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Murder on the Village Green
Lower Diddleton’s village green boasts a duck pond, a cricket pitch … and a dead body!
England, 1921. Murder has stunned the peaceful village where news reporter Lady Felicity Quick grew up. But she’s further confounded when a dashing journalist from London is given the story that should have been hers.
Refusing to give up, Felicity uses her local connections to research her article and unearth Lower Diddleton’s secrets, speaking to everyone from the village baker to the pub landlord to the president of the plant and floral society.
But when a family friend becomes the prime suspect, Felicity has no choice but to team up with her rival to find the true killer. Can Felicity solve the mystery before the wrong person takes the blame and the real murderer gets away with it?
If you love puzzling murders set in the charming English countryside of the 1920s, then you will love this cozy mystery series! For fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey, Verity Bright, and Catherine Coles. Start the series today!
England, 1921. Murder has stunned the peaceful village where news reporter Lady Felicity Quick grew up. But she’s further confounded when a dashing journalist from London is given the story that should have been hers.
Refusing to give up, Felicity uses her local connections to research her article and unearth Lower Diddleton’s secrets, speaking to everyone from the village baker to the pub landlord to the president of the plant and floral society.
But when a family friend becomes the prime suspect, Felicity has no choice but to team up with her rival to find the true killer. Can Felicity solve the mystery before the wrong person takes the blame and the real murderer gets away with it?
If you love puzzling murders set in the charming English countryside of the 1920s, then you will love this cozy mystery series! For fans of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey, Verity Bright, and Catherine Coles. Start the series today!
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2021
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Rosie Hunt
12 books53 followersRosie Hunt is a British author of cozy mysteries both puzzling and historical. Her books include the Lady Felicity Quick mystery series set in the green and pleasant countryside of southwest England in the 1920s.
A history addict and former journalist, Rosie grew up immersed in the worlds of Poirot and Miss Marple. This early exposure to baffling murder mysteries rather coloured her outlook on life, and it was only a matter of time before she wrote her own.
Rosie loves clotted cream, knitting, and Golden Age crime fiction and never misses an opportunity to visit a National Trust property. She lives with her husband and their fluffy, four-pawed overlord on a river in Northern Europe.
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A history addict and former journalist, Rosie grew up immersed in the worlds of Poirot and Miss Marple. This early exposure to baffling murder mysteries rather coloured her outlook on life, and it was only a matter of time before she wrote her own.
Rosie loves clotted cream, knitting, and Golden Age crime fiction and never misses an opportunity to visit a National Trust property. She lives with her husband and their fluffy, four-pawed overlord on a river in Northern Europe.
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May 9, 2023
Murder, Witty
England, 1921. Murder has stunned the peaceful village where news reporter Lady Felicity Quick grew up. But she’s further confounded when a dashing journalist from London is given the story that should have been hers.
Refusing to give up, Felicity uses her local connections to research her article and unearth Lower Diddleton’s secrets, speaking to everyone from the village baker to the pub landlord to the president of the plant and floral society.
This is a witty murder mystery. Felicity has no idea how Nora is involved in the murder but she is determined to find out.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
England, 1921. Murder has stunned the peaceful village where news reporter Lady Felicity Quick grew up. But she’s further confounded when a dashing journalist from London is given the story that should have been hers.
Refusing to give up, Felicity uses her local connections to research her article and unearth Lower Diddleton’s secrets, speaking to everyone from the village baker to the pub landlord to the president of the plant and floral society.
This is a witty murder mystery. Felicity has no idea how Nora is involved in the murder but she is determined to find out.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited. This in no way affects my opinion of this book.
January 4, 2022
I enjoyed "Murder on the Village Green" very much. The main character was well drawn, and the setting and actions of the various characters rang true for the time period. The mystery kept me guessing until the very end. No spelling or grammatical errors that I noticed. I plan to purchase the next book in the series. I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
March 18, 2024
Delightful!
While I had a little taste of the storytelling skills of Rosie Hunt with a short prequel to the series and I was intrigued by it, I have been pleasantly surprised by the level of details and historical accuracy, the vivid descriptions and great characters in this first book.
Definitely a joy to read!
While I had a little taste of the storytelling skills of Rosie Hunt with a short prequel to the series and I was intrigued by it, I have been pleasantly surprised by the level of details and historical accuracy, the vivid descriptions and great characters in this first book.
