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Ava Ness

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Ava Ness writes sparkling 1920s cozy mysteries featuring clever sleuths, glamorous crimes, and vintage flair. Perfect for fans of Miss Fisher and Agatha Christie.

She’s the author of the Lady Marigold's 1920s Murder Mysteries, beginning with A Roaring Murder. Expect witty dialogue, glittering fashion, and a loyal pup in every case. When not writing, Ava sips tea, researches vintage scandals, and daydreams in bookstores.

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Ava Ness Give me an amateur sleuth, a murder at a party, a grumpy-but-handsome inspector, and a dog that disrupts the crime scene—and I’m in heaven.
I love slow…more
Give me an amateur sleuth, a murder at a party, a grumpy-but-handsome inspector, and a dog that disrupts the crime scene—and I’m in heaven.
I love slow-burn romances, locked-room puzzles, mistaken identities, and the joy of watching a community come together to uncover the truth. And of course, fashion—solving crime is much more enjoyable in silk gloves.(less)
Ava Ness I wanted a name that felt unmistakably 1920s—bright, feminine, and just a little bit decadent. “Marigold” struck the perfect balance: charming, floral…moreI wanted a name that felt unmistakably 1920s—bright, feminine, and just a little bit decadent. “Marigold” struck the perfect balance: charming, floral, and aristocratic, but also cheerful and unpretentious.
As for the “Lady”—well, it helps when you’re sneaking into country estates and being accused of murder to have a title on your side! Also I loved the name from Downton Abbey :)(less)
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Ness Notes – 23 March 2026

A daily blog by Ava Ness, author of 1920s cozy mysteriesWEEKEND WRAP UP

What a difference a man named Rabbits can make to your outlook on life.

My back yard had reached the point where I was beginning to feel that the garden had won — a slow, leafy victory I was pretending not to notice.

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