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The Violet Carlyle Mysteries #11
A Jazzy Little Murder: A Violet Carlyle Cozy Historical Mystery
June 1925. Violet and Jack have returned home from their honeymoon and are back to their old lives. Jack is taking cases again. Violet is writing books with her twin, managing her business interests, and decorating her house.When their crew of friends gather for a night on the town, they intend to enjoy cocktails, jazz, and maybe a very late dinner. What they don't expect is one of the band to fall dead while they dance. The celebration comes to a stumbling halt, and the group turns their attention-once again-to why someone would kill a member of the band.Book ELEVEN in The Violet Carlyle Mysteries. Are you ready for the roaring twenties? For a spunky young woman determined to craft her own life? If so, you'll love Vi, her indulgent twin Vic, and their friends. You might even find your imagination caught by the detective Jack Wakefield. For fans of Carola Dunn, Jacqueline Winspear, Georgette Heyer, Leighann Dobbs, and Lee Strauss.A light, cozy mystery with a fun peek into life in the life of a bright young thing. No swearing, graphic scenes, or cliffhangers.The Violet Carlyle Mysteries1- Murder & The Heir2- Kennington House Murder3- Murder at the Folly 4- A Merry Little Murder*5- Murder Among the Roses6- Murder in the Shallows 7- Gin & Murder 8- Obsidian Murder 9- Murder at the Ladies Club 10- Wedding Vows & Murder11- A Jazzy Little Murder12- Murder by Chocolate 13- A Friendly Little Murder14- Murder by the Sea15- Murder on All Hallows*There are two short stories that fall between A Merry Little Murder and Murder Among the Roses. They are: New Year's Madness and Valentine's Madness.
164 pages, Paperback
Published May 29, 2019
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August 18, 2019
Great to catch up on the lives of the characters
An okay read. A so, so plot but the events in their personal life are very readable. Ham is still fighting against his feelings but is weakening all the while.
Martha is up to her spoilt foolish tricks. Underground jazz clubs, conman and drugs are the order of the day. Even when she can see the object of her current obsession as the cruel, heartless man he is. However when he is stabbed and later collapses she tries to cover up not only for herself but the others involved. Will Vi and her chalkboard solve the crime? Plus Rica is fed up with Ham and is planning a trip abroad. Whilst Kate is close to term and feeling like a beached whale. This doesn't put of Denny who suddenly wants a family. How will everything work out and what will be the outcome?
An okay read. A so, so plot but the events in their personal life are very readable. Ham is still fighting against his feelings but is weakening all the while.
Martha is up to her spoilt foolish tricks. Underground jazz clubs, conman and drugs are the order of the day. Even when she can see the object of her current obsession as the cruel, heartless man he is. However when he is stabbed and later collapses she tries to cover up not only for herself but the others involved. Will Vi and her chalkboard solve the crime? Plus Rica is fed up with Ham and is planning a trip abroad. Whilst Kate is close to term and feeling like a beached whale. This doesn't put of Denny who suddenly wants a family. How will everything work out and what will be the outcome?
March 10, 2021
Pleasant Interlude
This story was the 11th in the series. It is a comfortable incredibly quick read (120 pages of actual story). It is the perfect story to tell after the nail biting, heart wrenching previous story. Do not take the 3*'s as a disparagement. It's just that some book had to be next. It's not the books fault. I enjoyed it for what it is and glad it gave me time to recoup. Looking forward to the next book.
This story was the 11th in the series. It is a comfortable incredibly quick read (120 pages of actual story). It is the perfect story to tell after the nail biting, heart wrenching previous story. Do not take the 3*'s as a disparagement. It's just that some book had to be next. It's not the books fault. I enjoyed it for what it is and glad it gave me time to recoup. Looking forward to the next book.
February 15, 2020
I have long since proclaimed my love of this series. They are unbelievably rich in England in 1925. They have houses and cars and an entourage of friends. And most of the time the victim is a bad guy. The details are astounding--the dresses, the jewelry, the furnishings. Several of the criticisms have centered around the grammar which apparently my mind corrects automatically most of the time because I rarely find myself puzzling over a sentence. These are a fun read, quick, and the good guy always wins. Jack is honest and law abiding. Violet is generous beyond belief. And the friends and family they surround themselves with are entertaining. Bad people are not among the group. If you are reading these books so you can grumble about grammatical errors--you really need to get a life.
August 5, 2019
Dark and deadly secrets!
I have always enjoyed these tales of Violet and her many friends. Who are so fun and shinning! They are truly the shining young things, rich ones having fun at the cost of their parents. Except these young things spend third own money, money that was given them but they still build it into more with business smarts. But they do run around allot to places they shouldn't so occasionally they meet with many undesirables & murder. So they must solve it of course, and they do! Great cozies you'll love from book one to book100!!
