The 7th book in the Kitty Underhay series sees Kitty and Matt away from the south coast seaside town and up in North Yorkshire, attending the wedding of Kitty’s good friend. Sadly for Kitty, death is not far away and it is a race to find the killer.

Matt is also thinking on where the relationship is going, weighing up his feelings for Kitty against his fears of her headstrong nature and how this might lead her into danger (as of course it does during the book).

The story is very well written and neatly tied up in the end, with a satisfying conclusion.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review.

3.5

Here we are with book seven from Helena Dixon and I have been with Kitty since the beginning and whilst you can always guarantee a dead body or two may well turn up wherever she is going, you really don’t think it will be at a wedding.

Kitty on her way to her cousin’s wedding as a bridesmaid with her faithful maid and friend, Alice in tow, they travel to Yorkshire. Captain Matt Bryant is to follow later, but is not quite sure of his strong feeling for Kitty as her previous exploits left him wondering whether he could cope with the trauma of losing her.

A society wedding seems a relatively safe place, you would think. However clearly when Kitty arrives, there is definitely an undercurrent by the guests already assembled. Lucy, Kitty’s cousin and her betrothed, Rupert having invited boyhood friends Sandy and Sinclair along with respective wives. Sandy is to be the best man but there seems to be much more going on with talk of threatening letters and political conflicts.

Then a shot rings out, the valet is dead, but it seems to have shook Sandy who is convinced someone is out to get him. But perhaps the valet has some secrets to share.

In the classic country house mystery, it has to have been committed by someone within the confines of the house. But who? The police find the culprit very quickly and it all seems to be wrapped up very quickly until someone else dies……

In steps Kitty and Matt, much the the chagrin of the local inspector. As they get closer to the truth, the feelings between them grow and when the answer is at the end of a corridor it seems that both Kitty and Matt have to overcome fears to get to the truth.

This is another great story in the series, I love the different characters and how that Kitty, Matt and Alice work well together out of their normally setting of Dartmouth and the hotel. I can see adventures further afield in the future but as the book comes to its conclusion it seems we are nearing the truth about the one main theme running through all the stories – what happened to Kitty’s mother.

Lovely cosy crime of the era of Agatha Christie and a must of fans of the Queen of Crime and historical fiction. This combines the both so well. Looking forward to the next.

This series is always a joy.
Kitty and Matt are celebrating the wedding of her cousin but as usual a murder interferes.
The same cast and high quality writing mean that we are never sure whodunnit but we enjoy finding out.

“’Till death do us part may come sooner than they thought…”


This is one of two ‘Golden Age’ mystery series I am totally invested in right now and they are both set apart by their strong and feisty female lead characters, who are streets ahead of their times in the female independence and equality stakes and who don’t hold on too strongly to all the traditions and accepted social mores of the times.

Kitty Underhay, does have something of a personal history, which has cameoed in all her investigations to date, as she crosses paths time and again with her nemesis, usually when he is trying to bump her off, which annoyingly for him he hasn’t managed to achieve so far, although once or twice it has been a close call! However, any past events were woven so seamlessly into the current storyline where appropriate, that I never felt as though I was missing out, neither did I ever get to point where explanations in any way threatened to overwhelm the present investigation, making the individual books eminently readable as stand alone stories, although I guarantee you will definitely become addicted to Kitty Underhay and will soon have the entire series all lined up to read!

The action in previous episodes of the series, has hitherto taken place in Kitty and Matt’s home county of Devon, where, whilst they don’t altogether agree with the interfering ways of amateur sleuth, Kitty, during an investigation, Inspectors Pinch and Greville have built up a certain grudging respect for her astute ways, sharp mind and often acerbic tongue. It also helps Kitty’s case that she is in a relationship with widower and registered Private Investigator, Matt, who often finds himself acting as a buffer between Kitty and the law! However we now find Kitty and Matt totally out of their comfort zone in rural Yorkshire, attending the wedding of Kitty’s cousin, so when the almost inevitable happens and a double murder threatens to spoil the future of the happy couple, Kitty and Matt find themselves at loggerheads with the dour and rather uninspiring, Inspector Lewis, who wants nothing more than the most speedy solution to the case possible.

The chapters are kept to a length where the travel of the story is both fluid and evenly paced, so whilst wonderfully descriptive narrative and dialogue are among the most endearing features about this series, with the author’s skilled imagery adding real depth and range, there is never a wasted word or gesture, making this multi-layered, well structured, traditional mystery storyline from the 1930s, highly textured, rich in atmosphere and totally immersive from the word go. Some skilled and assured plot building throws up more than enough twists and turns, as Kitty and Matt try to get to the bottom of what transpires to be a potentially treasonous scandal of epic proportions, with reverberations and consequences which have the power to topple governments and change the face of British politics. Whilst I did manage to narrow down my own suspect list to somewhere near the right mix of characters, I certainly didn’t unravel all the whys and wherefores of this nefarious and duplicitous little gang; which, even had I succeeded would have all been in vain anyway, when the ‘official’ version of events was so manipulated as to distract attention from the grubby truth – Some things never change, even after almost a hundred years of ‘progress’!

A cast of well developed, multi-faceted characters, collectively added a strong voice and a realistic sense of time and place to the storyline, and although not all were likable, or reliable witnesses by any stretch of imagination, they all remained authentic and true to their roles throughout. There may have appeared to be quite a profusion of characters populating this drama, however, true to any worthy ‘Agatha Christiesque’ plot, once they were all safely gathered in one place, the pieces of the jigsaw began to slot neatly into place for Kitty and Matt, as the closely woven threads of this tissue of lies began to unravel.

Kitty and her maid come companion, Alice, together with Matt, make a formidably addictive and ever evolving team, who are relatable and easy to connect with. The synergy and dynamics between them works really well, making them genuine and believable. I read for all the escapism, enjoyment, entertainment and emotion a good storyline and engaging cast of characters can offer and this little trio tick all those boxes for me.

This time Kitty finds herself trapped in one of her most perilous situations yet and although Matt has plucked up the courage to make all the correct representations to the appropriate people, he is left wondering if a future with such a free-spirited and controversially independent forward-thinking woman, who expects and demands equality in a relationship, is really one he can handle. I am so pleased I was able to be a ‘fly on the wall’ when Matt reached his final decision, but what was Kitty’s response?

Might it be the last we shall see of the dastardly Hammett and his sister, Esther and will Kitty be able to wrest the truth about her mother’s fate from him, to help her set her mind at rest and find peace with the past, as she embarks upon a new chapter in her life? I’m still not sure I would bet on it!

Lucy Medford is to be wed after her engagement to Rupert Thurscomb. Kitty Underhay is called to join her cousin as the merry event approaches along with a flock of other guests. As the preparations ensue so do drama, eerie tales, gossip --- and murder. Kitty and Matt must work hard and work their smartest yet to uncover this thrilling mystery.

I was so engrossed in the narrative of Murder at the Wedding.

Thurscomb castle, the journey towards it, the people all interested me so much and kept me hooked. A grand lot of effort was clearly executed in this aspect of the novel. I swear there was no single waning, boring moment in the story. Juicy gossip and classic rivalries made it all the more entertaining.

There are a few instances, little details which confused me but the novel overall is a gem.

The twists rendered me speechless. I did not expect any of them, at all!

In here we see changes in Matt and Kitty's relationship. I thought we would see conflicts between the couple at first but Dixon tied it all up amazingly at the end, painting a more beautiful and deeper connection between the two main characters.

Murder at the Wedding is the most superior of Dixon's Kitty Underhay Mysteries yet.

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Review for 'Murder At The Wedding' by Helena Dixon.

Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Helena Dixon, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous

Publication date 6th October 2021.

This is the third book I have read by this author. It is also the seventh book in the 'Miss Underhay Mystery' series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read 'Murder On The Dance Floor' (book 4 in the series) and 'Murder At Elm House (book 6 in the series) which I also highly recommend.


I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. ' I am a huge fan of Agatha Christie so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Helena and if this is half as good as 'Murder In The Dance Floor' and 'Murder At Elm House' it is sure to be a page turning read. I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of a prologue and 24 chapters. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in Plymouth and Yorkshire, UK 🇬🇧 . I always enjoy when books are set in the UK as I'm from Wales and have sometimes visited areas mentioned in the book. This makes it easier to picture where the scenes are set at times. I have in fact visited both on many occasions so am looking forward to possibly recognising name places.

This book is written in third person perspective and the protagonist being Kitty Underhay. The benefits of third person perspective with are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.

This book was very well written and I do believe some research went into it as everything linked correctly in with the era it was set in. It is a real bug bear for me when I read a historical novel and the author hasn't done their research and gets basic information mixed up so well done Helena!! It was very well written and I found the synopsis and the cover fitted the storyline perfectly, The descriptions were great and it really felt as if I was in the story.

