Samantha Hastings
Auteur de The Invention of Sophie Carter
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Séries
Œuvres de Samantha Hastings
Magic and Murder: A Regency Amulets Mystery 3 exemplaires
A Royal Christmas Quandary 2 exemplaires
Jane Austen Trivia 2 exemplaires
Amulets and Assassins 2 exemplaires
What the Dickens?: A 'THE LAST WORD' Short Story 1 exemplaire
The Girl with the Golden Eyes 1 exemplaire
Spies and Spells: A Regency Amulets Mystery 1 exemplaire
Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Autres noms
- Larsen, Samantha (uses for murder mystery works)
- Sexe
- female
- Nationalité
- USA
- Lieux de résidence
- Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Études
- Brigham Young University
University of North Texas
University of Reading - Agent
- The Unter Agency
Membres
Critiques
Once Upon a Murder (A Lady Librarian Mystery) par Samantha Larsen
I liked this as well as the first one. Some time has passed, and Tiffany is filling in as a governess for young Beau as well as being the librarian at the manor. The Duchess seems to be turning into a friend and her relationship with Samir seems viable. When Tiffany finds the body of a former footman in front of her cottage, the town's rush to judgement imprisons Samir while Tiffany, with the help of the Duchess and her older son, try to find out what happened. There were many historical details that were quite interesting, especially pertaining to the more common class of people of the time and how they were able to end unions and remarry.… (plus d'informations)
½I enjoyed this historical mystery filled with love and hate. I do wish I had read some of the other stories in this series so I would have understood some of the characters a little better. I loved how Tiffany was a very tolerant person and she tries to teach others this. I loved all the different people that could have committed the murder. I really enjoyed the Duke of Beaufort. I received a copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
I absolutely loved Once Upon a Murder! It’s a fabulous historical mystery with such endearing characters. I thoroughly enjoyed A Novel Disguise & this second book in the Lady Librarian Mystery series is even better if possible.
Miss Tiffany Woodall’s a 40 year old spinster who’s also the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort. She’s intelligent, humorous, and has the brilliant ability to solve mysteries. She fell in love with Mr. Samir Lathrop, a bookseller and local constable when they solved the murder of her brother. When a dead body is found near Tiffany’s cottage, she becomes the prime suspect, but when she’s exonerated Samir is accused. It’s up to Tiffany to solve the mystery & clear Samir’s name.
I loved this Georgian era mystery/romance! Tiffany is such a great character and I loved getting further glimpses into her personality. Though she’s a spinster, she longs for motherhood and a chance at love. I also love Samir and was really thrown for a loop when a secret he’s been hiding is revealed. It threatens his relationship with Tiffany and causes all kinds of chaos. I love the chemistry he has with Tiffany and was hoping there would be a way for them to be together.
The mystery was so good with all kinds of twists and turns. There are a host of suspects and I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was. It’s a race against time and all comes down to a court trial in the last few chapters in the story. While everything was expertly wrapped up with a nice bow, I’m hoping that the series will continue. I thoroughly enjoy these characters and can’t wait to see the next chapter in their lives.
Highly recommend to those who enjoy romantic, closed door, cozy historical mysteries! Though Once Upon a Murder could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading A Noble Disguise first. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (plus d'informations)
Miss Tiffany Woodall’s a 40 year old spinster who’s also the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort. She’s intelligent, humorous, and has the brilliant ability to solve mysteries. She fell in love with Mr. Samir Lathrop, a bookseller and local constable when they solved the murder of her brother. When a dead body is found near Tiffany’s cottage, she becomes the prime suspect, but when she’s exonerated Samir is accused. It’s up to Tiffany to solve the mystery & clear Samir’s name.
I loved this Georgian era mystery/romance! Tiffany is such a great character and I loved getting further glimpses into her personality. Though she’s a spinster, she longs for motherhood and a chance at love. I also love Samir and was really thrown for a loop when a secret he’s been hiding is revealed. It threatens his relationship with Tiffany and causes all kinds of chaos. I love the chemistry he has with Tiffany and was hoping there would be a way for them to be together.
The mystery was so good with all kinds of twists and turns. There are a host of suspects and I enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was. It’s a race against time and all comes down to a court trial in the last few chapters in the story. While everything was expertly wrapped up with a nice bow, I’m hoping that the series will continue. I thoroughly enjoy these characters and can’t wait to see the next chapter in their lives.
Highly recommend to those who enjoy romantic, closed door, cozy historical mysteries! Though Once Upon a Murder could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading A Noble Disguise first. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (plus d'informations)
Accused of murder!
Lively, pirate playing governess, forty year old Tiffany Woodall, who’s the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort is in love with Indian Samir Lathrope. He’s the bookshop owner and constable in the village of Mapledown. Tiffany is also teaching the six year old Duke using unusual and quite joyful methods. I’m in love with her wonderful joie de vivre.
However their relationship is strained when Tiffany becomes the suspect in the murder of ex footman and altogether womaniser Bernard Coram, and Tiffany is arrested.
Not only that Tiffany discovers that Samir has been married for the last ten years. His pregnant wife Evie turns up in the village long enough to have the baby and depart, leaving Tiffany literally holding the baby.
To cap it off, Samir is accused of murdering Bernard. A trial date is set and Tiffany must do all she can to have Samir acquitted.
Interesting fact emerges about how the common folk went about divorcing. The husband would sell his wife at a fair.
A somewhat cozy 1784 Georgian Mystery with heaps of charm and plenty of action.
A Crooked Lane ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.… (plus d'informations)
Lively, pirate playing governess, forty year old Tiffany Woodall, who’s the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort is in love with Indian Samir Lathrope. He’s the bookshop owner and constable in the village of Mapledown. Tiffany is also teaching the six year old Duke using unusual and quite joyful methods. I’m in love with her wonderful joie de vivre.
However their relationship is strained when Tiffany becomes the suspect in the murder of ex footman and altogether womaniser Bernard Coram, and Tiffany is arrested.
Not only that Tiffany discovers that Samir has been married for the last ten years. His pregnant wife Evie turns up in the village long enough to have the baby and depart, leaving Tiffany literally holding the baby.
To cap it off, Samir is accused of murdering Bernard. A trial date is set and Tiffany must do all she can to have Samir acquitted.
Interesting fact emerges about how the common folk went about divorcing. The husband would sell his wife at a fair.
A somewhat cozy 1784 Georgian Mystery with heaps of charm and plenty of action.
A Crooked Lane ARC via NetGalley.
Many thanks to the author and publisher.… (plus d'informations)
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 18
- Membres
- 170
- Popularité
- #125,474
- Évaluation
- 4.2
- Critiques
- 16
- ISBN
- 27
- Langues
- 1