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For my copy of this book, here's my honest review:

Travel back to 1934
To a wedding, mystery, murder and more!
Another story for Kitty and Matt to investigate,
Can they identify the killer before it is too late?

When Kitty's cousin, Lucy, was getting married
Kitty travelled to Yorkshire, she never tarried.
There she meets Lucy and Rupert's families and friends
And with them all some time spends.

When a valet is murdered, shot dead,
It is thought the target was someone else instead.
Kitty and Matt are both at the scene
So friends ask them to investigate but the police aren't so keen!

Kitty thinks the perpetrator is someone staying there
But the police won't listen to her or seem to care.
Or so it seems, until another victim is killed
Then the police response isn't quite so chilled.

I really like the characters in this fascinating book
You really get to know them as you take a look.
There's a wedding ceremony that passes so well
But there's also secrets that no one is prepared to tell.

With red herrings and true clues to keep you guessing
And Alice to help - she's a real blessing!
This is a great addition to this brilliant series
To encourage you to read on and develop new theories.

There's also the possible romance for Kitty and Matt
Will their past experiences put an end to that
Or will they finally give their potential romance
Something more significant than just a chance?

A good cozy mystery. This is book 7, but can be read alone. When Kitty and Matt go to her cousin's wedding murder happens. Obviously someone in the house did the killings, but who? If you love Agatha Christie you will like this series. Fun read, and highly recommend.

I love this series, and this is another strong entry in the lives of Kitty and Matt. This time, Kitty is surrounded by murder and intrigue as she takes part in her cousin Lucy’s wedding. Spurned at first from investigating by the local inspector, Matt’s arrival and that of her powerful uncle allows the intrepid duo to try their hands at solving the case in time to allow the wedding and honeymoon to go forward. A motley collection of wedding attendees all seem to have motive and opportunity, and I’ll be honest and admit I wasn’t sure who the perpetrator was until the end. This story is engaging and quick, and ultimately satisfying as a cosy mystery. My only gripe is the lack of editing, which has been a frequent detractor in this series. There are too many fragments and misuses of commas for my liking, as they do interfere with the reading experience and clarity.

Murder At The Wedding by Helena Dixon

Til death do us part may come sooner than they thought.

What an enjoyable British mystery novel. It was intriguing, entertaining, and a challenge as to who was guilty. I recommend this book.

Such a solid 4.5 stars! I just loved this book, even though I haven't currently read any of the others in the series (and this is #7). The dialogue was witty, the plot moved at a great pace, and the large cast of characters was easily discernable from each other after a chapter.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion.

Murder at the Wedding is a murder mystery that is well written and wonderful to read. This is the first book by the author and in the series that I read, but it was easy to catch on to the characters and their roles. I enjoyed reading about Kitty, her ideas and her relationship with her cousin Lucy. Having arrived at Thurscomb Castle to attend her cousin's wedding, Kitty doesn't expect to once again be involved in solving a murder or two. It seems as though something always happens around her.

I enjoyed reading about the various characters involved in the story. It is a simple enough plot that is well executed by the author and which gives us enough of an insight into the setting and the characters. I enjoyed the subtle investigations and the strength of Kitty's character. I also enjoyed reading about Matt and how he fits into the story. It is indeed a race against time to find out who the murderer is before something else happens. 

Overall this is a murder mystery that will delight fans of mysteries and those who want a quick but unputdownable read! I am definitely looking forward to picking up more books that involve Kitty Underhay!

(A big thank you to NetGalley for supplying a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!)

While I was planning Alex’s and my wedding, I thought it would be fun to read a cozy mystery that takes place at a wedding. After all, aren’t weddings the perfect setting for cozies? With large numbers of guests, emotions running high, and everyone decked out in extravagant clothing, a wedding has endless possibilities for things to go awry.

And so I came across Murder at the Wedding, a historical cozy mystery by Helena Dixon. I figured that since I was busy stressing about worst-case scenarios for my own wedding, why not read about a wedding that was sure to be more chaotic than ours? Despite my free range anxiety about event planning, I felt fairly confident my own upcoming wedding was, at the very least, unlikely to involve murder.

Murder at the Wedding is the seventh in Dixon’s “Miss Underhay Mystery” series, a set of novels centering around the clever Miss Kitty Underhay, a sleuth in early 1930s England. I don’t often pick up books in the middle of a series, but Dixon does a terrific job weaving past events into the story. As a reader jumping into the series, I didn’t at all feel like I was too far behind to understand (or simply enjoy) this book.

