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Lottie Sprigg 1920s Travel Mystery #2
Murder in Paris
A Parisian puzzle of mischief and murder!
Lottie Sprigg - travelling companion to a wealthy heiress - is whisked into fashionable society on arrival in Paris. But a dinner party hosted by the Lenoir family goes awry when a body’s discovered in the drawing room.
Who did the deed? Having chanced upon some clues, budding sleuth Lottie tries to make sense of mysterious conversations and bare-faced lies. She’s assisted by her trusty dog, Rosie, and the local delivery boy. But when a second body is found, her theories come undone.
A bicycle chase and a scare in Pere Lachaise cemetery complicate the case. Lottie receives a sinister warning to keep away. How can she uncover a secret which someone is so desperate to hide?
Lottie Sprigg - travelling companion to a wealthy heiress - is whisked into fashionable society on arrival in Paris. But a dinner party hosted by the Lenoir family goes awry when a body’s discovered in the drawing room.
Who did the deed? Having chanced upon some clues, budding sleuth Lottie tries to make sense of mysterious conversations and bare-faced lies. She’s assisted by her trusty dog, Rosie, and the local delivery boy. But when a second body is found, her theories come undone.
A bicycle chase and a scare in Pere Lachaise cemetery complicate the case. Lottie receives a sinister warning to keep away. How can she uncover a secret which someone is so desperate to hide?
206 pages, Paperback
First published March 16, 2023
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Martha Bond
10 books60 followersWhile Lottie Sprigg is solving mysteries with her beloved corgi, Rosie, I like curling up by the fire with a good book and a mug of hot chocolate. I love reading mysteries as much as I enjoy writing them, nothing beats the puzzle of a whodunnit! I hope you decide to join Lottie on her adventures to Venice, Milan, Paris and many more!
You can keep up to date with my books and get a free read via my website marthabond.com
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March 19, 2023
In her hast to get to meet Prince Manfred of Bavaria. Mrs Moore has hurried up to Paris, the glamorous and fashionable French city. And, of course, along with her are Lottie and the new addition as a travel companion: Rosie :P
But once there, nothing goes as it should. Not only do they fail to meet with the Prince (which is bad enough!) but they also end up involved in a murder. But wait, a body in the drawing room isn't bad enough, no! Soon, there will be another murder and things will get really dangerous for Lottie and her buddy sleuths.
Charming, with lovely descriptions of the roaring 20s in Paris and its endearing characters, this story is a wonderfully crafted mystery that will keep you entertained until the very end.
Yes, I loved it ♥
But once there, nothing goes as it should. Not only do they fail to meet with the Prince (which is bad enough!) but they also end up involved in a murder. But wait, a body in the drawing room isn't bad enough, no! Soon, there will be another murder and things will get really dangerous for Lottie and her buddy sleuths.
Charming, with lovely descriptions of the roaring 20s in Paris and its endearing characters, this story is a wonderfully crafted mystery that will keep you entertained until the very end.
Yes, I loved it ♥
April 23, 2025
A bit silly.
While I enjoyed some parts of this book, the descriptions of the places are quite nice, I found Lottie and her interactions unbelievable and disturbing.
While I enjoyed some parts of this book, the descriptions of the places are quite nice, I found Lottie and her interactions unbelievable and disturbing.
February 13, 2025
Ridiculous and lighthearted murder mystery. I’ll be reading the next one immediately :)
March 20, 2023
Not to be missed second entry!
Murder in Paris by Martha Bond will have you craving warm baguettes with real butter and sporting a jaunty beret before you even get to the third chapter. Once again, author Martha Bond has fulfilled all of my 1920s historical cozy mystery fantasies with her second installment in the Lottie Sprigg mysteries. With a deft hand she paints a picture of Paris that has me clamoring to see it! All why catching us to the travels of Lottie and Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Moore is still chasing Prince Manfred of Bavaria, a most eligible bachelor, to another international destination. 19 year-old Lottie, hired ladies companion to Mrs. Moore, an American heiress and divorcee, and Lottie’s faithful corgi, Rosie, accompany her. When Mrs. Moore runs into an old friend both Lottie and Mrs. Moore are soon embroiled in murder and the dynamics of a most eccentric family. I love how expertly Ms. Bond created her cast of characters for this installment. Each member of the family has realistic qualities that border on the contemptible making all of them seem equally plausible as suspects in murder. With the help of Pierre, a bread delivery boy the amiable Lottie has befriended, the two use his bicycle and her sleuthing smarts to ferret out the killer…or killers? Along the way they make some enemies and put themselves in danger. Truly, the plot is exceptional and left me guessing until the end! Even if I had not been provided an advanced reader copy (ARC) of the book in exchange for my honest review I would still highly recommend you read the entire series, including this installment. The books are expertly written and extremely entertaining! I know you will be as pleased as I was to start this journey will Lottie Sprigg and Rosie. And if like me you are craving even more, sign up for the author’s newsletter on her website to receive an exclusive novella Murder in Milan and be notified of any upcoming releases.
