Murder and theft? In the same house? At the start of the season? Yup, I'm in. Lady Amelia continues to write her advice column, but must help her sister navigate scandal during the season. A great series gets even better. I love the way the author intersperses the advice column with the action. I love the series.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

Murder in Season by Mary Winters is a third person-POV Regency mystery. Widowed countess turned advice columnist Amelia is pushed to finish her mourning period when her sister, Madge, comes to her London home for the season. The Season doesn’t go off without a hitch as a man that Madge was interested in ends up dead and there’s a jewelry thief on the loose.

One of the things I liked was how each chapter opens with a letter to Amelia’s columnist alter ego, Lady Agony. Many of the letters are tied to the contents of each individual chapter but a few seem to be more general column advice, such as people minding their business when it comes to other people’s children. There’s a bit of snarkiness to some of Amelia’s responses while others are more compassionate.

Amelia has a lot of options for a romantic relationship, but the main one is Simon, an old friend of hers. A lot of their moments are more akin to a first love but more mature as Amelia’s deceased husband was more her friend and passed away two months into their marriage. She could choose to take a lover, women of the Ton who already were married had more freedom to do so, but she’s also not considering it seriously. It’s interesting because love is kind of brushed to the side until Simon is on the page, but Amelia is aware that she could start something with someone else if she really wanted to.

Amelia’s world is split between Madge and Tabitha, the aunt of Amelia’s husband. Tabitha is pretty firm that Amelia still needs to mourn and isn’t quite ready to see Amelia move on whereas Madge is pushing Amelia to start something with Simon. I can appreciate both sides of this as Madge and Tabitha, ultimately, do not want Amelia to be miserable, but Tabitha is grieving her nephew and is a bit more beholden to older customs.

I would recommend this to fans of Regency era fiction wanting a mystery and those looking for an advice columnist lead in a historical fiction.

I am so happy to see another one in this series. I loved it. I will say, there is a lot of modern sensibility in this book it almost felt distracting in a certain way. Regardless, I like the mysteries and the interpersonal relationships of Amelia and folks. I am so happy that Simon and Amelia didn't let the momentum from the previous book die and stop their lives from moving forward. I guessed one of the two mysteries, but the murder really kept me guessing all the way to the end of the story. Thank you NetGalley and to the Publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

"Murder in Season" is a mystery set in 1860 in England. Amelia's role as a advice column writer provided the reader with a sense of the historical period and showed Amelia's attitude toward social norms. The main characters were likable. Amelia asked questions to discover who had a motive and was present when the murder or thefts happened. She wanted to solve who was stealing heirloom jewelry at rich people's homes during social gatherings. She felt she had to solve the murder because the detective on the case had a grudge against the Amesbury family and was determined to pin the murder on Madge. There were clues, and Amelia connected the clues to the culprit as quickly as the reader can.

There was no sex. There were a couple uses of bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this interesting mystery.

DNF’ed at 42%. I really tried to get into this book. It may be my fault as I did not realize that this was part of series until I researched it. There were too many characters introduced at the same time. I began to confuse who is who. At 42% complete, I felt like the book hadn’t really started yet. The concept is interesting. I enjoyed the writing style. I’m going to keep trying but I am having difficulty finding the motivation to keep going. I love a slow burn but this is book three and there’s no dual POV so I’m just annoyed with the love interest.

I am such a fan of this series and just adored this installment. Amelia is such a unique character, and I love her strength and vulnerability. I was so pleased with the progression of her and Simon's relationship - I really love them together! The plot was interesting (as it always is!) and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for #4!

Murder in Season is THAT book! It's so good and the characters are so perfect! The plot is beautiful and the storyline is so immaculate! I recommend everyone to read this book asap.

Murder in Season indeed!! What a cute and awesome mystery! I love anything to do with London and mysteries! I have a traditional heart when it comes to reading mysteries thanks to Agatha Christie! LOL☕

I was really intrigued when I noticed that each chapter starts off as a letter! Letters are keys to the soul in my opinion! The ink and paper into anyone's everyday life and thoughts! I became a detective and use these letters to determine what would become in each sentence. 🍾

A very engaging read! Definitely keeps you guessing!
I'm a huge fan of romance! And when it comes to mysteries romance is the heartbeat! The author did a fabulous job combining the slow burn romantic scenes and keep the suspense going on what would happen next!! 📰

The female hero is definitely ahead of her time! She's not afraid to find out the truth and keep moving she doesn't give up and I totally admire that! 💗

Bravo!! 🍨

A lot of charm and character. While interesting, the mystery unfortunately did fall flat for during the last chapters of the book, but that could possibly be due to how short it is. I would have appreciated a slightly longer ending to flesh out the aftermath of the mystery, as it left me with a lot of questions. However, I thought it was engaging and a good read. The characters were fantastic and the romance was a highlight.

I found myself encountering the Tiffany Problem, or a small version of that at times, where a real historical fact feels unrealistic, like referencing the smallpox vaccine and calling the houses “Edwardian”. Not a negative, but interesting and maybe something to consider.

For a rating, I am between a 3 and 4 stars.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of a five-star historical cozy mystery set in the Victorian Era. Filled with charming characters, enthralling romance, and compelling intrigue, this book is the third installment in a delightful series that will leave you guessing until the final page. The well-crafted pace and engaging storyline make it a must-read. Don't miss out – secure your copy by pre-ordering today! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

MURDER IN SEASON by Mary Winters.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amelia Amesbury continues to enchant! And solve murder mysteries, of course.

