Murder in St. James’s Park
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Joffe Books
Published:1st Sep '26
Should be back in stock very soon
Perfect for readers who love Bridgerton with a dark twist-a vibrant historical mystery series that embraces the true diversity of the Regency era.
Confessions from beyond the grave throw Lady Worthing into turmoil . . .
London, 1807. Lady Abigail Worthing's marriage of convenience to James Monroe, the Lord Worthing, is over. But James is out of her life quicker than Abigail anticipated when she finds his body in St. James's Park.
Shocked by her husband's brutal murder, Abigail is determined to catch his killer. But when she discovers that James's transgressions ran far deeper and darker than she thought possible, Abigail questions her own judgment. Did she make a terrible mistake when solving a past crime, and does the key to James's death lie in the letters he was writing shortly before his demise?
With her neighbor and good friend Stapleton Henderson by her side, Abigail confronts jealousy, resentment, and stunning betrayal that will shake her to her core . . .
This sharply observed, captivating Regency mystery series featuring a smart and fearless mixed-race aristocrat heroine with a notorious family history is a must-read for historical mystery fans.
Lovers of Agatha Christie will find this puzzle both disturbing and delightful * Kirkus Reviews on Murder in Berkeley Square *
Immersive . . . Riley seamlessly interweaves edifying insights about the period's racial dynamics * Publishers Weekly on Murder in Berkeley Square *
Stellar . . . Riley continues to dazzle readers with an inclusive, vibrantly fashioned historical setting while also gracefully tipping her literary cap to Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None (1940) in the form of a cleverly conceived, closed-circle-of-suspects plot and an inventive Regency-era rhyme * Booklist on Murder in Berkeley Square *
Impeccable attention to period details, a vividly evoked setting, a cast of richly nuanced characters, and a captivating plot that fully embraces the challenges and oft-overlooked diversity of the Regency era . . . stunning . . . a delight * Booklist on Murder in Drury Lane *
Riley sets her sights on a pivotal, fascinating period in British history * Publishers Weekly on Murder in Drury Lane *
In a time when Black and mixed-race people were marginalized and overlooked, the author brings these voices to the forefront through vibrant and well-developed characters. Readers will enjoy the Bridgerton-esque setting and dialogue and will keep working to uncover the clues. [Combines] of an Agatha Christie-style whodunit with the vivid portrayal of a more encompassing view of Regency-era England * Library Journal on Murder in Drury Lane *
The heroine's first-person narrative is brisk and economical, and the whodunit plot is woven into Abigail's story of survival in a judgmental society. Not your grandma's period mystery * Kirkus Reviews on Murder in Drury Lane *
Fans of Regency-era historical mysteries featuring intelligent heroines (such as Andrea Penrose's Lady Arianna or Tasha Alexander's Lady Emily) will find this series a welcome addition to the genre * Library Journal on Murder in Westminster *
Riley offers a vibrant picture of the roles Black and mixed-race people played in Regency life. Fans of Bridgerton will enjoy this one * Publishers Weekly on Murder in Westminster *
A fresh, unique take on the Regency, deftly weaving historical fact with dastardly intrigue. Lady Worthing is an intrepid and unforgettable heroine and I can't wait for the next adventure! Clever and engaging * Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of the Veronica Speedwell Mysteries, on Murder in Westminster *
ISBN: 9781448317646
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272 pages
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