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Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews
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Book conservator turned reluctant sleuth Tory Van Dyne joins forces with a woman who claims to be the ghost of Agatha Christie to solve a mystery in this spectral sequel.
352 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication December 8, 2026
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Amanda Chapman
2 books206 followersAmanda Chapman also writes as Amy Pershing.
Amanda Chapman is a lifelong mystery lover and wordsmith. An enthusiastic fan of traditional mysteries and of New York City she found herself wondering, “What if someone recreated Agatha Christie’s personal library -– even to the furnishings and architecture — in New York City? What would happen in that space?” And thus MRS. CHRISTIE AT THE MYSTERY GUILD LIBRARY, the first in a new series, was born.
Amanda Chapman is a lifelong mystery lover and wordsmith. An enthusiastic fan of traditional mysteries and of New York City she found herself wondering, “What if someone recreated Agatha Christie’s personal library -– even to the furnishings and architecture — in New York City? What would happen in that space?” And thus MRS. CHRISTIE AT THE MYSTERY GUILD LIBRARY, the first in a new series, was born.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 ⭐️
Okay guys, I'm going to be honest. I think my rating for this book is more of a me issue than it is a book issue. So, take this review with a grain of salt and check out the others, all of which so far are 4 and 5 stars!
So, for starters, I didn't read the first book in this series, as I didn't originally realize this was part of a series. Despite this, I had no issues with this book whatsoever. The author does a great job of adding any necessary background information, so don't worry about checking this one out first!
I also have never read an Agatha Christie book or watched a movie based on any of her books (yes, yes, I know, this is very shameful 😭). Because of this, a lot of the references to Agatha Christie books and characters went right over my head, which made me feel like I was missing some underlying context.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book is that it clearly pays homage to Golden Age mysteries and many of the typical rules authors followed during that time. I particularly enjoyed this approach because it allows the reader to actually understand how the detectives/sleuths are coming to their conclusions, while also giving the reader a chance to solve the mystery before the characters do.
With that said, this type of style, since it is also a cozy mystery, tends to move at a slower pace, which is true for this story. At times, I did feel quite bored, especially since a lot of the sleuthing comes from the various characters discussing theories together in the library.
Nevertheless, I do feel like the mystery was well done. There were a lot of twists that had me changing my theories quite often. I also appreciated that the mystery was multilayered, allowing for a more complex story. However, I do feel like parts of the ending were more on the predictable side.
In terms of the characters, I really liked the majority of them!
Letitia made me giggle, as her indignation constantly reminded me of Princess Donut from Dungeon Crawler Carl. I could just hear her yelling, "God Dammit, Brantley!" and "This is an outrage!" So, that was fun. 🤣
Speaking of Brantley, can someone please give this man a large amount of money so he can go chill in Ibiza? He seriously deserves an award for putting up with his aunt. 😅
One of my favourite characters was Sebastian. I really enjoyed how he was characterized as a detective. He was smart and observant, while also being patient and kind. He kind of reminded me of Agent Booth from Bones, which made me like him even more. 😁🥰
The only character I didn't love, and please hear me out, is Tory. I didn't dislike everything about her, and for the most part, I was fine with her. However, she just came off as having a superiority complex when it came to her own intelligence and self-importance. 🙃
While she didn't speak to others in a condescending way, she often had internal thoughts about how smart others were, their "deductions," and needing to bring people back down to earth, even when the person was telling her things they knew to be true AND admitting that they had a good point.
Girl, you also aren't a detective, and you come up with wrong theories too. Please take a seat and stop being a jerk. 😅🫠
Also, why did Tory keep needing to remind the reader that poor Perry took a long smoke break to get paid extra overtime? Have you seen the economy? Give the guy a break. 🤫
Aside from that, I really did enjoy the author's writing. I loved that there were a lot of words I had never come across before, allowing me to extend my vocabulary. It also really helped bring some of the characters to life, especially Tory and Adrian.
Overall, I enjoyed this book for the most part. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I knew more about Agatha Christie and didn't struggle so much with slow burns. Additionally, if the narrator had not only been Tory, it probably would have helped as well.
However, if you are a fan of cozy mysteries, smart sleuths, Golden Age mysteries, and Agatha Christie, I highly recommend checking this one out!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. 💕 The book comes out December 8th, 2026!
Okay guys, I'm going to be honest. I think my rating for this book is more of a me issue than it is a book issue. So, take this review with a grain of salt and check out the others, all of which so far are 4 and 5 stars!
So, for starters, I didn't read the first book in this series, as I didn't originally realize this was part of a series. Despite this, I had no issues with this book whatsoever. The author does a great job of adding any necessary background information, so don't worry about checking this one out first!
I also have never read an Agatha Christie book or watched a movie based on any of her books (yes, yes, I know, this is very shameful 😭). Because of this, a lot of the references to Agatha Christie books and characters went right over my head, which made me feel like I was missing some underlying context.
One thing I really enjoyed about this book is that it clearly pays homage to Golden Age mysteries and many of the typical rules authors followed during that time. I particularly enjoyed this approach because it allows the reader to actually understand how the detectives/sleuths are coming to their conclusions, while also giving the reader a chance to solve the mystery before the characters do.
With that said, this type of style, since it is also a cozy mystery, tends to move at a slower pace, which is true for this story. At times, I did feel quite bored, especially since a lot of the sleuthing comes from the various characters discussing theories together in the library.
Nevertheless, I do feel like the mystery was well done. There were a lot of twists that had me changing my theories quite often. I also appreciated that the mystery was multilayered, allowing for a more complex story. However, I do feel like parts of the ending were more on the predictable side.
In terms of the characters, I really liked the majority of them!
Letitia made me giggle, as her indignation constantly reminded me of Princess Donut from Dungeon Crawler Carl. I could just hear her yelling, "God Dammit, Brantley!" and "This is an outrage!" So, that was fun. 🤣
Speaking of Brantley, can someone please give this man a large amount of money so he can go chill in Ibiza? He seriously deserves an award for putting up with his aunt. 😅
One of my favourite characters was Sebastian. I really enjoyed how he was characterized as a detective. He was smart and observant, while also being patient and kind. He kind of reminded me of Agent Booth from Bones, which made me like him even more. 😁🥰
The only character I didn't love, and please hear me out, is Tory. I didn't dislike everything about her, and for the most part, I was fine with her. However, she just came off as having a superiority complex when it came to her own intelligence and self-importance. 🙃
While she didn't speak to others in a condescending way, she often had internal thoughts about how smart others were, their "deductions," and needing to bring people back down to earth, even when the person was telling her things they knew to be true AND admitting that they had a good point.
Girl, you also aren't a detective, and you come up with wrong theories too. Please take a seat and stop being a jerk. 😅🫠
Also, why did Tory keep needing to remind the reader that poor Perry took a long smoke break to get paid extra overtime? Have you seen the economy? Give the guy a break. 🤫
Aside from that, I really did enjoy the author's writing. I loved that there were a lot of words I had never come across before, allowing me to extend my vocabulary. It also really helped bring some of the characters to life, especially Tory and Adrian.
Overall, I enjoyed this book for the most part. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I knew more about Agatha Christie and didn't struggle so much with slow burns. Additionally, if the narrator had not only been Tory, it probably would have helped as well.
However, if you are a fan of cozy mysteries, smart sleuths, Golden Age mysteries, and Agatha Christie, I highly recommend checking this one out!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. 💕 The book comes out December 8th, 2026!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
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⏱ Duration: 4 hours | ARC by NetGalley
Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
🏷️ Publisher name: Berkley
Published date: December 8, 2026 (expected)
Agatha Christie as a ghost is a fabulous concept, and adding her as a sleuth is simply marvelous. I would have been happy with the ghost alone, but giving her a murder to solve sold me on Amanda Chapman’s entire series. I was partway through when I realized this is book two, and I immediately went hunting for book one on audiobook. The book gives enough background that it mostly works on its own, but some backstory from the first installment lands better if you’ve read it, so I’d recommend starting at the beginning.
Christie fans will be delighted by the chapter openers, each of which pairs a quote from one of her novels with what’s about to unfold. It’s a gold mine for anyone who loves her work, and the title is a clever play on Christie’s Murder in the Mews, tied neatly into the stolen rare edition at the heart of the plot. The characters are a big part of the charm too, especially Mairead, a child with an old soul whom I loved from start to finish. I also spent a good part of the book wondering whether Adrian is queer, and I’m curious whether the series will ever say.
Where the book lost me was the solution. So many characters turn out to be involved in the crime that the web became too complicated to keep straight, and it stretched my patience. The recording at the end felt too perfect, and the closing was so neat that I couldn’t quite believe it. After such a charming setup, I wanted a resolution that felt earned rather than convenient.
Still, the premise, the Christie love woven through every chapter, and a cast I enjoyed spending time with more than made up for a wrap-up that didn’t convince me. I’ll be reading book one next and continuing with the series, and I’d happily recommend it to Christie devotees and cozy mystery fans who like a touch of the supernatural.