The story begins with a wedding announcement in the local paper. Kitty Underhay, a woman seemingly plagued by mysteries, has been invited to be a bridesmaid in her cousin Lucy’s wedding. The ceremony is scheduled to be held in Thurscomb Castle, an old estate that’s been in the groom’s family for years.

Accompanied by her cheerful maid Alice, Kitty sets out to help her cousin prepare for her marriage to the sweet Mr. Rupert Woodcomb. From the moment of Kitty and Alice’s arrival, something seems amiss. The typically thoughtful Lucy has forgotten to send a car to pick them up as planned, and Kitty and Alice are forced to arrive to the castle later than expected.

Upon her arrival, Kitty meets several other wedding guests who are spending the week at Thurscomb Castle. Some of the guests she’s previously met, but many of the others strike her as peculiar. There’s a friendly American named Mr. Barnes, who is attending the wedding alongside his daughter Moira and her quick-to-anger husband Sandy. Two other guests are a gorgeous woman by the name of Calliope and her politically driven husband Sinclair. Also staying at the castle are the groom’s sister Daisy and her husband Aubrey, both constantly under watch by his quarrelsome mother Adalia.

Matt, Kitty’s own partner who mourns a tragic past, later joins the wedding group. It isn’t long before Kitty quickly becomes embroiled in mystery amidst this idyllic setting. From a possible ghost roaming the premises to an unexplained death, there is no shortage of strange things happening in Thurscomb Castle. Kitty does her best to piece together a puzzling series of clues and figure out which of the wedding guests might not be who they appear to be.

This book was so much fun to read! I love castle settings and thought Dixon described the location well. I appreciated the fact that most of the characters were distinct from one another, which was especially since there were so many introduced at once.

Something about this book reminded me of a Nancy Drew mystery (in a good way!), and I’m trying to put my finger on it. I think it may have been the mixture of the old, crumbling castle setting, the fancy dinner parties and dresses, and the sprinkling of ghostly elements.

I do wish more of the plot had focused on some of those ghostly elements, though, mostly because I love the paranormal. I almost think the ghost subplot could have worked better as the basis for a separate story, but it was still fun to read about. This story was still a lovely read that I finished in one or two sittings. I’m definitely marking the Miss Underhay series as one to watch out for.

If you’re all about cozy mysteries or simply want to feel better about your own wedding planning, definitely check out this book!

This is the seventh in the Miss Underhay series. You can read my reviews of the previous titles.

Murder at the Dolphin Hotel

Murder at Enderley Hall

Murder on the Dancefloor

Murder at Elm House

This is a different setting for Kitty as she attends her cousin’s wedding in Yorkshire. The wedding however is ruined by a murder, where as usual Kitty is on hand to play detective, to try and find the killer.

With a whole host of people attending the suspect list is immense, and again it is great to read along and try and solve the crime before Kitty. However with lots of possible culprits it isn’t that easy.

Another well crafted addition by the author, this has become one of my favourite cosy crime series. It is a a great mystery with the added attraction of a historical setting

Yes it was charming. Yes it was a cozy mystery. And yes, it has a romantic line I'd like to see develop. Miss Underhay Mystery number 7 is well and truly deserving installment in the series.

Once again, readers get to spend time with Kitty and her newly-found family. Moreover, readers get to enjoy a bit of a nerve-pulling that comes when somebody is planning on asking somebody else to be their wife... And no, it is not the couple getting married in this story.

Murder or two mixed with English country wedding, ghosts stories of an old castle and mystery surrounding one's immediate family is an amazingly tantalising mix to enjoy.

Given that book 8 is already out, I can't wait to see what happens to Kitty next.

Overall, Murder at the Wedding is an enjoyable read for the lovers of cozy British mysteries

This is my first Miss Underhay Mystery. While there were some references to earlier books, it was not a problem getting to know the characters.

This is a light-hearted period mystery that was quite enjoyable - I definitely found the final half of the book more engaging than the first half - no doubt because it gathered a bit of steam and I was keen to discover who the murderer was.

I plan on reading others in the series.

My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my review copy.

