Murder in Postscript, Mary Winters
Murder in Postscript, Mary Winters
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Murder in Postscript

Author: Mary Winters

Narrator: Ella Lynch

Unabridged: 9 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/28/2023


Synopsis

When one of her readers asks for advice following a suspected murder, Victorian countess Amelia Amesbury, who secretly pens the popular Lady Agony column, has no choice but to investigate in this first book in a charming new historical mystery series.

Amelia Amesbury—widow, mother, and countess—has a secret. Amelia writes for a London penny paper, doling out advice on fashion, relationships, and manners under the pen name Lady Agony. But when a lady’s maid writes Amelia to ask for advice when she believes her mistress has been murdered—and then ends up a victim herself—Amelia is determined to solve the case.

With the help of her best friend and a handsome marquis, Amelia begins to piece together the puzzle, but as each new thread of inquiry ends with a different suspect, the investigation grows ever more daunting. From London’s docks and ballrooms to grand country houses, Amelia tracks a killer, putting her reputation—and her life—on the line.

About The Author

Mary Winters is the author of the Lady Agony mystery series. A longtime reader of historical fiction and an author of two other mystery series, Mary set her latest work in Victorian England after being inspired by a trip to London. Since then, she’s been busily planning her next mystery—and another trip!


Reviews

Goodreads review by PamG on March 24, 2023

Mary Winters has penned the first book in a new series featuring Victorian era countess Amelia Amesbury and is set in London, England. This cozy historical mystery, Murder in PostScript, features great characterization and a view into the lives of the class system that existed as a backdrop to a......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on March 29, 2023

This was a refreshing swap from the typical dark thrillers I read. Cozy historical murder mystery? Yes please! I wasn’t aware going in that this would be the first in a new series, but I’m glad to have the chance to continue on with Victorian countess Amelia Amesbury, AKA Lady Agony. With characters......more

Goodreads review by Bonnie on May 31, 2023

This Victorian mystery is the first book in the A Lady of Letters mystery series. In London in 1860, Amelia Amesbury is a countess and widow, having lost her husband to illness after a short marriage. She also has a secret. She writes an advice column for a London paper under the name Lady Agony, do......more

Goodreads review by Faithsreadingthings on April 20, 2024

3.5⭐️?? This was a fun and quick little murder mystery! There wasn’t anything very impressive about it which is why I gave it a 3.5 but there also wasn’t anything I necessarily didn’t like about it, it was just kind of a book that you read and your like ya that was fun while it lasted but then you n......more

Goodreads review by Robin Loves on May 27, 2023

Amelia Amesbury is far more than a widowed countess and mother. In fact, she pens an advice column for a local newspaper under the pseudonym Lady Agony. The advice that she offers to her readers goes further than the written word. A recent letter from a reader has Amelia looking for a possible murde......more


Quotes

Praise for the Lady of Letters Series

"...[A] refreshing libation of mystery, wit, and Victorian society, with a twist of romance." - Dianne Freeman, Agatha Award-winning author of the Countess of Harleigh mysteries

“[A] delightful character-driven historical mystery for fans of Katharine Schellman or Dianne Freeman.”  - Library Journal starred review 

"Enjoy the charming characters, a touch of romance, and an unexpected denouement." —Kirkus Reviews

"The author is a wonderful storyteller and I found myself progressing effortlessly through the narrative. With plenty of levels to the plot and several red herrings and twists, the story kept me engaged throughout." - Mystery & Suspense Magazine 

"A very special and original Victorian era cozy mystery set in 1860, "Murder in Postscript" by Mary Winters is a highly recommended and fun read for all dedicated mystery fans.” - Midwest Book Review 
 
"This book was a sheer delight to read. The characters were very endearing and I was very invested in the story. I adored Lady Amelia and her kind, thoughtful and independent heart." - Becky’s Bookshelf 
 
Murder in Postscript is almost flawlessly executed, with all the supporting characters a reader expects in mystery and Regency romance.” - Chick Lit Central