Murder in Matrimony

Lady of Letters Mysteries, Book 4

By: Mary Winters

Narrated by: Sophie Roberts

Countess-turned-advice columnist Amelia Amesbury has a wedding to plan alongside a new murder in this charmingly deadly historical mystery.

Countess Amelia Amesbury has her work cut out. As well as balancing her alter ego—secret advice columnist, Lady Agony—and the blackmailer threatening to reveal her real identity, her sister has also announced she's getting married. It's joyous news, but places all the planning for a high society wedding firmly at Amelia's door.

Luckily, her good friend and local vicar Mr. Cross has agreed to the expedited nuptials, so that's one less thing to worry about. Until Cross is found dead at the church. Now in between bridal arrangements, Amelia must follow the clues Mr. Cross left behind.

Clearly, he'd made some enemies during his parishioner work, as strange mishaps begin to occur wherever Amelia goes. But when the danger becomes all too real, Amelia must rely on her friends and the handsome Simon Bainbridge to help solve the murder, save the wedding, and Amelia's life too....

Perfect for fans of witty historical mystery and Regency romances with a similar feel to Verity Bright and T. E. Kinsey.

©2025 Mary Honerman (P)2025 Tantor Media

Great series, narration needs tweaking

I have really enjoyed this series. Great mysteries with just enough romance. They’re lighthearted and fun, the characters likable, and the storyline well-constructed. My only issue is that the conversation sounds stilted. I don’t know if the author is trying to sound less modern by never using a contraction, but the way the narrator reads it makes it sound contrived. Maybe if the narrator read it more conversationally (I’ll” instead if “I will,” “we’ll” instead of “we will,” etc etc.) or just changed the intonation it would make the difference, but the way it is right now is distracting and makes it sound like a more novice author wrote it. Other than that, I love it. The voices are well done and, like I said, the mysteries are just the right amount of cozy for me! Will keep listening to the series as they come out.