An Old Money Murder in Mayfair

Sara Rosett

Aug 2020 · High Society Lady Detective Book 5 · Sara Rosett

About this ebook

Midnight treasure hunts, fancy-dress parties, and a blue-blooded murder . . .

November, 1923. Olive’s school chum, Gigi, invites Olive to London because Gigi’s dotty grandmother fears for her life—or so she’s said to Gigi. However Olive is surprised to find that the dowager is far from muddled. The sharp and imperious matriarch refuses to admit to her worries and sends Olive on her way.

Without a client or case, Olive is swept into the glittering lifestyle of the “fast set,” and their decadent excess. But then among the cocktails and champagne, a murderer strikes during a frivolous party game, and Olive realizes the dowager’s fears were well-founded. 

Can Olive unmask the upper crust culprit before the party’s over for a Bright Young Person?

An Old Money Murder in Mayfair is the fifth installment in the popular High Society Lady Detective series from USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett. Join Olive and her dapper sleuthing partner, Jasper, as they navigate the extravagant parties of the Bright Young People as well as their own budding relationship . . . 

Ratings and reviews

Loved it! So good. I'm enjoying Olive's personal story as it unfolds as well. The "true history" tidbits and the pinterest board of inspiration are always favorites with these books!

cozy-mystery, amateur-sleuth, historical-fiction, 1920s, women-sleuths, England, family-dynamics, friendship***** Olive is asked by her friend, Gigi, to investigate concerns for the safety of Gigi's dragon of a grandmother. Several distractions later the old dragon is dead of poison and Gigi is the prme suspect of the Inspector in charge. Good sleuthing and some interesting red herrings make this a fine read. Elizabeth Klett is perfect for narrating as a perky young Londoner of the time and does a very good job of creating different voices for each character with believable accents. I won this BookFunnel audiobook in a giveaway. Yay me!

Excellent depiction of the era, interesting plot

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett writes lighthearted mysteries for readers who enjoy atmospheric settings, fun characters, and puzzling whodunits. She loves reading Golden Age mysteries, watching Jane Austen adaptions, and travel.

 

She is the author of the High Society Lady Detective historical mystery series as well as three contemporary cozy series: the Murder on Location series, the On the Run series, and the Ellie Avery series. Sara also teaches an online course, How to Outline A Cozy Mystery, and is the author of How to Write a Series.

 

Publishers Weekly called Sara's books “enchanting,” “well-executed,” and “sparkling.” Sara loves to get new stamps in her passport and considers dark chocolate a daily requirement. Find out more at SaraRosett.com.