Definitely a joy to read!
December 8, 2023
Толкова много съм разглезила от силни благородни дами – детективи, които помитат мъже, убийци и досадни роднини с лекотата на ураган, че когато попаднах на горкичката лейди Фелисити Куик, малко се позачудих относно литературните си вкусове. Защото лейди Сиси – представете си как се изписва на английски, и колко непристойно кикотене съм му ударила вече седем книги , е неуверена, лесно смущаваща се, не особено брилянтна, смела или безсрамна, и на всичкото отгоре се разхожда с малко йоркенце под мишница, което за разлика от повечето животински фамилиари в този суб-жанр на криминалната литература, не върши съвсем никаква работа, освен да е… ами малко и сладко, и да спи на специално одеяло с вековен тартан. Малко обезсърчаващо начало ще кажете, и ще сте прави. Но…
Но лейди Фелисити има интересната съдба да има градация в живота си – почва като абсолютно безволева, подчинена на брат си и баба си богата наследница, която има амбиции да стане сериозен журналист, въпреки че обективно погледнато става само за светската хроника. Но интересният живот покрай нея, и най-вече съмнително високото количество трупове из британската провинция, започват да затвърдяват характера ѝ и да изграждат гръбнака на младата ни детективска надежда. Да, бавничко е, прешлен по прешлен, костица по костица, направо болезнен за наблюдение процес, но нашето момиче започва полека-лека да тропка с краченце, да вдига носленце и въобще да иска да стане сериозен разследващ журналист и детектив по съвместителство. Дали ще ѝ се получи? Има надежда.
Това е една неконвенционална поредица на дамския криминален жанр, дали защото отразява с главната си героиня житейската несигурност на авторката, или таргетира милионите неуверени в себе си читателки по света – не знам. Аз винаги ще предпочитам силните, вдъхновяващи мис Фишъри и многобройните им братовчедки, вместо вероятно доста по-реалистичните и исторически достоверни тихички и самомнителни лейди Куикита, но нека странният избор на протагонист не ви смущава твърде много – убийствата са интересни, добре планирани, добре изпълнени, трудни за разкриване, много човешки и често антрацитно сиви в своята морална същност, и даже има някои надежди за романс, ама не разчитайте много. С това характерче на лейди Фелисити ще ѝ отнеме поне още десетина книги да събере смелост за една извънбрачна целувка, но пък невинността ѝ, признавам, е повече от освежаваща. И такива героини си трябват, може би.
Но лейди Фелисити има интересната съдба да има градация в живота си – почва като абсолютно безволева, подчинена на брат си и баба си богата наследница, която има амбиции да стане сериозен журналист, въпреки че обективно погледнато става само за светската хроника. Но интересният живот покрай нея, и най-вече съмнително високото количество трупове из британската провинция, започват да затвърдяват характера ѝ и да изграждат гръбнака на младата ни детективска надежда. Да, бавничко е, прешлен по прешлен, костица по костица, направо болезнен за наблюдение процес, но нашето момиче започва полека-лека да тропка с краченце, да вдига носленце и въобще да иска да стане сериозен разследващ журналист и детектив по съвместителство. Дали ще ѝ се получи? Има надежда.
Това е една неконвенционална поредица на дамския криминален жанр, дали защото отразява с главната си героиня житейската несигурност на авторката, или таргетира милионите неуверени в себе си читателки по света – не знам. Аз винаги ще предпочитам силните, вдъхновяващи мис Фишъри и многобройните им братовчедки, вместо вероятно доста по-реалистичните и исторически достоверни тихички и самомнителни лейди Куикита, но нека странният избор на протагонист не ви смущава твърде много – убийствата са интересни, добре планирани, добре изпълнени, трудни за разкриване, много човешки и често антрацитно сиви в своята морална същност, и даже има някои надежди за романс, ама не разчитайте много. С това характерче на лейди Фелисити ще ѝ отнеме поне още десетина книги да събере смелост за една извънбрачна целувка, но пък невинността ѝ, признавам, е повече от освежаваща. И такива героини си трябват, може би.
September 8, 2023
Out on an errand, Lady Felicity happens upon a very unusual event on the local village green: a dead body.