Would I recommend it?
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews gave me a ghost Agatha Christie who also solves the crime, and that pairing sold me on the whole series. The chapter-opening Christie quotes are gold for fans, and Mairead is a character you will love from the first page. The plot got crowded and the wrap-up was a little too smooth for me, which cost it a star. Still, if you love Christie, add this to your TBR and mark December 8, 2026 on your calendar.
⏱ Duration: 4 hours | ARC by NetGalley
Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery
🏷️ Publisher name: Berkley
Published date: December 8, 2026 (expected)
Agatha Christie as a ghost is a fabulous concept, and adding her as a sleuth is simply marvelous. I would have been happy with the ghost alone, but giving her a murder to solve sold me on Amanda Chapman’s entire series. I was partway through when I realized this is book two, and I immediately went hunting for book one on audiobook. The book gives enough background that it mostly works on its own, but some backstory from the first installment lands better if you’ve read it, so I’d recommend starting at the beginning.
Christie fans will be delighted by the chapter openers, each of which pairs a quote from one of her novels with what’s about to unfold. It’s a gold mine for anyone who loves her work, and the title is a clever play on Christie’s Murder in the Mews, tied neatly into the stolen rare edition at the heart of the plot. The characters are a big part of the charm too, especially Mairead, a child with an old soul whom I loved from start to finish. I also spent a good part of the book wondering whether Adrian is queer, and I’m curious whether the series will ever say.
Where the book lost me was the solution. So many characters turn out to be involved in the crime that the web became too complicated to keep straight, and it stretched my patience. The recording at the end felt too perfect, and the closing was so neat that I couldn’t quite believe it. After such a charming setup, I wanted a resolution that felt earned rather than convenient.
Still, the premise, the Christie love woven through every chapter, and a cast I enjoyed spending time with more than made up for a wrap-up that didn’t convince me. I’ll be reading book one next and continuing with the series, and I’d happily recommend it to Christie devotees and cozy mystery fans who like a touch of the supernatural.
Would I recommend it?
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews gave me a ghost Agatha Christie who also solves the crime, and that pairing sold me on the whole series. The chapter-opening Christie quotes are gold for fans, and Mairead is a character you will love from the first page. The plot got crowded and the wrap-up was a little too smooth for me, which cost it a star. Still, if you love Christie, add this to your TBR and mark December 8, 2026 on your calendar.
October 7, 2026
I really love this series. The “Christie Club” characters are interesting and so perfect for this story. I enjoyed that the author has the romance of Tori and detective Mendez-Cruz moving forward. The mystery was interesting. I do wish Mrs. M was more prominent in the plot, but it didn’t take away my enjoyment of the story.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book was so delightful I’m not sure how I missed the first one in the series (Mrs. Christie and the Mystery Guild Library). Chapman juggles several almost twee elements and manages to pull it off beautifully. The set up: heroine and book conservator Tory Van Dyne has a sweet deal. She’s part of a wealthy and old New York family, and as a result, she owns a building – left to her by her grandmother - in one of the posher neighborhoods in the city. It contains her apartment, her book conservatory workspace, and, as a tenant, the Mystery Guild library. As this book opens, Tory is attending the board meeting where they are deciding how best to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the library.
The centerpiece of the celebration is an incredibly rare and valuable edition of Agatha Christie’s 1937 collection of Hercule Poirot stories, Murder in the Mews, an edition Tory’s neighbor, Letitia Grayson, has just acquired. It’s decided that a dinner will be held at Letitia’s home and the group will head to the library to view the book and see a little Hercule Poirot entertainment Letitia has arranged. So far, so good. The evening goes as planned, down to some special cocktails resurrected from the past to get the guests (or donors) loosened up enough to make generous contributions to the library.
When a body is found not in the mews but in the American equivalent of a mews, the alley behind the library, all heck breaks loose. The body is discovered toward the end of the celebration by the Poirot impersonator, and it’s Tory who ends up summoning the police and waiting alone with a dead man in an alley for them to arrive. To cap it off, the Christie book is also missing. Tory and young Detective Helen Lee are certain the two crimes are connected.
This book also has a bit of romance. Tory’s amore, who has been in Europe chasing down a bad guy, has just returned and as it happens is heading up the murder investigation. Because Tory can offer actual expertise to help locate the missing volume, she’s folded into some of the detective’s work. However, that doesn’t stop Tory and a group of her friends from carrying out their own investigation.
