A Murder Most Unlikely: A Cozy 1920s Murder Mystery

Emily Queen

Oct 2023 · Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates Book 5 · Willow Hill Books

About this ebook

Can it really be called murder when there’s no dead body?

Rosemary Lillywhite is positively giddy about her budding romance with handsome Detective Inspector Max Whittington—and eagerly anticipating their first official date. So when she’s invited to an art exhibition opening in London, Rosemary expects nothing more than a glamorous evening out on the town.

What she doesn’t expect is to run into one of Max’s former flames—or to stumble into yet another investigation.

When the gallery owner mysteriously disappears, Aurora Kingsley calls on Max to find her missing lover. With no clear evidence of a crime, the case is puzzling at best. Still, Max agrees to investigate—and this time, Rosemary insists on coming along for the ride.

As the clues refuse to cooperate and tensions mount, Rosemary begins to wonder whether a crime has even been committed at all. Or is Aurora’s sudden distress simply a convenient excuse to rekindle an old romance with Max?

Determined to uncover the truth and protect her hard-won happiness, Rosemary throws herself into the mystery. But with no body, no witnesses, and emotions running high, closing the case may prove more difficult than solving a straightforward murder.

And if she’s not careful, sparks may fly in more ways than one.

A Murder Most Unlikely is the fifth book in the Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates series, a 1920s historical cozy mystery featuring amateur sleuthing, gentle romance, and classic Golden Age charm.

Ratings and reviews

I enjoyed this book as much as the other books in the series. I was so captivated by the story that I listened to the whole audiobook in one sitting. I was entertained by the complications which resulted when Rosemary was introduced to an old flame of Max's. I appreciated the intricate puzzle presented by the unfolding mystery. I enjoyed Caren Naess' narration as her presentation was entertaining. I was given a copy of the audiobook.

About the author

Emily Queen writes cozy historical murder mysteries set in the roaring twenties, where secrets hide behind polite smiles and justice always gets its due.

Her novels feature amateur sleuths, tight-knit friendships, gentle romance, and just enough danger to keep things interesting—without graphic violence or dark themes.

And while Emily firmly believes murder belongs only on the page, if you’re not careful, she might just kill you off in one of her books.

When she’s not plotting fictional crimes, Emily enjoys researching historical details, crafting charming mysteries, and bringing the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s to life for modern cozy mystery readers.