots her next travel adventure. She lives in Virginia with her family.
Reviews
Praise for Murder in Mayfair
Library Journal's Best Books of 2017 Pick "Regency London comes vividly alive in this atmospheric historical; the witty prose and well-developed characters will remind readers of Georgette Heyer and Charles Finch."
--Library Journal starred review "Dashing and enjoyably melodramatic."
--Kirkus Reviews "[A] cleverly plotted series launch."
--Publishers Weekly "The first of a new series, this historical mystery will appeal not only to cozy readers, but also to lovers of Regency romances."
--Booklist "An enjoyable, richly detailed Regency-era whodunit...Anglophiles and mystery lovers are sure to enjoy this jaunt to 19th-century London, and can hope for future adventures (with a side of romance)."
--Shelf Awareness "Delightful...Full of that witty dialogue one expects from this genre...This novel makes a successful start to Atlas Catesby's crime-solving adventures."
--New York Journal of Books "The characters are vivid, each one with a unique personality...With wry humor and surprising twists at the end, Murder in Mayfair will please mystery fans."
--Historical Novels Review "An intriguing historical novel with a dollop of romance, but also to a well-conceived murder mystery with a surprise ending."
--Mystery Scene Magazine "Well planned and executed. The characters were very likable and I enjoyed reading about the time period as well. I have a feeling that Ms. Quincy's series about Atlas Catesby and his puzzles will be well received and successful. I will be looking for the next book in the series."
--Night Owl Reviews "Murder in Mayfair is a delicious tale of intrigue and deceit set in beautifully drawn Regency England. Fans of Thomas Hardy will especially love the set-up, and everyone will be hoping for the next installment of this new series."
--Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventuress "I've always been a fan of the Regency novel and enjoyed this delicious tale of scandal and villainy in Georgian England."
--Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy mysteries "D. M. Quincy's Murder in Mayfair is a quite simply, a great read. The author brings the English Regency vividly to life with a beautifully plotted mystery, a strong sense of place and wonderful characters. I'm already eager to read the next Atlas Catesby adventure!"
--Emily Brightwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Mrs. Jeffries mysteries "An entertaining and twisting tale of jealousy, greed, love and murder teeming beneath the precise manners and splendid facade of Regency society."
--Shelley Freydont, New York Times bestselling author "Murder in Mayfair is an intriguing story based on an unusual premise (a nod to Thomas Hardy!) with interesting, sympathetic characters and an unexpected ending."
--Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries
Library Journal's Best Books of 2017 Pick "Regency London comes vividly alive in this atmospheric historical; the witty prose and well-developed characters will remind readers of Georgette Heyer and Charles Finch."
--Library Journal starred review "Dashing and enjoyably melodramatic."
--Kirkus Reviews "[A] cleverly plotted series launch."
--Publishers Weekly "The first of a new series, this historical mystery will appeal not only to cozy readers, but also to lovers of Regency romances."
--Booklist "An enjoyable, richly detailed Regency-era whodunit...Anglophiles and mystery lovers are sure to enjoy this jaunt to 19th-century London, and can hope for future adventures (with a side of romance)."
--Shelf Awareness "Delightful...Full of that witty dialogue one expects from this genre...This novel makes a successful start to Atlas Catesby's crime-solving adventures."
--New York Journal of Books "The characters are vivid, each one with a unique personality...With wry humor and surprising twists at the end, Murder in Mayfair will please mystery fans."
--Historical Novels Review "An intriguing historical novel with a dollop of romance, but also to a well-conceived murder mystery with a surprise ending."
--Mystery Scene Magazine "Well planned and executed. The characters were very likable and I enjoyed reading about the time period as well. I have a feeling that Ms. Quincy's series about Atlas Catesby and his puzzles will be well received and successful. I will be looking for the next book in the series."
--Night Owl Reviews "Murder in Mayfair is a delicious tale of intrigue and deceit set in beautifully drawn Regency England. Fans of Thomas Hardy will especially love the set-up, and everyone will be hoping for the next installment of this new series."
--Tasha Alexander, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventuress "I've always been a fan of the Regency novel and enjoyed this delicious tale of scandal and villainy in Georgian England."
--Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy mysteries "D. M. Quincy's Murder in Mayfair is a quite simply, a great read. The author brings the English Regency vividly to life with a beautifully plotted mystery, a strong sense of place and wonderful characters. I'm already eager to read the next Atlas Catesby adventure!"
--Emily Brightwell, New York Times bestselling author of the Mrs. Jeffries mysteries "An entertaining and twisting tale of jealousy, greed, love and murder teeming beneath the precise manners and splendid facade of Regency society."
--Shelley Freydont, New York Times bestselling author "Murder in Mayfair is an intriguing story based on an unusual premise (a nod to Thomas Hardy!) with interesting, sympathetic characters and an unexpected ending."
--Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries
