A review by moonlightcupofcocoa
A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

4.0

One of my most enjoyable reads this year was "A Most Agreeable Murder" by Julia Seales. 

During a ball attended by the creme de la creme of Swampshire, a small English town, a wealthy widow drops dead. Well, it just so happens that not only is the ball attended by one Inspector Vivek Drake (disgraced former assistant of a renowned London detective), but Miss Beatrice Steele who'd spent many secret hours obsessing over true crime cases.

If you enjoy the regency era setting, cozy mysteries and books that don't take themselves too seriously, this one is for you. 

While I won't say that it's very historically accurate, it isn't meant to be. And it makes sure you know that from the very line. It's a very fun parody that I found myself chuckling over even after I was done reading.