Before Tory’s grandmother died, she put quite a lot of thought and effort into recreating Agatha Christie’s Greenway sitting room, right down to the books Christie had on her shelves. It’s here that the amateur group meets often at 5 p.m. to share cocktails and deductions, and where they are joined by the shade of Agatha herself, known to the group as Mrs. Mallowan (her married name). Because author Chapman folds this so naturally into the story and then proceeds to make the character of Agatha indelible and to also fit with what is known about her, she seems almost real. I was certainly able to suspend any disbelief I had and enjoy the deductive gems that Agatha supplies the group as she works an embroidery hoop.
The bits threaded through the book about book collecting and conservatorship make the book a real stand out – the specificity makes it special. It’s a bit of a fantasy, of course – the lovely home, the library itself, Mrs. Christie in the library, and Tory’s romance with the detective. Who cares, though? The whole thing works and this book is a pure joy to read.
The centerpiece of the celebration is an incredibly rare and valuable edition of Agatha Christie’s 1937 collection of Hercule Poirot stories, Murder in the Mews, an edition Tory’s neighbor, Letitia Grayson, has just acquired. It’s decided that a dinner will be held at Letitia’s home and the group will head to the library to view the book and see a little Hercule Poirot entertainment Letitia has arranged. So far, so good. The evening goes as planned, down to some special cocktails resurrected from the past to get the guests (or donors) loosened up enough to make generous contributions to the library.
When a body is found not in the mews but in the American equivalent of a mews, the alley behind the library, all heck breaks loose. The body is discovered toward the end of the celebration by the Poirot impersonator, and it’s Tory who ends up summoning the police and waiting alone with a dead man in an alley for them to arrive. To cap it off, the Christie book is also missing. Tory and young Detective Helen Lee are certain the two crimes are connected.
This book also has a bit of romance. Tory’s amore, who has been in Europe chasing down a bad guy, has just returned and as it happens is heading up the murder investigation. Because Tory can offer actual expertise to help locate the missing volume, she’s folded into some of the detective’s work. However, that doesn’t stop Tory and a group of her friends from carrying out their own investigation.
Before Tory’s grandmother died, she put quite a lot of thought and effort into recreating Agatha Christie’s Greenway sitting room, right down to the books Christie had on her shelves. It’s here that the amateur group meets often at 5 p.m. to share cocktails and deductions, and where they are joined by the shade of Agatha herself, known to the group as Mrs. Mallowan (her married name). Because author Chapman folds this so naturally into the story and then proceeds to make the character of Agatha indelible and to also fit with what is known about her, she seems almost real. I was certainly able to suspend any disbelief I had and enjoy the deductive gems that Agatha supplies the group as she works an embroidery hoop.
The bits threaded through the book about book collecting and conservatorship make the book a real stand out – the specificity makes it special. It’s a bit of a fantasy, of course – the lovely home, the library itself, Mrs. Christie in the library, and Tory’s romance with the detective. Who cares, though? The whole thing works and this book is a pure joy to read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book was a 4.5 stars for me. It was wonderful to go back to the Mystery Guild Library with all its zany characters. Tory is her usual quirky self, working on conserving books and waiting for Sebastian to come home from an overseas assignment tracking down a known criminal. In book news, her neighbor Letitia Grayson had just purchased a very rare and valuable copy of Christie's Murder in the Mews and insisted that it be displayed at the Mystery Guild Libraries Golden anniversary fundraiser. Not only does she want the glory, but she also wants to rub the fact that she won it at auction into the noses of several other donors. As much as Adrian Gooding, our main librarian, would like to avoid her, the book is a draw, and she also plans on bringing a Hercule Poirot impersonator to entertain the big money donors. Everything moves along famously until the book goes missing, and a guest is found murdered in the alley behind the library! Can Tory and her team figure out what happened? Is it luck that brings Detective Mendez-Cruz home in time to help with the investigation? Will Mrs. Christie/Mallowan be around to help solve the murder and find the stolen book? Come along for another nuisanced mystery with all our favorite players from book one. Thanks to #Netgally, #BerkleyPress, and the author for an opportunity to try and figure it out! #MrsChristieandtheMysteryintheMews #MrsChristieMysteries #AmandaChapman #bookreview #bookidea #retiredreader
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Despite not being an Agatha Christie fan, I took a chance on the first one in this series and loved it so I was really looking forward to reading this one. Unfortunately, this one lacked the magic that I loved in the first. I found the writing didn’t flow as well for me and was almost a chore to get through, filled with repetition as the case went on, and unnecessary wardrobe details, and the characters lacked warmth. The mystery itself was easy to figure out and I found myself skimming to the end. And the “love love love” thing might play well in the audio, but it seemed excessive and got annoying as the book went on. Was I grumpy and not in the mood for this story? Maybe. But it just didn’t work for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the review copy.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the review copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
First, just in case your idea of what the mews are was as fuzzy as mine, I broke down and looked it up again. One of those things I probably knew but hadn't thought about since, well, possibly since reading the original Christie mystery utilizing the term. I knew there was more to it than "just a fancy name for alley" but wanted to be sure. Bottom line, it's a set of long and narrow private lanes that ran behind upscale homes and buildings back in the day. Their primary use was to provide access to the stables and carriage homes that also stood behind prosperous buildings. While relatively rare nowadays, they still exist. Anyway, the mews in question are located behind the now Mystery Guild Library that Tory Van Dyne inherited from her grandmother. The only stipulation was an easy one for Tory, to not only preserve the library itself on the first two floors but perhaps more to the point, the Christie Room. Her grandmother, a huge Christie fan, had created it to be an exact replica of Agatha Christie's own home parlor.
A member of the library board has discovered a somewhat rare copy of Christie's book "Murder in the Mews" and has arranged to display it there during a celebration of the library's 50th anniversary. That is when things begin to go very wrong. Not only is the rare book stolen but a body is discovered. I bet you guessed where. The mews. That's when Tory and her eclectic band of friends turn sleuth again. They have some amazing help although most are unaware of the identity of the lovely, perceptive older lady who mysteriously joins them in the Christie Room. Of course, it's Agatha herself, albeit in ghost form but looks, feels, and acts as if she's living. What fun. I love how they simply accept her with no real idea who she is. Well, maybe a couple suspect but they continue to operate as if she's, well, the perceptively smart older lady she appears. They've got a lot to investigate, too, as not only is this a twisty mystery with many red herrings but, well, determining who killed the man isn't easy.Why? Because....oh, no, not going to reveal more of the plot than I already have.
Bottom line, while I was unsure about this one going into the series, I've been all aboard since. Tory is likable, as are the regulars. Wait until you meet Mairead Butler, an eleven year old who could give Nancy Drew a run for her money on sleuthing. Tory and her sister Nic, an actress, have an adventure just riding the subway, too, which was fun. Tory's boyfriend, Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz is pretty hot, too, so Tory is doubly thrilled to have him return from a sensitive job just in time to take over the murder investigation. Well, that and make Tory all starry eyed. Some romance but gentle and behind closed doors for those who care. So, some romance, fun characters, lots of Christie references (and not even from the Christie character), revenge motives, not to mention greed and pride, and, at least to me, a surprising twist of an ending. Seriously, stay tuned until the end. My thanks to #BerkleyPublishingGroup and #NetGalley for introducing me to Tory and those about her, especially the ghostly but still on-top-of-her-game Agatha Christie. This series has become one of those early peeks that I'm always anxiously awaiting to see what's next for everyone.
A member of the library board has discovered a somewhat rare copy of Christie's book "Murder in the Mews" and has arranged to display it there during a celebration of the library's 50th anniversary. That is when things begin to go very wrong. Not only is the rare book stolen but a body is discovered. I bet you guessed where. The mews. That's when Tory and her eclectic band of friends turn sleuth again. They have some amazing help although most are unaware of the identity of the lovely, perceptive older lady who mysteriously joins them in the Christie Room. Of course, it's Agatha herself, albeit in ghost form but looks, feels, and acts as if she's living. What fun. I love how they simply accept her with no real idea who she is. Well, maybe a couple suspect but they continue to operate as if she's, well, the perceptively smart older lady she appears. They've got a lot to investigate, too, as not only is this a twisty mystery with many red herrings but, well, determining who killed the man isn't easy.Why? Because....oh, no, not going to reveal more of the plot than I already have.
Bottom line, while I was unsure about this one going into the series, I've been all aboard since. Tory is likable, as are the regulars. Wait until you meet Mairead Butler, an eleven year old who could give Nancy Drew a run for her money on sleuthing. Tory and her sister Nic, an actress, have an adventure just riding the subway, too, which was fun. Tory's boyfriend, Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz is pretty hot, too, so Tory is doubly thrilled to have him return from a sensitive job just in time to take over the murder investigation. Well, that and make Tory all starry eyed. Some romance but gentle and behind closed doors for those who care. So, some romance, fun characters, lots of Christie references (and not even from the Christie character), revenge motives, not to mention greed and pride, and, at least to me, a surprising twist of an ending. Seriously, stay tuned until the end. My thanks to #BerkleyPublishingGroup and #NetGalley for introducing me to Tory and those about her, especially the ghostly but still on-top-of-her-game Agatha Christie. This series has become one of those early peeks that I'm always anxiously awaiting to see what's next for everyone.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews is the 2nd book in Amanda Chapman's Mrs. Christie series and it is just as engaging as the first book! This is a romantic cozy mystery with awesome characters, some swoon-worthy romance and a multifaceted cozy mystery. It's everything I love in a book! It helps to have read the first book but the author does a good job with explaining the backstory. Tory Van Dyne inherited the building that houses her apartment and the Mystery Guild Library which includes the Agatha Christie Room. Tory's Grandmother created the room as an exact replica of Agatha Christie's personal library at Greenway House in England. They are having the Library's 50th Anniversary Celebration and the Library Board decides to feature one of its member's rare copy of The Murder in the Mews. They also invite a Poirot impersonator. Towards the end of the evening the book The Mystery in the Mews is missing and one of the attendees is found dead. The suspects are the Board members and other attendees. Tory just started dating Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz and then he gets a work assignment that takes him away for 6 months. He returns just in time to be the lead on the murder investigation and they are very happy to be reunited! There is some flirty talk, a little swoon-worthy romance and not quite closed door but fairly tame. We learn more about Sebastian which I liked. Tory's actress cousin Nicola (Nic) is the character Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tory and Nic are close which is nice.. When Mrs. Christie (married name Mrs. Mallowan) visits to help with the case, they assemble the sleuthing group Agatha Inc. The members are Mrs. Christie, Tory, her coworker and friend Adrian, Nic, 11 year old Maraid and Sebastian. They work together to sort through the secrets and lies to solve the mystery. Keep reading though because with some twists and more clues the story isn't over until the very end! There is quite a bit going on between the missing book and the murder. Agatha Christie's visits add to the story but her detective work isn't as much a focal point as in the first book. This is a fantastic story with an intriguing mystery and wonderful characters that feel like friends. I loved every minute and couldn't put it diwn! I#AMysteryInTheMews #MrsChristie #BerkleyPublishing #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the 2nd book in the Mrs Christie mystery series. Tory Van Dyne is a 30 something book conservator who works out of her house inherited from her grandmother with the condition that she continue the Mystery Guild Library on the first two floors. The library has a Christie room that is an exact replica of Agatha Christie’s home parlor created by Tory’s grandmother who was a great fan of Agatha Christie. Tory and the director of the library Adrian are hosting a 50th anniversary party at the library in the Christie room as their annual fundraiser. Library patron and board member Letitia Grayson has offered to display her newly acquired rare Agatha Christie book of Murder In The Mews with a unique art cover. On the night of the party, Letitia has brought in a Hercule Poirot impersonator Hank Perry to entertain the attendees but at the end of the evening, Mrs. Grayson’s book has been stolen and Hank Perry runs in claiming there is a dead body in the alley. Tory and Adrian go out to investigate and confirm there is a dead body and call the police. Tory is shocked when her love interest Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz also appears at the house as he has been out of the country for the last 6 months. Later that evening Tory heads back to the Christie room hoping she is going to see Mrs. Christie or Mrs Malloween (Mrs. M) as everyone knows her. She has appeared from the afterlife to help Tory and her friends solve the murder and theft of the book. Mrs. Christie recommends they begin their meetings to investigate the matters of the theft and murder. The same amazing group of characters are on the case so Tory reaches out to Nic (Tory’s cousin and actress), Sebastian, Mairhead and her dog Tony(11 year old daughter of Nic’s love interest and learning book conservation from Tory), Adrian are on the case. Sebastian and Tory romances heats up as does the murder investigation. This is a good solid mystery and the twist with Mrs. M from the great beyond is very creative. I do think reading the series in order is beneficial but not mandatory. I look forward to the next in this series. Highly recommend.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This series just continues to delight me as a reader. I love the idea of Agatha Christie, a bit bored with the afterlife, returning to help the diverse denizens that Tory Van Dyne has gathered around herself at the Mystery Guild Library. Tory inherited the New York mansion from her grandmother with the understanding that the main floor and second floor would be dedicated to being a mystery library, complete with the faithful rendition of Agatha Christie Mallowan's library in her Greeway, England home built by Grandmother.
As the story begins. a rare copy of the namesake book Mystery in the Mews signed by the author herself being displayed at a fundraiser for the library when it is stolen. This occurs during a performance by a Hercule Poirot impersonator, Hank Perry. Almost immediately after that discovery, a man is found dead in the mews behind the library by Mr. Perry. When Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz enters to oversee the investigations, and all of the other guests and police leave, the crew is complete again and Tory finds Mrs. Mallowan in the library ready to assist in her own inimitable manner.
