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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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	A Roaring Murder (Lady Marigold #1) 4.22 avg rating — 1,087 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A High Society Murder (Lady Marigold #2) 4.36 avg rating — 625 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lady Clues and the Mystery of the Missing Letters (Lady Clues 1920s Mysteries Book 1) 3.87 avg rating — 67 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lady Clues and the Christmas Thief (Lady Clues 1920s Mysteries Book 2) 4.12 avg rating — 51 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Roaring Murder: Lady Marigold's 1920s Murder Mysteries, Book 1 by Ava Ness (Goodreads Author), Karen Cass (Narrator) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Welcome to a special word game inspired by Ava’s 1920s cozy mystery books! Here’s how to play:

Guess the mystery word connected to Ava’s Lady Marigold series in six tries or fewer.

How It WorksType your guess into the puzzle (any valid 5-letter word).After each guess, the letters change color to give you clues:

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Death at Crookham Hall (Iris Woodmore Mysteries #1)

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Ava Ness answered Ava Ness's question: What inspired the name ‘Lady Marigold’? I 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 See Full Answer
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