A Scandal in Mayfair (LILY ADLER MYSTERY, A Book 5)

Name: A Scandal in Mayfair (LILY ADLER MYSTERY, A Book 5)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (262 reviews)
Author: Katharine Schellman

by Katharine Schellman

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.4 (262)

4.4 stars from 262 reviews

286 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by Crooked Lane BooksPublished 2024-08-20

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Perfect for you if...

You love Bridgerton's period detail and intrigue but want a proper mystery with real stakes and a female detective who solves crimes herself.
You're drawn to cosy mysteries that don't shy away from danger, set in historical settings where women had limited power but found ways to use their wits.
You enjoy ensemble casts where secondary characters matter as much as the plot, and where found family and friendship feel as important as romance.

Maybe not for you if...

You want fast-paced thrillers that move like modern detective procedurals. Regency mysteries operate at a different tempo.
You're looking for heavy romantic subplots. This is a mystery first, with romance as a quieter thread.
You prefer standalone books. This is book five in a series, and while it works on its own, the relationships and Lily's character arc will resonate more if you've met her before.

About this book

London, 1817. As the social season begins, Lily Adler returns to Half Moon Street with a new life and circle of friends. No longer a recent widow, she now serves as protégée to Amelia, sister of her longtime friend Jack Hartley, who is fleeing her own encounter with scandal and murder. Lily's growing reputation for discreetly locating missing items and solving puzzles brings a desperate young woman to her door. Helping her requires untangling a web of family secrets. A missing will, a corpse, and threats of blackmail soon place Lily in danger from multiple directions. The wealthy society of Mayfair harbors numerous secrets, while London's back alleys conceal others. Lily must quickly discover the connection between them to stop a killer before it is too late.

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Currently 4.4★ from 262 reviews

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