I have always enjoyed these tales of Violet and her many friends. Who are so fun and shinning! They are truly the shining young things, rich ones having fun at the cost of their parents. Except these young things spend third own money, money that was given them but they still build it into more with business smarts. But they do run around allot to places they shouldn't so occasionally they meet with many undesirables & murder. So they must solve it of course, and they do! Great cozies you'll love from book one to book100!!
April 23, 2021
An extremely enjoyable series!
I really enjoy this series. 1920’s historical cozy mysteries. Charming characters (except for the evil doers), witty 1920’s dialogue, and yes, there is always a murder....but it always gets solved in a most satisfying manner. Not to give anything away, but.... this one got a little tense toward the ending. Each one can be a stand alone. But start at the beginning of the series so you don’t miss any of the delightful backstory and just enjoy them. There are no cliffhanging endings...yay!
I really enjoy this series. 1920’s historical cozy mysteries. Charming characters (except for the evil doers), witty 1920’s dialogue, and yes, there is always a murder....but it always gets solved in a most satisfying manner. Not to give anything away, but.... this one got a little tense toward the ending. Each one can be a stand alone. But start at the beginning of the series so you don’t miss any of the delightful backstory and just enjoy them. There are no cliffhanging endings...yay!
February 26, 2020
It's been a while since I popped in to a Violet Carlyle mystery. This book was everything I remember the series to be, a perfect cozy mystery. Nothing too gory is described. The characters are all like able . Although I was a tad lost as the author didn't provide any brief re-introductions to who was who. I remember all the main characters but had a hard time remembering who Rita was and how she came into the group. Honestly, I still can't remember but I just read through. Anyways, this book was a great, light read.
October 11, 2021
Read it for the characters!
How did we get to book 11 already? Somehow victor and violet went from annoying young snots tripping into mysteries into good hearted people I adore. Character growth is hard in series, too many authors don't let them grow and change. Honestly the mysteries are, for me, quite secondary to following the Downton Abbey of terror twins. :) Very enjoyable and I love curling up with one after a rough day.
How did we get to book 11 already? Somehow victor and violet went from annoying young snots tripping into mysteries into good hearted people I adore. Character growth is hard in series, too many authors don't let them grow and change. Honestly the mysteries are, for me, quite secondary to following the Downton Abbey of terror twins. :) Very enjoyable and I love curling up with one after a rough day.
October 22, 2022
excellent as always
This was a slightly different story about the foolishness of entitled girls who think they are women. Their choice in men is abysmal and they keep making the same mistakes over and over. They listen to the charm and the words, instead of paying attention to the actions and the way they treat others. Then someone gets stabbed and dies. Ancient story, new plot. I definitely recommend this book.
This was a slightly different story about the foolishness of entitled girls who think they are women. Their choice in men is abysmal and they keep making the same mistakes over and over. They listen to the charm and the words, instead of paying attention to the actions and the way they treat others. Then someone gets stabbed and dies. Ancient story, new plot. I definitely recommend this book.
June 2, 2019
Very Entertaining!
Violet and Jack are back from their honeymoon and plan a night out with their friends. Lila 's silly sister Martha is involved with shady people and involves everyone in her mess. Murder occurs and Violet and crew become involved in proving Martha innocent of the deed! Success, again!!
Violet and Jack are back from their honeymoon and plan a night out with their friends. Lila 's silly sister Martha is involved with shady people and involves everyone in her mess. Murder occurs and Violet and crew become involved in proving Martha innocent of the deed! Success, again!!
July 31, 2019
stop with the people are stupid solutions
while i am aware that people are stupid and don’t just stay quiet when they should, i am tired of this as a solution. there were some clues. it narrowed things down. but there must have been a why to straight up solve the murder. PIs breaking the law and stupid people are no way to solve a mystery.
while i am aware that people are stupid and don’t just stay quiet when they should, i am tired of this as a solution. there were some clues. it narrowed things down. but there must have been a why to straight up solve the murder. PIs breaking the law and stupid people are no way to solve a mystery.
August 22, 2019
Intriguing but mundane
This was my first time reading this author so I am not sure how I feel about her style. The story was real enough but it lacked something I can't put my finger on. Maybe if I read some of the previous books and had more background on the characters....which is one reason for the 3star rating.
This was my first time reading this author so I am not sure how I feel about her style. The story was real enough but it lacked something I can't put my finger on. Maybe if I read some of the previous books and had more background on the characters....which is one reason for the 3star rating.
January 27, 2020
Nothing special and one of my least favorite of this series. I feel like the characters are getting flippant, at least with their dialogue. This one was dealing with a spoiled younger sister who has been making terrible choices and I thought they were all pretty awful to her. Yes, I agree the younger sister was acting terrible but they were not as kind and helpful as they usually are.
July 7, 2020
Good read
I chose this rating mainly because I really enjoy the way the Beth Byers writes. She brings the lives of the pampered aristocrats of England to life and throws in some murder, romance and mayhem. Lady Violet yet solves another murder by sheer tenacity with the help of her friends to the sneer surprise of Inspector Clarkson.
I chose this rating mainly because I really enjoy the way the Beth Byers writes. She brings the lives of the pampered aristocrats of England to life and throws in some murder, romance and mayhem. Lady Violet yet solves another murder by sheer tenacity with the help of her friends to the sneer surprise of Inspector Clarkson.
June 30, 2021
Each book is better than the last
It is a clever murder mystery but equally appealing is the vivid description of the time period. The characters are aware of the constraints of gender and class and discuss them in detail. The murder is set in a clandestine night club with a diverse range of suspects. A great read.
It is a clever murder mystery but equally appealing is the vivid description of the time period. The characters are aware of the constraints of gender and class and discuss them in detail. The murder is set in a clandestine night club with a diverse range of suspects. A great read.
December 17, 2023
A little bit of love, a little bit of fun and a little bit of investigating keeps Violet busy in this installment of the series. Aided by her friends, Violet's process of investigation gets some refining. Life also gets a bit more complicated as the birth of Kate's baby draws near. This series is good, clean fun and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next!
June 14, 2019
Another addictive addition!
An adorable episode as Vi and Jack begin their newly married life together with all of their entourage, plus some, and a new mystery to solve of course! A page turner!
An adorable episode as Vi and Jack begin their newly married life together with all of their entourage, plus some, and a new mystery to solve of course! A page turner!
July 30, 2019
Love this series
I love the characters, such characters! The core group surrounding Lady Violet are wonderfully described, right down to Denny’s love of chocolate and his shifting waist-line struggles. Fabulous characters!
I love the characters, such characters! The core group surrounding Lady Violet are wonderfully described, right down to Denny’s love of chocolate and his shifting waist-line struggles. Fabulous characters!
August 4, 2019
Fun as usual
I truly enjoy these books. It's light reading and the characters are well written.
However, Kate's still pregnant, but the last book I read had her giving birth to twins. Not sure if the author's backtracking or what.
I truly enjoy these books. It's light reading and the characters are well written.
However, Kate's still pregnant, but the last book I read had her giving birth to twins. Not sure if the author's backtracking or what.
July 3, 2020
Enjoyable but .....
All the books in the series have enjoyable story lines and engaging characters but for the American spellings, grammar and terminology in what is supposed to be a period English setting. It's very irritating but if you can put this aside they're not a bad read.
All the books in the series have enjoyable story lines and engaging characters but for the American spellings, grammar and terminology in what is supposed to be a period English setting. It's very irritating but if you can put this aside they're not a bad read.
April 19, 2021
Fun!
I was a bit surprised and put off by how caustic Vi has become in this one. I feel she's called various people idiots and stupid to their faces almost a dozen times. It seemed out of character. Appreciate the twin dynamic. Good pacing.
I was a bit surprised and put off by how caustic Vi has become in this one. I feel she's called various people idiots and stupid to their faces almost a dozen times. It seemed out of character. Appreciate the twin dynamic. Good pacing.
March 23, 2022
uptown girls go slumming
The gang gets involved with a murder while slumming at a rolling tango club. Funny how long the underground club scene has been popular.
Lila’s sister Martha is an idiot.
The gang gets involved with a murder while slumming at a rolling tango club. Funny how long the underground club scene has been popular.
Lila’s sister Martha is an idiot.
June 10, 2019
Enjoyable
I have enjoyed this series. The plots are good and character development is continual throughout the series. Give this series a try.
I have enjoyed this series. The plots are good and character development is continual throughout the series. Give this series a try.
June 16, 2019
A good formula
I've enjoyed every book in this series so far.
Perhaps a little lacking in depth of the murder mystery, but enjoyable none the less.
I've enjoyed every book in this series so far.
Perhaps a little lacking in depth of the murder mystery, but enjoyable none the less.
July 27, 2019
Not very fun. The earlier boks had better stories.
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December 3, 2019
Love these books lots of fun keep writieiy them
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August 4, 2021Night to remember
A fun night on the town turns deadly, and Violet and Jack are tasked with finding the killer -- soon. Wonderful series!
A fun night on the town turns deadly, and Violet and Jack are tasked with finding the killer -- soon. Wonderful series!
August 9, 2021
Easy read
I might need to take a break from the series. The murderers are Bevin incredibly obvious from the beginning of the story
I might need to take a break from the series. The murderers are Bevin incredibly obvious from the beginning of the story
April 20, 2024
3.5* another enjoyable installment but sometimes Violet is just insufferable.
January 11, 2021
Another great cozy mystery! I love this series. I can’t stop reading these books! Ready for the next one!
December 12, 2021
I really enjoy this series. I found it on Kindle unlimited. However I can't find the 5.5 or 8.5 there. Any idea where I can find them?
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