Murder in Paris by Martha Bond will have you craving warm baguettes with real butter and sporting a jaunty beret before you even get to the third chapter. Once again, author Martha Bond has fulfilled all of my 1920s historical cozy mystery fantasies with her second installment in the Lottie Sprigg mysteries. With a deft hand she paints a picture of Paris that has me clamoring to see it! All why catching us to the travels of Lottie and Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Moore is still chasing Prince Manfred of Bavaria, a most eligible bachelor, to another international destination. 19 year-old Lottie, hired ladies companion to Mrs. Moore, an American heiress and divorcee, and Lottie’s faithful corgi, Rosie, accompany her. When Mrs. Moore runs into an old friend both Lottie and Mrs. Moore are soon embroiled in murder and the dynamics of a most eccentric family. I love how expertly Ms. Bond created her cast of characters for this installment. Each member of the family has realistic qualities that border on the contemptible making all of them seem equally plausible as suspects in murder. With the help of Pierre, a bread delivery boy the amiable Lottie has befriended, the two use his bicycle and her sleuthing smarts to ferret out the killer…or killers? Along the way they make some enemies and put themselves in danger. Truly, the plot is exceptional and left me guessing until the end! Even if I had not been provided an advanced reader copy (ARC) of the book in exchange for my honest review I would still highly recommend you read the entire series, including this installment. The books are expertly written and extremely entertaining! I know you will be as pleased as I was to start this journey will Lottie Sprigg and Rosie. And if like me you are craving even more, sign up for the author’s newsletter on her website to receive an exclusive novella Murder in Milan and be notified of any upcoming releases.
January 27, 2025
I liked this a lot. Cozy mysteries are, of course, hit or miss, but this is the second hit I've found with this author. I read this one now because I was itching for some 20s Egypt, and that's the next book in the series.
Lottie and Pierre were adorable, but I have a feeling she'll have a new working boy next book, as she did in Book One. That's a bit sad, but I saw that after this series (4-5 books long; I can't remember) Lottie is back at a country estate. Maybe she'll find lasting love there.
I guessed the killer about halfway through, but I definitely did not guess the bigamy angle nor the daughter's boyfriend's secret of having a newborn with another woman. Salacious. I already mostly forgot the first book's plot, but it's been months. Paris is a more interesting setting to me anyway and it felt authentic (but I'm only familiar with 1920s America and England).
A couple characters sort of fade away (Charles's bride-to-be for one), and I think Charles was meant to have one leg, but they aren't entirely necessary points. I do wonder why the police officer (I listened to this book so I can't spell the French words and names from memory) claimed they may be lenient with Harriet. Uh, no, that was coldblooded murder twice. You abandoned your first husband—he wasn't even abusive—, committed bigamy, and squandered your second husband's inheritance. Come on.
My only other complaint is that damn dog... Why do cozies always need an annoying dog around? At least we aren't constantly being told of its bodily functions or the noises it makes. It comes along with them to unrealistic locations, but ah well. I'll let some things slide.
I hope Mrs. Moore gets her prince in the end (but something about the last book's description tells me no...) but it seems more likely she'll become content alone. I appreciate the simplicity of it all.
Lottie and Pierre were adorable, but I have a feeling she'll have a new working boy next book, as she did in Book One. That's a bit sad, but I saw that after this series (4-5 books long; I can't remember) Lottie is back at a country estate. Maybe she'll find lasting love there.
I guessed the killer about halfway through, but I definitely did not guess the bigamy angle nor the daughter's boyfriend's secret of having a newborn with another woman. Salacious. I already mostly forgot the first book's plot, but it's been months. Paris is a more interesting setting to me anyway and it felt authentic (but I'm only familiar with 1920s America and England).
A couple characters sort of fade away (Charles's bride-to-be for one), and I think Charles was meant to have one leg, but they aren't entirely necessary points. I do wonder why the police officer (
My only other complaint is that damn dog... Why do cozies always need an annoying dog around? At least we aren't constantly being told of its bodily functions or the noises it makes. It comes along with them to unrealistic locations, but ah well. I'll let some things slide.
