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How to Solve Murders Like a Lady

By: Hannah Dolby
Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
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Bloomsbury presents How to Solve Murders Like a Lady by Hannah Dolby, read by Antonia Beamish.

Hannah Dolby does it again...Violet is such a character and her adventures are just delightful.' – Jennifer Paige

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Violet Hamilton is no ordinary lady…

She is a Lady Detective, who spends her time solving mysteries and unveiling scandals in the bustling seaside town of Hastings and St Leonards, a popular spot for the Victorian middle classes.

But when the body of a local woman is found on the beach, Violet’s efforts to investigate are blocked at every turn.

Is that because, as a woman, she can’t possibly be allowed to think or act for herself? Or is it because someone sinister has Violet in their sights?

Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this delightful mystery of manners that will steal your heart, and transport you to a world of seaside scandal and moonlit balls; dubious doctors and duplicitous crooked lords; adventurous escapades and stolen kisses.

©2024 Hannah Dolby (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Crime Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Mystery Victorian Women Sleuths Detective Heartfelt

Critic reviews

'Hannah Dolby's second novel is as warm, witty and wonderful as her first. Violet is the perfect blend of determination, innocence and cheekiness. I'd definitely want her services if I had a crime that needed investigating' (Kathleen Whyman)

'The unstoppable Violet does it again! Unperturbed by social graces, murder and even baby goats, Dolby's character delights with winsome wit and intuition. A fabulous read' (M J Robotham)
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I enjoyed the 1st book in the series but was not expecting such slovenly production - I expect an update

Faulty - chapter 29 is a duplicate of Ch 27

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Just like the first book in this series, this one is engaging from start to finish. The reader is rooting for Violet as she negotiates the perils and inequities of being a Lady Detective in a patriarchal world. There’s much lightness and fun and plenty to feel good about. Very much hoping for a third novel! And a fourth, fifth…..

Fabulous!

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The book started quite slowly establishing the social mores of the time -and the linitations placed upon middle class women. It paced itself like a novel written at the time. - as the story unfolded things became a bit pacier as the heroine became more confident I look forward to more stories from this couple .

Gentle start to a new series

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