In an era when ladies were starting to push for the opportunity to have careers, Felicity has just managed to persuade her older brother to hire her as a reporter for the family newspaper. Already recognised as an excellent writer for the parish newsletter, and the society columns of the newspaper, she immediately assumes this murder will be her first proper story. After all, she was the first journalist on the scene.
However, her brother does not consider murder to be a suitable story for a woman to cover. Banned from reporting for the paper, Felicity decided to write a piece for the parish newsletter and uses her local contacts to get ahead of the handsome reporter her brother brings in. Of course, with a murderer on the loose, things can always get out of hand…
Set in a charming rural Devonshire (UK) village, Lady Felicity is an engaging character, always trying to do the right thing by everyone. Her attitudes and doubts seem very realistic for a woman of this era, still half stuck in the past where her attentions should be on such things as horticultural endeavours and hosting society friends, and half on her future career.
The mystery is anything but easy to get to the bottom of, and Felicity’s sleuthing abilities are impressive for a woman bound by genuine morality and the restrictions of the period. A satisfying, if rather tragic, ending wrapped this story up nicely, and I have already purchased the next in series.
In an era when ladies were starting to push for the opportunity to have careers, Felicity has just managed to persuade her older brother to hire her as a reporter for the family newspaper. Already recognised as an excellent writer for the parish newsletter, and the society columns of the newspaper, she immediately assumes this murder will be her first proper story. After all, she was the first journalist on the scene.
However, her brother does not consider murder to be a suitable story for a woman to cover. Banned from reporting for the paper, Felicity decided to write a piece for the parish newsletter and uses her local contacts to get ahead of the handsome reporter her brother brings in. Of course, with a murderer on the loose, things can always get out of hand…
Set in a charming rural Devonshire (UK) village, Lady Felicity is an engaging character, always trying to do the right thing by everyone. Her attitudes and doubts seem very realistic for a woman of this era, still half stuck in the past where her attentions should be on such things as horticultural endeavours and hosting society friends, and half on her future career.
The mystery is anything but easy to get to the bottom of, and Felicity’s sleuthing abilities are impressive for a woman bound by genuine morality and the restrictions of the period. A satisfying, if rather tragic, ending wrapped this story up nicely, and I have already purchased the next in series.
December 12, 2021
In the sleepy country village of Lower Diddleton Lady Felicity Quick is eager to begin her new job as reporter for her family’s paper. On her way to resign from her current post of running the parish newsletter she sees a group on the village green who’ve discovered a most disturbing sight. Relative newcomer Mr. Arthur Reeves retired accountants as been murdered. While the event is most unsettling it’s also an opportunity for Felicity or so she believes. When her dreams of breaking the story are dashed when her brother introduces her to the new reporter for their paper Alex Cooper she is beyond frustrated. Taking matters into her own hands she decided to investigate anyway. Eventually forced to team up with Alex the two are on the story as the mystery deepens and the danger heightens.
Delightful, cunning, clever and full of the charm of a cozy country English village. I very much enjoyed this first book in this series. Felicity is full of determination to be more than just the demure girl her family expects. She has goals and aspirations and is not afraid to go after them. Made more impressive as the time period was not conducive to women asserting themselves. Alex is both an excellent partner and foil to Felicity. Lots of quirky townsfolk round out the ensemble. Kept me guessing throughout. I love a good historical cozy and this book did not disappoint! Absolutely recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Delightful, cunning, clever and full of the charm of a cozy country English village. I very much enjoyed this first book in this series. Felicity is full of determination to be more than just the demure girl her family expects. She has goals and aspirations and is not afraid to go after them. Made more impressive as the time period was not conducive to women asserting themselves. Alex is both an excellent partner and foil to Felicity. Lots of quirky townsfolk round out the ensemble. Kept me guessing throughout. I love a good historical cozy and this book did not disappoint! Absolutely recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 19, 2021
Lady Felicity Quick, society journalist for the local newspaper owned and managed by her brother, is moving into more serious reporting. At least she thought she was until a dead body turns up on the village green of Lower Diddleton. Her brother, Lord Jasper Quick, believes Felicity is not sufficiently experienced to report on a murder, and has hired Alexander Cooper, who is not only an experienced reporter but also, Felicity notes, good-looking. But she is not impressed to learn that she is expected to shadow him and learn. She believes she knows the village far better than any stranger and sets out to investigate on her own account. It doesn’t always go according to plan, and although she and Alex end up joining forces, of sorts, it is Felicity who confronts the murderer in a nail-biting ending.
The characters and setting are well written and appealing. I was rooting for Lady Felicity all along and look forward to her further forays into serious reporting. I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy and this is my honest review
The characters and setting are well written and appealing. I was rooting for Lady Felicity all along and look forward to her further forays into serious reporting. I received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy and this is my honest review
March 4, 2022
A cozy enjoyable murder mystery set in the 1920’s in an elegant, slightly decaying English manor. Lady Felicity Quick is a society reporter aspiring to become a news reporter in the family business. But this is in the 1920’s where women were not given equal opportunities. Her assignment for the social column therefore is to interview Olivia Heygate-Harper at Wolborne House. This is a chance to meet up with her old friend. Little did she think the afternoon tea would develop into a murder endangering her life.
The book is reminiscent of an Agatha Christie mystery with slightly less twists and only 120 pages, so it is a quick read. I recommend reading this as it is an easy comfortable read, and hard to put down. There are other cozy historical mysteries in this series by Rosie Hunt, all set in the green and pleasant countryside of southwest England in the 1920s. The author writes about the people and the landscapes in a visually appealing manner.
I received a free copy of this novella from Rosie Hunt and Voracious Readers and am leaving this review voluntarily.
The book is reminiscent of an Agatha Christie mystery with slightly less twists and only 120 pages, so it is a quick read. I recommend reading this as it is an easy comfortable read, and hard to put down. There are other cozy historical mysteries in this series by Rosie Hunt, all set in the green and pleasant countryside of southwest England in the 1920s. The author writes about the people and the landscapes in a visually appealing manner.
I received a free copy of this novella from Rosie Hunt and Voracious Readers and am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 23, 2021
I read the prequel to this new series recently and really enjoyed it so I was delighted to see the series was starting so soon.
The story starts with the discovery of a body on the village green so Felicity thinks this is a perfect story to start her new reporting career with. Her brother who runs the paper, has other ideas though and wants Felicity to not get involved with such a story as it's not suitable for a lady. Instead he wants her to shadow other reporters on other lesser matters. Needless to say, Felicity is not to be deterred and sets off on her own investigation.
I really like the characters in the book, especially Felicity. I enjoy her determination not to be a stereotypical lady of the time and embark on a career. The setting also invokes a vivid picture of what life was like in a village in the 1920s. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story starts with the discovery of a body on the village green so Felicity thinks this is a perfect story to start her new reporting career with. Her brother who runs the paper, has other ideas though and wants Felicity to not get involved with such a story as it's not suitable for a lady. Instead he wants her to shadow other reporters on other lesser matters. Needless to say, Felicity is not to be deterred and sets off on her own investigation.
I really like the characters in the book, especially Felicity. I enjoy her determination not to be a stereotypical lady of the time and embark on a career. The setting also invokes a vivid picture of what life was like in a village in the 1920s. I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 11, 2025
‘Murder on the Village Green’ was intriguing. Its plot was filled with suspense, coming upon a deceased body, investigating the matter, disagreeing with a brother about employment, interviewing some suspects, writing an article about the murder, pairing up with a fellow journalist, subtleties of hilarity, stumbling upon the murderer, and receiving an offer of employment one couldn’t refuse.
I liked the author’s writing style: engaging characters in Felicity, Alex, and others, an awesome country setting in the outskirts of London, vivid descriptions including imagery, flowery and poetic word choices, and figurative language such as, ‘“You can imagine my feelings about the whole bally thing,” said Jasper, his words punctuated with puffs of smoke like an angry dragon.”’ Overall, I liked the captivating narrative which will continue in the next book.
I liked the author’s writing style: engaging characters in Felicity, Alex, and others, an awesome country setting in the outskirts of London, vivid descriptions including imagery, flowery and poetic word choices, and figurative language such as, ‘“You can imagine my feelings about the whole bally thing,” said Jasper, his words punctuated with puffs of smoke like an angry dragon.”’ Overall, I liked the captivating narrative which will continue in the next book.
January 25, 2022
💕It has a very Agatha Christie feel about it! 💕
🍁 Oh, can you call a Murder Mystery "delightful"... possibly not but... the setting is so lovely and the time period is just fabulous.
🍁 Yes, we are trying to get to the bottom of a murder but the village story and the characters around the village are so wonderful and fitting to the time.
🍁 And Lady Felicity is such a kind and caring soul! Her grandmother Lady Henrietta is quiet the character... Oh! I cannot describe them all, it will take too long... Go and read the book!!
🍁 I was very happy to receive an ARC through Book Sirens although I have now downloaded my own copy on Kindle Unlimited. All the thoughts and feelings expressed here are my own. 💕
🍁 What are you waiting for?
💕 Happy Reading! 💕
🍁 Oh, can you call a Murder Mystery "delightful"... possibly not but... the setting is so lovely and the time period is just fabulous.
🍁 Yes, we are trying to get to the bottom of a murder but the village story and the characters around the village are so wonderful and fitting to the time.
🍁 And Lady Felicity is such a kind and caring soul! Her grandmother Lady Henrietta is quiet the character... Oh! I cannot describe them all, it will take too long... Go and read the book!!
🍁 I was very happy to receive an ARC through Book Sirens although I have now downloaded my own copy on Kindle Unlimited. All the thoughts and feelings expressed here are my own. 💕
🍁 What are you waiting for?
💕 Happy Reading! 💕
May 10, 2025
delightful
Lady Felicity Quick is a stubborn one. Determined to be a news reporter, she does everything she can, including sidestepping her brother/editor’s instructions in order to get a story. There has never been a murder in the quiet little village near which she lives, but that’s about to change. Coincidentally, despite finally promising her a job with the newspaper, her brother has hired another reporter and given him the story Felicity is begging for.
This truly is a delightful story. It reminds this reader that as much as women complain about the glass ceiling now, it was much worse just a century ago. Rosie Hunt writes an interesting story with no language or other troubling distractions. I will certainly read more of this series.
Lady Felicity Quick is a stubborn one. Determined to be a news reporter, she does everything she can, including sidestepping her brother/editor’s instructions in order to get a story. There has never been a murder in the quiet little village near which she lives, but that’s about to change. Coincidentally, despite finally promising her a job with the newspaper, her brother has hired another reporter and given him the story Felicity is begging for.
This truly is a delightful story. It reminds this reader that as much as women complain about the glass ceiling now, it was much worse just a century ago. Rosie Hunt writes an interesting story with no language or other troubling distractions. I will certainly read more of this series.
May 26, 2025
I very much wish that Lady Felicity Quick had been my bestie, had I lived 100+ years ago. Smart and daring and Oh. So. Huffy. when other people think they know what's best for her. Traditional roles be damned! She is a modern woman (don't call her a girl) and wants to know everything that's going on, especially what her big brother thinks she isn't supposed to know. True, she doesn't really plan to investigate and solve a murder. But she very much wants to get to the bottom of it, if only to scoop other journalists at bigger papers. And, she doesn't exactly withhold potentially-useful information as much as she just doesn't mention it unless specifically asked, which may or may not have unintended consequences.
High recommend
High recommend
December 15, 2021
Murder on the Village Green is Book 1 in A Lady Felicity Quick 1920s Cozy Mystery by Rosie Hunt. I really like Felicity, she is a very modern lady in 1921. Although her grandmama is the Dowager Countless of Denbury, she is not happy that Felicity has chosen to be a journalist. Felicity comes upon a dead body and joins forces with Alex, a fellow reporter, to solve the murder and of course to write about the murder in the newspaper. I think that this series is off to a great start with enjoyable characters and outstanding writing. I hope Rosie Hunt writes book 2 soon because I can't wait to see what Felicity get into next! I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
December 26, 2021
A good mystery but with some excellent historical details. Set in a well to do enclave of England Lady Felicity is trying to be accepted as a journalist on her family's newspaper. As the mystery is set just after the first world war the social class distinctions and barriers are still in place but are starting to erode. Lady Felicity is caught up in a murder mystery that her brother does not want her to report about but she persists and the story is a great mystery and a wonderful way to see how an upper class woman emancipated herself after the Great War.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A very entertaining novel and well described as a Cozy (Cosy) Mystery.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
A very entertaining novel and well described as a Cozy (Cosy) Mystery.
August 3, 2022
Set in the early 1920s
Lady Felicity Quick is walking to town to let the church leader know she will be quitting as the editor of the local newsletter.
