Murder, family feuds, and a missing son. Eliza Thomson Investigates… the family business, Mrs Milwood isn’t afraid to use the money and power acquired from her late husband. Even against her own family.
Always determined to get her own way, she’ll use any means possible to control those around her.
Until she pushes someone too far.
As a murder investigation begins, amateur sleuth Eliza Thomson is determined to help out the village police. Until Inspector Adams arrives from New Scotland Yard…
This is the second standalone story in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. If you like Miss Marple-style murder mysteries and women sleuths with attitude, you’ll love this historical series.
Books in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series:
• A Deadly Tonic
• Murder in Moreton
• Death of an Honourable Gent
• Dying for a Garden Party
• A Scottish Fling
• A Christmas Murder
• The Palace Murder
NB. This series is written in UK English
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This is the second book in the Eliza Thomson Investigates series. Eliza and her husband. Dr, Archie Thomson are moving from London to Moreton-on-Thames. In a time when the profession of doctor of medicine was not highly thought of and women were supposed to just host parties and support their husband, Eliza is one of a kind. She has helped the police in Oxford solve a recent murder which is why Eliza loves keeping up with the murder cases. V.L. McBeath provides a well written story with well developed characters and a plot with many twists and turns that will hold your interest. You will enjoy the information that is slid in about the historical period the book is written in. I hope it will not be long before the next selection is forthcoming.
This second in the series is set in Eliza’s village in which, she spent her early years. She has now moved back with her husband, Archie. Archie and Eliza have a good relationship and although Archie doesn’t always approve of Eliza’s activities, he does go along with it. He appreciates Eliza’s education and she works as his dispenser of medicines. They enjoy the odd amusing banter, although at times, Eliza is quite managing.In the village there are the old prejudices against women who want an education for themselves. Eliza is set to discover the identity of the murderer, along with the help of her friend Connie. There are a number of possible suspects and useful nosey neighbours.
A great turn-of-the-20th-century cozy mystery series!
I downloaded and read the first book of this series as part of a cozy mystery authors’ giveaway promotion. I enjoyed it so much that I downloaded this second book in the “Eliza Thomson Investigates Murder Mystery” series to my KU library. I am so glad that I did. This is proving to be a very good turn-of-the-20th-century cozy mystery series.
Eliza and her husband have moved to her hometown to take over the local surgery and dispensary. Upon arrival, Eliza begins reconnecting with childhood friends, some of which she has not seen in 30 years. Unfortunately, a murder is committed in the home of one of Eliza’s childhood friends. Eliza begins to investigate the murder at the personal request of that childhood friend. Eliza and her neighbor, who is also a close friend, partner up to solve this murder mystery. As if it is not hard enough to solve a murder, the women must deal with the prevalent opinion in 1900 of women performing “men’s work”. There are many twists and turns in determining whodunit in this mystery.
Written in UK English and set in 1900, some American English readers may find following the story confusing at first. However, I assure you that it is worth reading on to the finish. It is an entertaining little cozy mystery. A clean, fun, and witty read. I recommend “Murder in Moreton” for anyone who loves reading a good mystery.
Eliza, a most delectable ‘semi-private/public investigator’ .
June 1900: Eliza Thomson is finally back in Moreton.
Archie Thomson, her husband, will be the new village
doctor with his surgery connected next to their home.
Eliza will work with him that is when she is not trying
to solve murder investigations.
When the death of a cantankerous, mosey, controlling
elderly woman occurs, Eliza with the help of her best
friend and next door neighbor, Connie Appleton (widow)
decide to start their own investigation to aide the
local, inexperienced police force in the village. With
their skills at digging up circumstances, they help the
local police and Scotland Yard to weed out the
innocent.
A extremely, well plotted murder puzzle with a large
array of well drawn up, quirky, interesting and
interesting suspects.
I volunteered to read Murder in Moreton. Thanks to
the author for the opportunity. My opinion is voluntary
and my own.
Oh my goodness! This is such a great book. It reminds me of Murder She Wrote and Father Brown TV shows. I would LOVE for this series to be one. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!! They are wonderful characters! Her best friend Connie is introducing her to everyone as she hasn’t lived there for many years and things have changed. But then there’s a death and it turns out it’s murder. The local cops aren’t use to this kinda thing and she’s already helped solve murders in London so they are excited to have her help. There are twists and so many suspects. Sneaky ladies
Even better than the first one!
This book was so good. So many twists and turns and way too many suspects! Eliza’s best friend Connie is showing her around town and introducing her to everyone she doesn’t know. They run into cantankerous Mrs. Milwood a former neighbor. She is nothing but nasty and when she winds up dead, Eliza has to try to get an old friend out from under suspicion. With just about everyone in town holding a grudge against the woman, how will Eliza find the guilty party? The local police are quick to use her help, but not so much when Scotland Yard takes over. I can’t wait for the next book, this is a new favorite author!
I received an ARC. This is my honest review.