You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
4.5 stars. A genre blender: cozy historical mystery with elements of romance. The exposition was longer than I expected and the pace was a little slow for the first half, but there was increasing action in the later parts of the book. I enjoyed the whimsical, satirical tone which at times bordered on pleasantly bizarre. There was an element of theatricality that required some suspension of disbelief, which I actually quite enjoyed. Overall I liked it.
It's a cozy mystery set in yesteryears. Beatrice is becoming one of my new favorite protagonists.
Book read: Audio (Libby) / Hardcover (Barnes & Noble)
Book read: Audio (Libby) / Hardcover (Barnes & Noble)
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was pretty funny and an interesting mystery. Unfortunately, I couldn't figure it out for myself because I got a little confused with all the different characters. I liked the reveal and the rest of the resolution. It tied up all of the loose ends nicely.
I just wasn’t feeling it. It reminded me of an inferior version of the My Lady Jane series. I don’t think I’ll come back to it. There may be a small chance if I’m in the mood and have finished all the “Janies” and “Marys”.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Imagine Clue set in Regency England, and you'll begin to get a taste of the delightful chaos that is A Most Agreeable Murder. This novel blends the elegance of a Jane Austen setting with the intrigue of a classic whodunit, creating a murder mystery that's as clever as it is charming.
Full of twists and turns, the story keeps you guessing until the very end, all while winking at the tropes of both historical romance and detective fiction. The characters are vibrant, the dialogue sparkles with wit, and the satire is spot-on. Julia Seales manages to write with a tone that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern.
If you love period dramas but wish someone would throw a dead body into the mix, this one’s for you.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes