Murder in Matrimony

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Published by: Severn House
Release Date: October 7, 2025
Pages: 240
ISBN13: 978-1448315499

 
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.

Praise 

“Murder in Matrimony is a clever, charming, and scintillating cozy mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat from the first gripping pages to its oh-so-satisfying action-packed climax! Amelia, Lady Amesbury shines as a savvy sleuth on the hunt for both a murderer and a blackmailer while juggling her duties as a secret newspaper advice columnist and, on top of it all, planning a wedding. I loved the advice-seeking letters that began every chapter, the family madness, the romance between Amelia and Simon, and Mary Winters’ shrewd plotting and delightful prose. Highly recommended!” –Syrie James, bestselling author of The Mysteries of Pendowar Hall and The Secrets of Thorndale Manor

"Plenty of period details enrich a story of love, hate, and ambition." –Kirkus Reviews