When she gets there, there's a small crowd in the village green including the pastor.
They try to stop her from coming over to them, unsuccessfully, as there is a body laying on the ground.
It winds up being a murder, and the main suspect is the man she has called her uncle for all of her life.
Against her brothers wishes, she sets out to investige the murder on her own to clear her uncles name.
Developed characters, a bit of humor and a solid storyline.
These characters are a delight to read and get to know.
Lady Felicity Quick is walking to town to let the church leader know she will be quitting as the editor of the local newsletter.
When she gets there, there's a small crowd in the village green including the pastor.
They try to stop her from coming over to them, unsuccessfully, as there is a body laying on the ground.
It winds up being a murder, and the main suspect is the man she has called her uncle for all of her life.
Against her brothers wishes, she sets out to investige the murder on her own to clear her uncles name.
Developed characters, a bit of humor and a solid storyline.
These characters are a delight to read and get to know.
December 10, 2021
The only reason I'm giving this book 5 stars is
because a 6th isn't available! One of the best
cozy mysteries ever- memorable characters
in beautiful English settings, spiced with
droll humor and a dash of danger (it IS a
murder mystery, after all). The answer to
"who dun it?" is not obvious, but makes
perfect sense at the end. In addition to
solving a mystery, ambitious Lady Felicity
Quick also makes personal and professional
gains. Just an all-around delightfully paced
read. I received a complimentary advance
copy from the publisher via Book Sirens, and
was not obligated to post a review.
because a 6th isn't available! One of the best
cozy mysteries ever- memorable characters
in beautiful English settings, spiced with
droll humor and a dash of danger (it IS a
murder mystery, after all). The answer to
"who dun it?" is not obvious, but makes
perfect sense at the end. In addition to
solving a mystery, ambitious Lady Felicity
Quick also makes personal and professional
gains. Just an all-around delightfully paced
read. I received a complimentary advance
copy from the publisher via Book Sirens, and
was not obligated to post a review.
December 17, 2021
I love Rosie Hunt’s new Felicity Quick series. A fun new town of Lower Diddleton emerges complete with the Cat and Cream Inn. Add Felicity working for her brother who owns the town newspaper, a Dowager Countess, an Earl and a Viscount. The background is set for Felicity’s efforts to move from reporting for the ladies’ page to the front page. Of course, a body and a new reporter get in the way. Felicity heads off on a new adventure. I look forward to Murder at the County House, the second book in the series.
January 5, 2022
An utterly charming cozy mystery with a strong female lead and a twisty tale of murder and blackmail.
Lady Felicity has a refreshingly modern outlook on life and there is nothing more likely to spur a woman on than a man repeatedly telling her she can't do something. I could feel Felicity's frustration at being put in a box and held back and so I delighted in watching her outsmart and prove the men wrong.
Alex, the new journalist in town, is likeable and supportive of Felicity. Their chemistry added fun to the story. I also liked Felicity's brother. His attitude to Felicity reporting on the murder comes from the perspective of an overprotective and caring brother rather than from any malice. I would like to see more of him in the series.
This was a clever mystery that kept me guessing and entertained. A series I will definitely be following from here on out.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Lady Felicity has a refreshingly modern outlook on life and there is nothing more likely to spur a woman on than a man repeatedly telling her she can't do something. I could feel Felicity's frustration at being put in a box and held back and so I delighted in watching her outsmart and prove the men wrong.
Alex, the new journalist in town, is likeable and supportive of Felicity. Their chemistry added fun to the story. I also liked Felicity's brother. His attitude to Felicity reporting on the murder comes from the perspective of an overprotective and caring brother rather than from any malice. I would like to see more of him in the series.
This was a clever mystery that kept me guessing and entertained. A series I will definitely be following from here on out.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 16, 2022
I’m afraid I made a mistake with this book, I misinterpreted the publicity blurb and assumed Lady Felicity was a strong independent journalised. This really was at the cosy end of historical mysteries, she even walks around carrying a Yorkshire terrier.
She improved a little as the story progressed, but she wasn’t great
Unfortunately the supporting cast of characters were even more annoying than Felicity, I could really have done without Jasper and Alex.
If possible I would have given 1.5 stars.
