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This is a historical fiction mystery novel that takes place in England during the era of the Great War (WWII). As some of my readers know, I’ve been looking for good mystery books that will compare to those of the late, great Agatha Christie. Find out if “Murder in Belgravia,” Lynn Brittany’s first book in the Mayfair 100 Mystery Novels succeeded in filling the void that Christie left in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/03/24/these-books-may-fare-well/
  
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Merissa (11774 KP) created a post

Mar 25, 2022  
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His Lordship's Secret (His Lordship’s Mysteries #1) by Samantha SoRelle - @Archaeolibrary, @Bethb19861, @samanthasorelle, #MM, #Historical, #Mystery, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Merissa (11774 KP) created a post

Feb 10, 2021  
"I found this to be one of the best mysteries I have read in a long time."

TOUR & REVIEW - The London Monster by Donna Scott - @Archaeolibrary, @maryanneyarde, @D_ScottWriter, #Historical, #Fiction, #Mystery, #CoffeePotBookClub, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Merissa (11774 KP) created a post

Dec 23, 2020  
"The latest novel from Heather Redmond’s acclaimed mystery series finds young Charles Dickens suspecting a miser of pushing his partner out a window, but his fiancée Kate Hogarth takes a more charitable view of the old man's innocence . . ."

TOUR, EXCERPT & #GIVEAWAY - A Christmas Carol Murder (A Dickens of a Crime #3) by Heather Redmond - @Archaeolibrary, @partnersincr1me​ (@PICVirtualTours - FB)​, @heatherhiestand, #Historical, #Mystery,

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Merissa (11774 KP) created a post

Mar 30, 2022  
"I could see that things were really not as they were portrayed to be."

His Lordship's Master (His Lordship’s Mysteries #2) by Samantha SoRelle - @Archaeolibrary, @debbiereadsbook, @samanthasorelle, #MM, #Historical, #Mystery, #Romance, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Irish immigrant Molly Murphy returns to Ireland on a job to find a missing relative. Unfortunately, she gets involved with a murder on board the boat taking her back to her native country. I normally love this historical series, but this one was up to par. The mystery was sacrificed in favor of the historical plot, which was good enough to redeem the book.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-in-dublins-fair-city-by.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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ClareR (5589 KP) rated Blood on the Stone in Books

Apr 26, 2019 (Updated Apr 26, 2019)  
Blood on the Stone
Blood on the Stone
Jake Lynch | 2019 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics, Mystery
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8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A well-researched, exciting historical murder-mystery.
This is a very enjoyable murder mystery, set in 17th century Oxford. The English Parliament is being hosted by Oxford, with King Charles II, his wife and mistresses also present (although we don’t really see them)
Luke Sandys, Chief Officer of the Bailiffs, is called on to solve the murder of an MP (Member of Parliament), and also to stop a treasonous plot against the King.
The Bailiffs were an early precursor of the modern police force from what I could make out. There’s some great historical detail about them, about everyday lives at this time, and about religious and political tensions between Protestants and catholics. It’s just a really good story overall!
There is a historical note at the end of the story that was very interesting, and I really appreciated the extra information.
In all, a well researched and exciting story!
Many thanks to The Pigeonhole and the author, Jake Lynch, for reading along!