This was an interesting plot with a number of twists and unexpected turns along the way. The characters in this series are complex and unique personalities that I thoroughly enjoy meeting and getting to know more, but I did find the romance angle a bit awkward. It seemed the couple made a huge leap between the first book and this one, but the reader missed all that happening. Other than that, i loved everything about the book. Either way, i definitely recommend this book to everyone. It is a wonderful read with interesting characters and a fun plot.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of the book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
As the story begins. a rare copy of the namesake book Mystery in the Mews signed by the author herself being displayed at a fundraiser for the library when it is stolen. This occurs during a performance by a Hercule Poirot impersonator, Hank Perry. Almost immediately after that discovery, a man is found dead in the mews behind the library by Mr. Perry. When Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz enters to oversee the investigations, and all of the other guests and police leave, the crew is complete again and Tory finds Mrs. Mallowan in the library ready to assist in her own inimitable manner.
This was an interesting plot with a number of twists and unexpected turns along the way. The characters in this series are complex and unique personalities that I thoroughly enjoy meeting and getting to know more, but I did find the romance angle a bit awkward. It seemed the couple made a huge leap between the first book and this one, but the reader missed all that happening. Other than that, i loved everything about the book. Either way, i definitely recommend this book to everyone. It is a wonderful read with interesting characters and a fun plot.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an early copy of the book in exchange for my honest thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews is a worthy successor to Amanda Chapman’s first Mrs. Christie mystery. Tory Van Dyne is holding a fundraiser for the Mystery Guild Library’s fiftieth anniversary, featuring a rare, signed, first edition, first printing of Agatha Christie’s Murder in the Mews with the original cover by Macartney owned by the Library’s supporter Letitia Grayson. A select group of the library’s supporters are invited to the Christie Room to see this marvelous book, mingle, donate and be entertained by a Hercule Poirot impersonator. Everything goes well at first but by the time the event ends one of the guests is found murdered in the Mews behind the library and the rare book has been stolen. Chauvinist Detective Wozniak and Detective Helen Lee begin their investigation of the bizarre details of the murder and the theft of the book. The investigation changes when Tory’s love, Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz arrives and takes control. With Sebastian in charge and Mrs. Christie aka Mrs. “Mallowan.” once more visible the Agatha Inc. group of Tory, Sebastian, Adrian, Nicola and Mairead and her Yorkie, Tony gather in the Christie Room to discuss the murder and theft. As per any Christie novel there are many suspects and many “facts” that sometimes lead the wrong way. Well written, enjoyable novel that ends in a surprising resolution. Good to ‘see’ Mrs. Christie again along with her sleuthing team. 5 stars
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the second book in this series by Amanda Chapman. I really enjoyed the first book and I loved this book also! The characters are so much fun and so interesting and quirky. I love how they just accept Mrs. Mallowan without giving too much thought to who she is and how she shows up whenever there is a murder. I think if there was a murder in my library and Agatha Christie showed up I would want her help too! Tory Van Dyne is an especially well developed character and I find myself cheering for her and enjoying her overcoming her challenges in life and finding joy in what she does. The mystery in this book was really well written and it was so much fun to figure out along with Mrs. M and her crew. I was surprised at the ending and although I don’t want to give away any spoilers, it was interesting how many people wanted one man dead! I hope there will be more books in this series. I would love to get to read about Agatha Christie and her friends in present day NYC solving more mysteries.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews is the second installment in the Mrs. Christie series, and it continues to be a fun, twisty mystery with strong writing and an engaging cast. The story begins with the theft of a rare Agatha Christie edition, quickly escalating when a murder follows. Tory Van Dyne, a book conservator, teams up with several memorable characters, including her romantic interest Detective Mendez and Mrs. Christie herself, who joins the investigation from beyond to help unravel both the disappearance and the murder. The plot offers plenty of suspects and well‑timed secrets that unfold along the way, keeping the mystery lively. One particularly charming element is Mrs. Christie’s appearances in the library’s Christie Room, where her logical insights and pointed questions add a delightful touch to the sleuthing. Overall, this entry maintains the series’ playful tone and satisfying twists, and I will definitely be continuing with future installments.
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Berkley for the advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I wish I had started this series with the first book, but it was also fine as a stand alone.
The mystery was fun with a lot of twists and turns, but it took me a little time to get into the story. When a man is murdered outside the mystery library she lives above, Tory investigates all the twists and turns along with friends and the ghost of Agatha Christie.
