{"product_id":"murder-in-mayfair-isbn-9781683312253","title":"Murder in Mayfair","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first “delicious tale of scandal and villainy” in a romantic Regency mystery series starring two crime-solving aristocrats (Rhys Bowen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This historical mystery will appeal not only to cozy readers, but also to lovers of Regency romances.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1814, Atlas Catesby, a brilliant adventurer and youngest son of a baron, is anxious to resume his world travels after being injured in a carriage accident in London. But his plans are derailed when, passing through a country village, he discovers a helpless woman being auctioned off to the highest bidder—by her husband.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to save her from being violated by another potential buyer, Atlas purchases the lady, Lilliana, on the spot to set her free. But Lilliana, desperate to be with her young sons and knowing the laws of England give a father all parental rights, refuses to be rescued—until weeks later when her husband is murdered and Atlas is the only one who can help clear her name of the crime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortunately, Atlas is a master at solving complicated puzzles—with games as well as the intricacies of human motivation—and finds himself uniquely suited to the task, despite the personal peril it may put him in. But soon Altas learns the dead man had many secrets—and more than a few enemies willing to kill to keep them quiet—in \u003ci\u003eMurder in Mayfair\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in a new historical mystery series by D. M. Quincy.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eMurder in Mayfair\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal’s\u003c\/i\u003e Best Books of 2017 Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Regency London comes vividly alive in this atmospheric historical; the witty prose and well-developed characters will remind readers of Georgette Heyer and Charles Finch.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dashing and enjoyably melodramatic.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] cleverly plotted series launch.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The first of a new series, this historical mystery will appeal not only to cozy readers, but also to lovers of Regency romances.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An enjoyable, richly detailed Regency-era whodunit...Anglophiles and mystery lovers are sure to enjoy this jaunt to 19th-century London, and can hope for future adventures (with a side of romance).”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Delightful...Full of that witty dialogue one expects from this genre...This novel makes a successful start to Atlas Catesby’s crime-solving adventures.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The characters are vivid, each one with a unique personality...With wry humor and surprising twists at the end, Murder in Mayfair will please mystery fans.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An intriguing historical novel with a dollop of romance, but also to a well-conceived murder mystery with a surprise ending.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Well planned and executed. The characters were very likable and I enjoyed reading about the time period as well. I have a feeling that Ms. Quincy’s series about Atlas Catesby and his puzzles will be well received and successful. I will be looking for the next book in the series.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNight Owl Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMurder in Mayfair\u003c\/i\u003e is a delicious tale of intrigue and deceit set in beautifully drawn Regency England. Fans of Thomas Hardy will especially love the set-up, and everyone will be hoping for the next installment of this new series.”\u003cbr\u003e—Tasha Alexander, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Adventuress\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I’ve always been a fan of the Regency novel and enjoyed this delicious tale of scandal and villainy in Georgian England.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rhys Bowen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“D. M. Quincy’s \u003ci\u003eMurder in Mayfair\u003c\/i\u003e is a quite simply, a great read. The author brings the English Regency vividly to life with a beautifully plotted mystery, a strong sense of place and wonderful characters. I’m already eager to read the next Atlas Catesby adventure!”\u003cbr\u003e—Emily Brightwell, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Mrs. Jeffries mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An entertaining and twisting tale of jealousy, greed, love and murder teeming beneath the precise manners and splendid facade of Regency society.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Shelley Freydont, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eMurder in Mayfair\u003c\/i\u003e is an intriguing story based on an unusual premise (a nod to Thomas Hardy!) with interesting, sympathetic characters and an unexpected ending.”\u003cbr\u003e—Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries\u003cb\u003eD. M. Quincy\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist who—after covering many unsolved murders—decided to conceive her own stories in which a brilliant amateur detective always gets the bad guy (or girl). As a US Foreign Service brat, D. M. was bitten by the travel bug practically at birth, and like her protagonist Atlas Catesby, tries to visit far-flung places as often as she can. When she isn’t hunched over her laptop researching ways for her villains to kill people, D. M. devours foreign television mystery series on Netflix and plots her next travel adventure. She lives in Virginia with her family.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300099870949,"sku":"NP9781683312253","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683312253.jpg?v=1767733138","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/murder-in-mayfair-isbn-9781683312253","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}