Kitty Underhay is off to Thurscomb Castle to attend the wedding of her cousin Lucy to Rupert Woodcomb, the lord of the castle with the added bonus of her private investigator beau Matthew Bryant planning to join her there. Kitty is all set to be a bridesmaid and is determined to enjoy the happy event but like in Kitty's own words, murder is never far off wherever she is present and such is the case here too. By the time the wedding festivities end, Thurscomb Castle is a venue for a double murder and two additional deaths. There is also good news: Matthew and Kitty decide to make their relationship official and they also receive encouraging news in relation to the murder case of Kitty's mother. It will be interesting to see how events for this cold case move forward as well as the evolving equation between Kitty and Matthew in their relationship.

A very well written and enjoyable book with yet another stunning cover picture! The description of the castle and the customs followed by the elite class reminded me of the Downton Abbey TV series. I am really enjoying this series even though I still have to read three of the earlier books.

My thanks to NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture and the author Helena Dixon for the e-Arc of the book.

Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫

Would you believe it? Kitty and her partner Matthew go to Kitty's cousin's wedding and suddenly there are two dead bodies.... As the pair delve into murky dealings to catch the killer, Kitty's own past and her nemesis are never far away.

I'm totally on board with this series, and the developing arc of the central characters, and this is another excellent addition. 4 stars.

Lady Kitty Underhay and her private investigator beau Matthew Bryant are invited to Thurscomb Castle for her cousin's wedding. But the nuptials are overshadowed by a murder and the pair are straight on the case. Can they find the killer and prevent another death?
Murder at the Wedding is the 7th book by Helena Dixon to feature Lady Kitty Underhay. We revisit characters from previous books as well as mentions of plotlines that have threaded through the rest of the series. However, there are no major spoilers and this could be read as a stand alone novel.
The 1930s are brought to life, especially the upper classes as Kitty travels to a stately home to celebrate the nuptials of her cousin Lucy who we had met in a previous book. However, Kitty's gentle nature allows her to makes friends in all classes although once again the police are not keen on her involvement!
There are whole array of characters to suspect as they all seem to be acting suspiciously or be hiding secrets. I admit I did get a little confused as they are referred to variously by their first or second names. Kitty and Matt have to wade through the red herrings to find the correct motive and therefore the killer.
But perhaps more important for fans of the series... the love blossoming between the lead characters finally seems on track...
Murder at the Wedding is an enjoyable historical and cosy murder mystery.

Once again we join Kitty on a murder mystery! Lucy, her cousin, is to be wed from the bridegroom’s family manor. Suspicion falls on the small cast of guests when one of them is killed but was he the intended victim?

Whilst pondering who the bullet was meant for, everyone knows that amongst them is a murderer! Is one of them next on the hit list? Once again, Matt, Kitty’s boyfriend, is called on to aid in the investigation and Kitty and he debate the best way to approach it.

The mystery didn’t have quite as many unexpected twists as I’d normally like but then I read a lot of this genre! It was still an enjoyable, cosy mystery and I am looking forward to the next Miss Underhay mystery! It’s a four out of five on the enJOYment scale!

I received a complimentary copy of the book from Bookouture through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review is completely my own.

It's an enjoyable read. Helena Dixon knows how to relate a story and having read all the other six, I highly recommend the series.

However, this storyline was less challenging and just a little more predictable for me, so perhaps not quite where I'd hoped it would land. Despite the red herrings I had worked out who was behind the murders, although the motivation was less clear, As always, it's an enjoyable journey with great characterisation and conversations.

I was a little uncomfortable with the way the relationship between Kitty and Matt, on both a professional and personal level, developed in this one. and the resolution left me with a few question marks over my head. Hmmm.....

There was a teaser at the beginning around the long term thread relating to Kitty's mum's case and another one at the end. So exciting... I think the next instalment is going to be a goodie and I, for one, am looking forward to reading it!

With thanks to #NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for my free advanced reader copy to review in exchange for an honest opinion

It was 1934 and Kitty Underhay and her maid Alice head for Thurscomb Castle in Yorkshire, where Kitty will be a bridesmaid for her cousin Lucy’s wedding. Many guests begin arriving at the castle, with a lot of coming and going. Two of Rupert's friends from childhood, Sinclair and Sandy, are invited with their wives. When a servant of Sandy's father-in-law is shot and killed, the suspicion is that Sandy was the intended target. When another murder occurs, Kitty becomes even more curious and both her and her friend Captain Matthew Bryant, a PI, become involved in the investigation, much to the chagrin of the local constabulary. Who was the culprit? What were the reasons? Will Matt and Kitty solve the mystery before someone else is hurt?