She improved a little as the story progressed, but she wasn’t great
Unfortunately the supporting cast of characters were even more annoying than Felicity, I could really have done without Jasper and Alex.
If possible I would have given 1.5 stars.
May 12, 2024
Captivating
Lady Felicity is an interesting combination of traditional and modern with a definite portion of determination and intelligence. With an eye to working on her family newspaper, she lands herself in a bit of trouble seeking to write about the local murder. The story is a traditional cozy of the time with interesting characters and some red herrings, but all the information is given for the reader to solve the mystery. Lost one star since I was able to set it down without reading straight through but would recommend.
Lady Felicity is an interesting combination of traditional and modern with a definite portion of determination and intelligence. With an eye to working on her family newspaper, she lands herself in a bit of trouble seeking to write about the local murder. The story is a traditional cozy of the time with interesting characters and some red herrings, but all the information is given for the reader to solve the mystery. Lost one star since I was able to set it down without reading straight through but would recommend.
March 10, 2025
I am kind of disappointed. This book began very well, reminding me of the shows Downton Abbey and Midsomer Murders. Later, I learned how opinionated Lady Felicity was; she was slightly snobby toward her rival journalist too. He was just doing his job objectively, which was the opposite of what she was doing. In addition, I do not like how she thought or said that it wasn't her job to solve the murder every once in a while. As the audience of this tale, I wanted the goal to be to solve the murder.
It is only the first book, so maybe the second one is better.
It is only the first book, so maybe the second one is better.
December 15, 2021
First I don’t often give 5 star reviews for cozy mysteries, but this author earned them (imo) for a well written book. Murder on Village Green is a breath of fresh air. The plot is consistent. There is good character development and a catchy story line that engages and entertains, making this a book to keep you engaged.
Looking forward to the next one.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Looking forward to the next one.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
January 19, 2022
1921 England and Lady Felicity Quick is not content to be the editor of the church newsletter or reporting on the society page any longer. When a local resident is murdered Felicity wants her brother to assign her the story. This book is well written and I loved the setting. I was pretty sure I had it all figured out only to realize no, no I did not. I will definitely be looking forward to more in this series. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 18, 2023
Good read
I loved this book and couldn't put it down the story was so gripping. I also love the fact that you learn so much about that period. What a struggle it was for woman trying to persue careers that were thought of as a man's job. The main character Felicity is a very strong character trying to prove that she can be a good journalist who ends up helping to solve a murder.
I loved this book and couldn't put it down the story was so gripping. I also love the fact that you learn so much about that period. What a struggle it was for woman trying to persue careers that were thought of as a man's job. The main character Felicity is a very strong character trying to prove that she can be a good journalist who ends up helping to solve a murder.
November 29, 2025
This is going to be a wonderful series. The main character is from a newspaper family, and although she’s a woman, the journalism need to figure it out is in her even though it’s the 1920s and women are only supposed to want to be ladylike (not reporters). I also enjoyed reading because of the developing respect and relationship between her and a fellow journalist. A good read and promising series!
December 16, 2021
I love mysteries set in the 1920s - 1930s, and this sure did not disappoint.
Excellent plot and characters.
I am really looking forward to reading the next book in this series
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Excellent plot and characters.
I am really looking forward to reading the next book in this series
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
December 19, 2021
I really enjoy books set in this time period. Fun, light reading cozy that is just what one expects a British cozy to be. Well written with good characters, Murder on the Village Green is the first book in the series. I look forward to reading book 2 and hope others are in the works. Thanks to the author, I received a copy of this book. I am voluntarily leaving this review. Recommended.
January 9, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this compelling and entertaining cozy mystery: it's well written, the characters are likeable and fleshed out, the historical background well researched.
The mystery is solid and kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read another book in this series.
Recommended.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The mystery is solid and kept me guessing.
Can't wait to read another book in this series.
Recommended.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
May 21, 2022
Fun and well-written
I enjoyed the way the words flowed in this story. It felt natural and real and I found no errors in grammar. Rosie managed to convey the caring in the Quick family and at the same time their adherence to the mores of their time. Even the mystery did not feel forced and the resolution was satisfying. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
I enjoyed the way the words flowed in this story. It felt natural and real and I found no errors in grammar. Rosie managed to convey the caring in the Quick family and at the same time their adherence to the mores of their time. Even the mystery did not feel forced and the resolution was satisfying. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
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