Evie Parker Lady Sleuth Mysteries Books 1 & 2: House Party Murder Rap / Murder at the Tea Party

Evie Parker Mystery #1 & 2

by Sonia Parin

Lighthearted 1920s cozy mysteries with a cast of unique and quirky characters tackling mysteries in country estates, villages, and the bright lights of the roaring twenties. House Party Murder Rap
Two people have been targeted. Shots have been fired. Who stands to inherit? Who has the most to lose? Evangeline ‘Evie’ Parker, Countess of Woodridge, thinks it’s nothing but an accident but then an attempt is made on her host’s life. Suddenly, all the guests attending the Duke of Hetherington’s house party think they are being targeted. Who will be next? Evie and her new chauffeur form an unlikely alliance to discover as much as they can before the killer can get it right. Murder at the Tea Party
Afternoon tea with Lady Woodridge can be fatal. Evie has her hands full trying to keep the name of Woodridge free of scandal as well as mending fences with her maid Caro. No easy task when one of her afternoon tea guests is poisoned. Is it a coincidence when another guest is found dead from poison?

Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction

432 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2021

About the author

I write Cozy Mysteries: humorous historical (1920s), contemporary and paranormal.

All my books provide a 'clean' read - no swearing and no graphic violence.

These fun cozy mysteries are intended to provide lighthearted entertainment for those who enjoy quirky characters and humorous tales.

Reviews

[fred jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great start to this series. Evangeline Parker, American, a widow and a Countess arrives with her chauffeur and bodyguard at her friend the Duke of Hetherington estate only to be met with gunshots, but is she the target or the Duke, a weekend house party provides a lot of suspects for her and her chauffeur to investigate. Infidelity, inheritance and murder. A super 1920's country house mystery with excellent period details and attitudes.
After the House party affair Evie settles into life at her own estate only to become a suspect when an afternoon tea guest is poisoned. Together with Tom she endeavours to clear her name. Secrets, infidelity and pies. A great fun box set of what looks like being a fine fun series. Pearl Hewitt does a fine job with the narration although her accents slip occasionally. Highly recommended

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first story, House Party Murder Rap, would be a 4-star but the second, although okay, wasn't quite as good. Pearl Hewitt did a fine job narrating the various characters. I will try another in the series because I'm hopeful of the character development as well as a nice cozy 1920s mystery.

[Anna Ciddor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Light and enjoyable