I hope Mrs. Moore gets her prince in the end (but something about the last book's description tells me no...) but it seems more likely she'll become content alone. I appreciate the simplicity of it all.
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December 31, 2023
another fun and historic adventure
I really enjoy these historical mysteries by Martha Bond. This time Lottie and her employer, Mrs. Moore, have left Venice and traveled to Paris. Oh, let’s not forget her little Corgi, Rosie! Lottie tries to help solve another murder in the beautiful and sophisticated city of lights.
One of the reasons I like this series, and others by Martha Bond, is that her storytelling is engaging and easy to follow. The characters are well developed and the murders, though convincing, are never gratuitous or gruesome. Ms. Bond has also done her homework as she is so good at describing places, events and times.
I’m not looking for heavy, detailed mysteries, but instead a brief trip into another time and place with a few likable characters that almost feel like friends. Good job, Lottie! Good job, Ms. Bond!
I really enjoy these historical mysteries by Martha Bond. This time Lottie and her employer, Mrs. Moore, have left Venice and traveled to Paris. Oh, let’s not forget her little Corgi, Rosie! Lottie tries to help solve another murder in the beautiful and sophisticated city of lights.
One of the reasons I like this series, and others by Martha Bond, is that her storytelling is engaging and easy to follow. The characters are well developed and the murders, though convincing, are never gratuitous or gruesome. Ms. Bond has also done her homework as she is so good at describing places, events and times.
I’m not looking for heavy, detailed mysteries, but instead a brief trip into another time and place with a few likable characters that almost feel like friends. Good job, Lottie! Good job, Ms. Bond!
April 3, 2025
I read and enjoyed the first book in this series and since I liked the characters I wanted to see what happened to them next. Murder in Paris follows wealthy American heiress Mrs. Roberta Moore and her nineteen year old traveling companion Lottie Sprigg, as they travel to Paris. Along for the journey is Rosie, the Corgi they adopted in Venice. When they meet Robert's old friend, Harriet Lenoir, purely by chance, they make plans to spend time together. Shockingly, Harriet's soon to be son-in-law Jacques Marchand is discovered dead after their dinner. Of course Lottie hopes to solve the mystery before they move on to their next vacation location. Following along as Lottie looks for clues is fun. Martha Bond makes it easy to visualize the setting and action. I look forward to the next book.
February 4, 2024
Mystery was good. Everything else was just okay.
3.75 stars
I liked the mystery. It was the most interesting and engaging part of the story. I appreciated the atmosphere of 1920’s Paris. I liked the characters.
I didn’t care for the multiple POVs because it was kind of jarring shift for the pacing. Yes, those were pieces to the puzzle but I think it could have been done in a different way for those reveals. Lottie’s employer constantly chasing this prince around was not a fun part of the story. Again that storyline really took me out of the mystery.
3.75 stars
I liked the mystery. It was the most interesting and engaging part of the story. I appreciated the atmosphere of 1920’s Paris. I liked the characters.
I didn’t care for the multiple POVs because it was kind of jarring shift for the pacing. Yes, those were pieces to the puzzle but I think it could have been done in a different way for those reveals. Lottie’s employer constantly chasing this prince around was not a fun part of the story. Again that storyline really took me out of the mystery.
March 30, 2023
What a delightful story. I love the plethora of 1920’s mysteries out these days. In this series, Lottie is a companion to Mrs. Moore, who’s traveling around Europe trying to snag her next husband. Lottie finds herself in Paris this time and, as usual, Mrs. Moore has no desire to see the sights. Lottie sets out on her own again, seeing a bit of the city and finding a new friend. Not very realistic but such fun to relax and read.
June 25, 2024
Lottie Sprig accompanies her employer, Mrs. Moore, who has plans for husband #4, on a trip from Italy to Paris, but it ends up being far from the romantic trip envisioned. When a body is discovered in the drawing room, Lottie and her wretched dog Rosie are on the hunt for a murderer. When the Bavarian prince in Mrs Moore's gimlet eye moves on, Lottie and her dog are finished with Paris, too, and headed for Cairo.
March 20, 2023
"Murder in Paris", the second book in the new Lottie Sprigg 1920s cozy mystery series is even better than the first (Murder in Venice). The plot is very clever as is the heroine Lottie, traveling companion to the middle-aged rich American Mrs Roberta Moore. Besides having a cute rescue dog who goes everywhere with her, Lottie has a knack for making friends with ordinary people at each location, and her observations and reasoning are respected by the local police authorities.
As is usual with this author, the place setting is very well researched.
I highly recommend this series which is both an enjoyable read and an intriguing mystery.
As is usual with this author, the place setting is very well researched.
I highly recommend this series which is both an enjoyable read and an intriguing mystery.
October 29, 2023
Another great read
I read Martha Bond's books Murder in Milan and then Murder in Venice. This was another great read. I very much like reading books that take place in other places than where I live. The descriptions of the characters and of Paris were well done. I did not figure out who the murderer was until it was revealed in the story.
I read Martha Bond's books Murder in Milan and then Murder in Venice. This was another great read. I very much like reading books that take place in other places than where I live. The descriptions of the characters and of Paris were well done. I did not figure out who the murderer was until it was revealed in the story.
February 3, 2024
A smooth and enjoyable read to while away an afternoon and still have a good mystery as Mrs. Moore tries to get in Prince Manfred's good graces and Lottie befriends a bakery boy. Lottie's delight and awe as she sees and visit various landmarks in Paris is charming too! And - you won't guess the culprit.
November 7, 2025
I didn't read the first in this series but it didn't seem to matter and this book is not at all bad. It got better as it went along. Lottie is clever and appealing. She and her employer Mrs. Moore face two murders at the home of Moore's Parisian friend, Mrs. Lenoir. Finding the culprit is quite a puzzle.
February 19, 2024
Murder in Paris
This is the first time ever reading this author. Although it started out slow, it finally picked up and it was a pretty decent read. The storyline and who did it was definitely not what I expected. There were no indication until the very end.
This is the first time ever reading this author. Although it started out slow, it finally picked up and it was a pretty decent read. The storyline and who did it was definitely not what I expected. There were no indication until the very end.
October 19, 2024
Really enjoying the Lottie Sprigg series. I love amateur sleuths and Lottie is a good one. She gets to travel to exotic places and she makes new friends wherever she goes. And I love Rosie. Plus there is always a body or two with a murder to solve.
November 30, 2024
This is a fun series. Lottie travels around the world--this time she's in Paris--and solves murders! She is a curious, adventurous young lady who has landed a really cushy job--the traveling companion to a wealthy American woman. Easy, run read.
February 14, 2025
I am surprised I have enjoyed these because the writing is kind of cringy / corny but still I have enjoyed it. I am probably super biased of the continuous mention and plot involving a corgi though LOL
August 24, 2023
fun read
I enjoy the characters and the plot was engaging. Lottie is fun to spend time with. I look forward to reading more of the series
I enjoy the characters and the plot was engaging. Lottie is fun to spend time with. I look forward to reading more of the series
October 3, 2023
I enjoyed this book, but seriously, are there no other verbs for dogs’ moving playfully except “skipped?” Maybe scampered, trotted, raced, tumbled, plowed, bounced, bounded… 😬🙄
October 30, 2023
Who killed Jacques Marchand and why??? Because she had been married before??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book.
January 28, 2024
Who killed Jacques Marchand and why??? He was her first husband??? I enjoyed this story and recommended the book
January 30, 2024
Another fun Lottie adventure cozy mystery!
February 6, 2024
This book so gives Roxey Hunter vibes and I L.O.V.E.D it. I am so looking forward to reading the rest of the series. After reading If He Had Been With Me, I needed something a little more lighthearted and friendly to cheer me up and this was the perfect pick. The mystery aspect was still there while still being such a fun read. The only thing I wasn't the most thrilled about is that amount of dialogue in the book. Basically the whole book was one big dialogue... Not really a big issue it just wasn't my favorite thing about the book!
February 16, 2024
This was a pretty good story, but it was set in the 1920s and used modern American slang, which bugged me!
February 21, 2024
Another clever cozy!
Murder in Paris was a most enjoyable read. Complex characters well described and with an interesting twist. Well done Martha...
looking forward to the next.
Murder in Paris was a most enjoyable read. Complex characters well described and with an interesting twist. Well done Martha...
looking forward to the next.
April 12, 2024
Same plot line as the last book, just different location and names. Yawn. I won’t continue with this series
April 14, 2024
continuing on for the plot of Mrs Monroe to catch the Prince......takes us to a great city with intricate characters.Lottie finds herself trying to solve murders
April 27, 2024
Entertaining
Entertaining plot presented through a rather immature writing style. Perhaps the writer will develop a smoother style as Lottie travels to Cairo. I hope so.
Entertaining plot presented through a rather immature writing style. Perhaps the writer will develop a smoother style as Lottie travels to Cairo. I hope so.
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