A fun mystery with so many suspects and different threads to follow.
Thank you to #NetGalley and #BerkleyPublishingGroup for an ARC
The mystery was fun with a lot of twists and turns, but it took me a little time to get into the story. When a man is murdered outside the mystery library she lives above, Tory investigates all the twists and turns along with friends and the ghost of Agatha Christie.
A fun mystery with so many suspects and different threads to follow.
Thank you to #NetGalley and #BerkleyPublishingGroup for an ARC
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The second book in this series Mrs. Christie and The Murder in the Mews can be read as a stand alone. However, reading the first book will familiarize you with the characters.
As an Agatha Christie fan and a fan of cozy mysteries, this book hit the nail on the head for me. I loved all the Agatha Christie book mentions and found Sebastian and Mairead (a child) to be my favorites. Mrs. Christie as a ghost is a bit far fetched and yet such a fun addition.
As an Agatha Christie fan and a fan of cozy mysteries, this book hit the nail on the head for me. I loved all the Agatha Christie book mentions and found Sebastian and Mairead (a child) to be my favorites. Mrs. Christie as a ghost is a bit far fetched and yet such a fun addition.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Anything Agatha Christie will be in my sights, and Thor’s book is no exception. It is another delightful addition to this series. Mrs M portrays exactly what Agatha Christie would have been like if she were in one of her own novels. Spend a cozy evening or two with this novel while enjoying a cup of tea.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mrs. Christie and the Mystery in the Mews is the 2nd book in Amanda Chapman's Mrs. Christie series and it is just as engaging as the first book! This is a romantic cozy mystery with awesome characters, some swoon-worthy romance and a multifaceted cozy mystery. It's everything I love in a book! It helps to have read the first book but the author does a good job with explaining the backstory. Tory Van Dyne inherited the building that houses her apartment and the Mystery Guild Library which includes the Agatha Christie Room. Tory's Grandmother created the room as an exact replica of Agatha Christie's personal library at Greenway House in England. They are having the Library's 50th Anniversary Celebration and the Library Board decides to feature one of its member's rare copy of The Murder in the Mews. They also invite a Poirot impersonator. Towards the end of the evening the book The Mystery in the Mews is missing and one of the attendees is found dead. The suspects are the Board members and other attendees. Tory just started dating Detective Sebastian Mendez-Cruz and then he gets a work assignment that takes him away for 6 months. He returns just in time to be the lead on the murder investigation and they are very happy to be reunited! There is some flirty talk, a little swoon-worthy romance and not quite closed door but fairly tame. We learn more about Sebastian which I liked. Tory's actress cousin Nicola (Nic) is the character Puck in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tory and Nic are close which is nice.. When Mrs. Christie (married name Mrs. Mallowan) visits to help with the case, they assemble the sleuthing group Agatha Inc. The members are Mrs. Christie, Tory, her coworker and friend Adrian, Nic, 11 year old Maraid and Sebastian. They work together to sort through the secrets and lies to solve the mystery. Keep reading though because with some twists and more clues the story isn't over until the very end! There is quite a bit going on between the missing book and the murder. Agatha Christie's visits add to the story but her detective work isn't as much a focal point as in the first book. This is a fantastic story with an intriguing mystery and wonderful characters that feel like friends. I loved every minute and couldn't put it diwn! #AMysteryInTheMews #MrsChristie #BerkleyPublishing #NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Having recently read the first book in this new series, I was glad to see the release of the second book. Very much a nod to Murder on the Orient Express. Delightfully fun.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A good follow-up to the first book in the series but can be read as a standalone. The plot (involving the theft of a rare book) is complicated, and watching Agatha Christie gently steer the investigation is delightful. The other main character, Tory Van Dyne, shows a good deal of growth in her character arc as she learns to enter the world more after a previous accident left emotional scars. Thanks to Berkley and NetGalley for the eARC.
June 30, 2026
Tory and the ghost of Agatha Christie are back (along with the rest of the team) to solve another crime when Manhattan's Mystery Guild's fundraising event of the year ends in murder. This one is too close for comfort when the crime takes place where Tory not only works as a book conservator, but lives and rents her downstairs to the Library. Oh, and an extremely valuable first edition of an Agatha Christie novel has also gone missing.
This second of the series is a delight with our favorite characters back for round two and weekly meet-ups of the gang to discuss the case with Agatha Christie's ghost, although that part is something only Tory knows. Delightful!
This second of the series is a delight with our favorite characters back for round two and weekly meet-ups of the gang to discuss the case with Agatha Christie's ghost, although that part is something only Tory knows. Delightful!
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