Since this is the third book in the A LADY OF LETTERS MYSTERY, I’m just going to list what I loved:
1. The Agony Aunt letters at the beginning of every chapter have so much wit and wisdom.
2. Multiple mysteries at the same time: jewel thefts and murder, oh my!
3. Amelia’s (Lady Amesbury) love and close relationships with her niece and aunt-in-law.
4. The London season and coming-out balls.
5. Amelia’s sister, Madge, is a feisty new character that was easy to love.
6. Amelia is such an enjoyable heroine who isn’t afraid to investigate and go under cover. Or fall in love.
7. I guessed wrong on the whodunnit of one of the mysteries…which will remain a mystery.
8. A slow burn romance with two kisses that were worth the wait!
9. Simon. Everything about him! Or should I say Lord Bainbridge?
10. The Epilogue. You’ll know why when you read it!

4 stars

I've jumped in at book 3 of the series. Our heroine is a commoner who has married into the aristocracy. She is a widow and lives with her aunt by marriage and her husband's neice. (It did urk me that half way through she started to refer to Winifred as her daughter. A mistake or just showing how much she liked the child?) Amelia is also the agony aunt of a paper and at the start of each chapter there is a letter. She also likes Simon but not much is progressing with his romance. I wondered if I'm really the author's market as it seemed a good book for teenager.
We eventually find out who the theif and the murderer is but there's no messy hanging or transportation to upset the reader. Amelia seems a bit sexually frustrated but I doubt I'll continue with it....

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Thank you NetGalley, Severn House, and Mary Winters for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! This is a Regency romance that follows Amelia Amesbury, a secret advice columnist, and is a murder mystery novel. The cover is absolutely stunning and was the original reason that I requested to read it. It’s the third book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. I really enjoyed this one and found it to be really unique while also reminding me a bit of some of my favorite books. I enjoyed the characters and the plot twists and turns that the book has. The building romance was also really fun. I recommend this one if you’re a fan of historical fiction!

This cozy-mystery novel follows Amelia Amesbury in a new adventure of the The Lady of Letters series. Amelia is an advice columinst who often stumbles upon something suspicious and can't stop investigating until she is able to uncover the truth. I have read the first novel of the series and I remember enjoying it a lot so I was really looking forward to this! Murder in Season was entertaining and it kept me wondering what had happened until I reached the last chapter. I really love Mary Winters's writing, it makes the plot easy to follow and it gets me invested in the whole story. I enjoyed seeing different sides of Amelia and Simon in this novel and I thought Madge's plot-line was quite interesting. I'm looking forward to the next installments of this series (if there are any), I will for sure continue reading as I am attached to Amelia's character and I loved all the side-characters (Kitty, Simon, etc). Murder in Season did not disappoint!

Book Three in the histfic A Lady of Letters mystery series, set in the mid-1800s in England, is a fine addition, and can be enjoyed, too, as a standalone. Highly recommended for histfic fans who love mysteries they can't solve with historical details and beautiful prose that bring the era fully alive. Loved it!

I very much enjoyed this book! I haven’t read the first two in the series but found it easy to pick up and follow along with the cast of characters.

I loved the regency setting - it gave me very cosy vibes and reminded me of Bridgerton.

The plot moved at the perfect pace for me. The mystery kept me interested and I actually didn’t guess the culprit which was a pleasant surprise.

I really loved the strong cast of female characters, especially the straight-talking Lady Tabitha and Amelia’s sister Madge (who felt a bit chaotic but in the best way!).

I was also here for the glimpses of romance between Amelia and Simon - I lapped up their witty banter and some of Simon’s lines had me swooning!

This is a fun, easy read - perfect for curling up by the fire. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute historical cozy with wonderful well fleshed out characters. When a soon to he Baron is murdered and Amelia's headstrong younger sister Madge becomes the prime suspect, Amelia investigates to find the real murderer. There are lots of suspects, some plot twists, some new and interesting characters and a little romance. I did not figure out who the murderer was until it was finally revealed.

Mary Winters' intriguing "A Lady of Letters Mystery" book Murder in Season is a great addition to the series. The sister of the countess who became a hidden advice columnist, Amelia Amesbury, has a difficult season ahead of her because of a poisoning incident that overshadows Margaret's London debut. In order to vindicate her sister's name, Amelia needs to solve the mystery surrounding Margaret's alleged murder and the location of the fugitive jewellery thief.

The book has several issues, while providing a lovely fusion of Regency romance and historical intrigue. The mystery may seem complicated because of the large cast of individuals and the belated appearance of important hints. Still, Amelia's character shines, and the plot comes together well in the end. It could nevertheless be entertaining to fans of historical cosy novels with a hint of romance.

Bridgerton drama meets murder mystery!

Upon Lady Amelia Amesbury’s sister unexpectedly arriving in town to be presented in this year’s season, Lady Amelia is met with not just a murder occurring in her own ballroom but a jewellery thief on top of it! Lady Amelia must work quickly to solve the murder and clear her sister’s name.

Murder in Season is the third instalment in Mary Winters’ ‘A Lady of Letters’ series set in upper class 1840s London following Lady Amelia investigating the case.

Having not read the first two books I felt Winters did a good job of providing the character’s back stories and then moving on with the plot.

A witty historical mystery with a touch of romance, I found Murder in Season an easy read with enough twists to keep me interested.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC. All views are my own.

I jumped at the opportunity to read this book early because I have been anxiously awaiting it since finishing book 2! This book is such an exciting addition to the series and kept me guessing until the very end on who the murderer would be. I absolutely love Amelia’s sister and hope to see more of her in future books. I highly recommend this series!