Brand New 1950s Cozy Mystery series by USA TODAY bestselling author Lee Strauss!
Murder’s all wet!
It’s 1956 and WPC (Woman Police Constable) Rosa Reed has left her groom at the altar in London. Time spent with her American cousins in Santa Bonita, California is exactly what she needs to get back on her feet, though the last thing she expected was to get entangled in another murder case!
When … entangled in another murder case!
When a body floats onto the beach at a charity event hosted by Rosa’s Aunt Louisa, Rosa’s detective instincts kick in. Can she help solve the case and save her aunt’s reputation? Even if it means working with her old flame, Detective Miguel Belmonte?
If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you’re going to love this new series!
“A fun new series from the world of Ginger Gold!
Once again, Strauss begins a series that catches your attention right from the get go! Her grasp of historic time periods is bang on, even as she changes her setting to a different part of the world.
The mystery is well crafted, the new characters are compelling, and this promises to be yet another must buy series from this author!” ~ Goodread reviewer
The Rosa Reed Mystery series is a spin-off of the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mystery series.
★★★★★
Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
A brand new 1950s series!
THE ROSA REED MYSTERY SERIES
Murder at High Tide (Book 1)
Murder on the Boardwalk (Book 2)
Murder at the Bomb Shelter (Book 3)
Murder on Location (Book 4)
Murder and Rock ‘n Roll (Book 5)
Murder at the Races (Book 6)
Murder at the Dude Ranch (Book 7)
Hop aboard the 1920s!
THE GINGER GOLD MYSTERY SERIES
Murder on the SS Rosa (Book 1)
Murder at Hartigan House (Book 2)
Murder at Bray Manor (Book 3)
Murder at Feathers & Flair (Book 4)
Murder at the Mortuary (Book 5)
Murder at Kensington Gardens (Book 6)
Murder at st. George’s Church (Book 7)
The Wedding of Ginger & Basil (Book 7.5)
Murder Aboard the Flying Scotsman (Book 8)
Murder at the Boat Club (Book 9)
Murder on Eaton Square (Book 10)
Murder by Plum Pudding (Book 11)
Murder on Fleet Street (Book 12)
Murder at Brighton Beach (Book 13)
Murder at Hyde Park (Book 14)
Murder at Royal Albert Hall (Book 15)
Murder in Belgravia (Book 16)
Don’t miss LADY GOLD INVESTIGATES, the short story companion series!
Genre: cat cozy mystery series / historical mystery / women amateur sleuths / female detectives
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It has been such a pleasure to finally ‘meet’ Ginger and Basil’s daughter Rosa in this, the first book, of a new series featuring her exploits. This apple definitely hasn’t fallen far from the tree, she has all the robust character traits which one would expect of Ginger’s daughter, together with a sprinkling of uniqueness which makes her a strong and endearing character in her own right.
This book, set in the 1950’s, brings a fresh perspective to the Ginger Gold mysteries and will, no doubt, provide enjoyment to readers who are already fans of these books as well as to those who are about to have the pleasure of reading this book and discovering Ginger and Rosa’s worlds.
Read as a free ARC but this review is my voluntary and honest opinion.
I love the 50s, and the way Lee Strauss has managed to bring her Ginger Gold series characters into this new mystery series. What fun!
Rosa Reed is taking what she learned from her mother Lady Gold/Reed and her father Basil Reed. She is a policewoman in Scotland Yard, but now she is in California living with her Aunt Louisa who is Ginger’s stepsister. Of course, there is fashion, big charities, and murder. This is where Rosa excels. Someone from a big charity is murdered. She helps the lead detective, someone whom she fell in love with when she was younger. Now, remember this is set in California during the 1950s so fashion and music play a big part in the storyline. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
This is a brand new series for Lee Strauss set in the 1950’s but it involves some characters from the Ginger Gold Mystery Series, set in the 1920’s. The main character Rosa Reed is the daughter of Ginger and Basil Reed and is a Woman Police Constable with Scotland Yard. She is currently in California living with her Aunt Louisa who is Ginger’s stepsister. Louisa’s mother, Sally, who is Ginger’s stepmother is also staying there.
During WWII when Rosa was a teenager, she had spent a few months living with her Aunt. During that time she met and fell in love with a man who she never forgot, even when she returned to England. In England as an adult, Rosa left her fiancée at the altar and fled to California to get over the embarrassment.
While Rosa is in California she attends one of her aunt’s charity events along with her younger cousin Gloria. Her aunt introduces her to all the important people in the organization that benefits victims of polio.
One of these people is murdered. Her aunt feels Rosa has the experience needed to help solve the case and influences the mayor to get Rosa involved with the police. The lead detective is the man she had fallen in love with during her youth. Together they work closely to solve the original murder as well as a second murder. Both victims were killed in the same unusual manner. Rosa’s cousin Gloria also helps with the investigation.
The characters and plot are well developed. As is her usual style, Lee Strauss paints vivid physical descriptions of the characters and their wardrobes as well as the settings. She often deals with social issues in her stories and polio is one of the issues in this story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and read it in one sitting. I can’t wait to read the next book in this delightful new series! I was fortunate to have received an ARC of this book.
Music, California Beaches and a cat named Diago
Murder at High Tide takes place in the 1950’s, Elvis, the bel air automobile and sunny California beaches. Rosa Reed on a visit from London falls into a murder investigation lead by a handsome detective that just happened to be an ex boyfriend.
She assists in the investigation with the help of her new kitty friend Diego and her cousin Gloria.
It was another great cozy mystery from Lee Strauss. The clothing, the scenery, and even the furnishings in the houses are superbly described.
A lovely evening relaxing with a good read. I would recommend it.