Murder at the Wedding is the 7th in the Miss Underhay series by Helena Dixon. I have not read them all, but I am working my way through the previous books in the series. There is an overreaching story arc that runs through the books. I really like Kitty and Matt. They are both likable, relatable, rational people and they get along well as well as work well together solving crimes. They both have some things in their past that interfere with their relationship at times, but I am hoping their relationship proceeds. This is a well-plotted story, with several suspects and plenty of red herrings. The mystery is interesting and kept me guessing. It is also a character driven series and I love knowing what is going on in the lives of the various characters in this historical fiction story. I recommend this one for mystery lovers, cozy mystery lovers, and fans of the golden age. I really enjoyed it.

In the last book I thought that the ongoing mystery was too convoluted to the detriment of the main plot. Glad to see that fixed in this one!

While I missed the first few books in this wonderful series by Helena Dixon, I've exactly awaited each new book. Dear fans, it is not Kitty and Matt's wedding that is the setting for the new book Murder at the Wedding. No, instead it is Kitty cousin Lucy's wedding.

Due to there not being a clergyman in Lucy's village, the wedding is held in the private chapel on her finance's estate. It is frightfully old and a trifle dilapidated (I've taken on an English accent in my head as I write this review). There's even rumor of a ghost! It does seem to be the perfect place for a Halloween novel. While I'm read it in the week leading up to Halloween, the story is set in the spring. But still it has a deliciously creepy feel to it.

As usual, the characters are all so charming. We don't see much of Kitty's grandmother, but Alice and Matt are there as well as Lucy and her parents. We have a few new faces with other guests in attendance for the wedding - all very suspicious characters when one member of the wedding party is murdered while taking some air with his nightly smoke. But we don't have just one murder. No! Before Sandy is found dead, his father-in-law's man is shot while running toward Rolston, Sandy, and Sandy's wife Moira. Surely it was an attempt on Sandy's life.

As they are in a different part of the country, Matt and Kitty are dealing with a different Inspector. And Inspector Lewis is not too keen on having a private detective nosing around his case. But a call from higher up ensures these "amateur" investigators (as Lewis is fond of calling Matt and Kitty) are on the case.

The wedding is fun and there is wonderful character interaction, but the story is very focused on finding the killer or killers. The mystery is so great and the reader is right there by Kitty as she snoops about the castle and interrogates the other guests (which is disguised as friendly offers of tea and chat). I was kept guessing the entire time.

Whether you have been following this series from the start or just finding it, you won't be disappointed with the delightful characters and entertaining mystery. You better have a big pot of tea beside you, because you won't want to put the book down until the mystery is solved.

My review will be published at Girl Who Reads on Wednesday, Oct. 27 - https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2021/10/3-mysteries-to-curl-up-with.html

What murder mystery fan doesn’t love a country house murder? ‘Murder At The Wedding’ ticks all the boxes and more.

Kitty Underhay is invited to the wedding of her cousin Lucy, and with her maid Alice, travels to Yorkshire for the event. Talk of a ghost in the country pile intrigues her, but it seems there’s more danger than she thinks lurking in the wings. When events turn deadly Kitty steps in. With the help of her private investigator beau, Matt, she aims to find out who is behind the strange goings-on before anyone else is hurt.

I enjoyed the writing style and the atmospheric setting of the story. The introductions of the various characters in the house were wonderfully descriptive and made me feel as if I was back in the past with them.

Teasing out the motives worked well too, and the insight into life for women of the era was fascinating. We saw how Kitty was underestimated by the police, but not by her family and especially not by Matt. I thoroughly enjoyed this perfect cosy mystery.

I was given this ARC for review.

Another winner in this delightful cozy mystery series.

Kitty Underhay is off to Thurscomb Castle in Yorkshire to attend her cousin Lucy’s wedding to Lord Rupert Woodcomb. Her beau, Matthew Bryant, also plans to stay at the castle along with other friends and family for the duration of the festivities. The revelry is interrupted by the sudden death of a guest and the local constabulary seems inept with their investigation. Kitty and Matt probe into the situation on their own as it seems that someone is intent on murder.

As always, I enjoy the period details and the setting of these novels. It’s fun to read about the customs, dress, food, and habits of society in 1934. I love the partnership between Kitty and Matt and look forward to the developments in their romance. Can’t wait for the next installment.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend.