Otilla had no idea she would become an investigator- but she's an ace at it. This sort of cozy mystery set in 1789 features good characters and enough twists to keep you guessing. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

Definitely an interesting historical fiction book!

I am a huge fan of Heyer's mystery books and when this was compared to her books, I was really excited to read this. I am definitely not going to put this in the same category as Heyer but I really enjoyed this book for what it was- a historical mystery! The plot was well done, the primary characters were likeable and the mystery was well done!

I enjoyed the easy escapism that this novel provided. Another cosy, historical mystery, it was easy to picture Ottilia investigating the murder at a house that is bustling with servants, and therefore, suspects. Whilst it was a little far-fetched, overlooking this and you are provided with a well-written, developing story.

I really enjoyed this read. Tillie and Fan make such great detective pair. Looking forward to the next books in the series.

The only thing that was hard to believe was that everyone trusted this woman after meeting her just moments before. But it all worked out.

This was just not to my taste at all. I couldn't get into the way other mysteries set in this era caught me. I will admit that comparing this book to Georgette Heyer really did turn me off to this book because I hate her books.

Mrs. Ottilia Draycott is an Elizabethan widowed lady who finds she needs an occupation to support herself. She had been a nanny for her brother’s children and she wants to make her own way in the world. She begins by taking a temporary place as an elderly lady companion and on her first day the family is involved in a murder involving a family member. Ottilla possesses a brain and is able to use it so she begins to help her employer and family to unravel the mystery of the brutal murder. I enjoy mysteries where the intellect is what solves the problem. Putting a strong woman as the lead character in times when a woman was kept to her place makes the story notable. There is sweet banter between the characters as a way to increase the attraction of one of the sons in the family to widowed Ottilla. This adds to the story because it creates tension and a protective atmosphere between the two main characters. I recommend this book.

I am in charge of our Senior School library and am looking for a diverse array of new books to furnish their shelves with and inspire our young people to read a wider and more diverse range of books as they move through the senior school. It is hard sometimes to find books that will grab the attention of young people as their time is short and we are competing against technology and online entertainments.
This was a thought-provoking and well-written read that will appeal to young readers across the board. It had a really strong voice and a compelling narrative that I think would capture their attention and draw them in. It kept me engrossed and I think that it's so important that the books that we purchase for both our young people and our staff are appealing to as broad a range of readers as possible - as well as providing them with something a little 'different' that they might not have come across in school libraries before.
This was a really enjoyable read and I will definitely be purchasing a copy for school so that our young people can enjoy it for themselves. A satisfying and well-crafted read that I keep thinking about long after closing its final page - and that definitely makes it a must-buy for me!

I was looking forward to this new mystery series and hoped that it would be just like Kat Ashley’s new series. The novel sounded like Downton Abbey with a Sherlock element. However, I could not like the protagonist. She was very self-centered and uncaring that I was not interested if she solved the mystery or not. The story was well-written and the mystery was intriguing. It was just the main character made this read very frustrating. I hope she grows in the next novel so that I can sympathize more with her.

The Gilded Shroud is an amzaing historical mystery that keeps you hooked from beginning to end.

The Marchioness of Polbrook was found murdered in her bed. Who did it? The Marquis of Polbrook packs up and leaves in the early morning before her body was found? Was it he, another family member, a servant, or a scorned lover? She definitely wasn't everybody's favorite person..

Interestingly enough, the Dowarger Marchioness just aquired a new companion. One Mrs. Ottilia Draycott. She's young, witty, smart and has accepted the challenge of finding the Marchionsess of Polbrook's murderer.

Working alongside the Marquis of Polbrooks brother, Lord Fanshaw they go on a quest to find the murdered, while also finding companionship, and eventually, love.

I highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Enjoyable read that shows that women can be better than men in difficult circumstances and get a result and even get their man.

One of the best historical mysteries l’ve read this year. Ottilia Draycott enters the house as companion to the Dowager Marchioness of Polbrook. (Sybilla). Upon that same night the the mistress of the house is murdered her husband was suspect had he done a runner? Ottilia investigates, a very modern women for her time, she has the support of Lord Francis the husband’s brother. He believes her an infuriating female but is also most drawn to her and will follow this free thinking women’s investigation.
You will follow along the same path of the investigation and there are red herrings galore. I was enthralled by this mystery and would willingly follow into another.
I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A wonderfully written and well plotted mystery! The setting is atmospheric and the characters engaging. I would be happy to read more by this author in the future!

Very enjoyable mystery /romantic novel with entirely believable and likable characters.
Felt as though you knew the characters and the house well by the end and pleased that there was a happy ending, women not so dumb after all.

This was one of those books that I think had potential, but it didn't live up to what it could have been. Ottilia was somewhat...obnoxious. The historical details were actually pretty good but I think the main characters just annoyed too much to think about picking up the next book in the series.

I received a free copy of this book thanks to Net Galley and the publisher. I am sorry to have to say this but this book I did not enjoy at all. I wanted to like it very much but it disappointed me. I picked it up and put it down several times but struggled each time....just could not get into it.

Thankyou to NetGalley, Sapere Books and the author, Elizabeth Bailey, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of The Guilded Shroud in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was a very cosy mystery that was well written and easy to follow. I can't wait to read more in this series.
Worth a read. 3.5 stars.

I love a good mystery and this did not let me down. I loved the setting of the 1780's and how descriptive the writing was. A clever story, can't wait to read more by Bailey.

The Gilded Shroud is a period piece, mystery being solved by the companion of the Dowager Marchioness, Ottilia. Ottailia is extremely smart, unafraid to face the unknown, and a very unique lady of the time.

It was quite obvious that Fan and Ottilia had chemistry and called to each other from the moment they met. He didn’t treat her like most women were treated. He recognized her intelligence and appreciated it. They worked together to find the answer they were searching for.

It took me a while to read this though. There were parts that dragged and got bogged down with repetitive information.

One thing in particular that I enjoyed was the dialogue between the characters. It was what really made the story progress.

I enjoyed this Regency murder/romance, but it’s not a terribly smooth read. The characters didn’t really stand out to me, and I kept having to decide if I liked them or found them annoying. Not the best I’ve read of the genre, but definitely not the worst.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful historical mystery. Ottilia Draycott is a singular heroine. Ingenious and a little odd, and adorable. She isn’t beautiful in that annoying way that heroines are often portrayed in historical novels. But she is clever and mischievous and has a dry, morbid sense of humor that makes the reader like her straight away. There’s some interesting twists and turns which make this book an unpredictable and entertaining read. At the top of its genre in my opinion.