The storyline was very interesting and quite fast paced. I absolutely loved the atmosphere and the surroundings of the plot being set in a castle per say, very spooky and a perfect book to read with Halloween coming up especially with the ghost storyline in the background as well as the main plot. I really enjoyed that it was set in the past and the storyline really suited that. It really is a nice cozy mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. At no point did I suspect who was doing what or why so a huge well done there Helena!!! I have read many a mystery and find that I am working out the killer/perp quicker every time and there's nothing worse than working out who did what when your need even half way through a book. Not only is this quite a suspense and action filled mystery but there was just the right amount of quirkiness, laughter and romance to give it a nice mix!!! A fun, addictive, unputdownable cozy crime mystery.

I am really invested in the characters and really enjoyed Kitty and her fantastic and quirky personality!!! In fact all of the characters had their own individual personalities which worked really well with each other. The only fault I did find is that sometimes the characters first names were used and at other times their surnames, as there are quite a few characters this did cause me some confusion at times. I especially enjoyed getting to know Matt, Alice and more. However, I am looking forward to meeting them all again in the next 'episode' of Miss Underhay's adventures which I'm sure will be just as exciting as this one!!

Overall a perfect mix of mystery, crime, romance, laughter and quirkiness which kept me turning the pages late at night!!

Genres covered in this novel include Historical, Cozy Mystery, Murder Mystery and Crime among others.

I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of anyone looking for a nice easy mystery to read while curled up in front of the fire.


277 pages.

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I can't believe it's already book seven in this fabulous series and I, for one, still can't get enough of it!

If you don't know this series, they're historical cozy mysteries set in the 1930s following amateur sleuth and hotelier Kitty Underhay who solves mysteries with the help of her PI beau Matt and maid Alice. There are a few storylines that have continued over the course of the previous books, so I would definitely recommend you start at the beginning of the series to get the full enjoyment out of these books.

In Murder at the Wedding, Kitty travels to Yorkshire for her cousin Lucy's wedding but what should be a joyous occasion, but when not one but two of the guests ends up dead, it's up to her and Matt to solve the case.

As always, there was a puzzling mystery, a dash of romance, with a cast of intriguing characters and plenty of red herrings to keep you on your toes.

The ending was one I've been hoping for for a while now and I was so happy when I read it, I couldn't stop grinning. I already know book eight is on the way soon and I can't wait to see what happens next for Kitty and Matt!

Murder at the Wedding is a gentle yet enjoyable mystery, perfect to lose yourself in for a few hours.

Helena Dixon's Murder at the Wedding is book seven in her Miss Underhay Mystery series, but my third as I jumped into it at book five. Cozy mysteries are a definite favourite of mine and the 1930s setting adds to its allure. Kitty and Matthew are great people and have a lovely, flourishing relationship. In fact, all of the energetic and dynamic characters of this charming series make it a fitting choice. The mystery contains a generous pool of suspects and the novel sparkles with wit. I am thrilled that I have the first four books in the series to catch up on and I'm also happily anticipating the eighth one, entitled Murder in First Class.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Bookouture via NetGalley at my request and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

My thanks to Bookouture for an eARC via NetGalley of ‘Murder at the Wedding’ by Helena Dixon in exchange for an honest review.

This is Book 7 in the Miss Kitty Underhay series of historical cosy mysteries. It is May 1934 and Kitty Underhay travels to Yorkshire to attend her cousin Lucy’s wedding. It is being held at Thurscomb Castle and is going to be a posh affair as the groom has inherited the castle and title from his recently deceased uncle. Kitty’s plus one is ex-army captain turned private detective, Matthew Bryant.

Given the novel’s title it’s no spoiler to say that before long there will be a murder. As usual, there are plenty of suspects and a few red herrings. The local police, led by Inspector Lewis, are not happy with any input from Kitty declaring: ‘Whatever they may tolerate in Devon, I can assure you it is not the same here in Yorkshire. I would suggest you leave any idea of investigating to the professionals.’ Oh well, that’s bound to deter her.

While this is very much a cosy mystery, Helena Dixon does acknowledge the legacy of the Great War and the rising threat of fascism in Europe as well as its British sympathisers led by Oswald Mosley.

Overall, I found this an enjoyable mystery that sparkled with wit and a touch of romance. I was very pleased to read that the next mystery with Miss Kitty Underhay and friends will be published in February.

Here comes the bride, the groom…and the corpse. Cause it wouldn’t be a Kitty Underhay adventure without a dead body. Such fun!
 
Murder at the wedding is the 7th installment in the Miss Underhay Mysteries Series and a Good addition to it. Kitty and Captain Bryant travel to Thurscomb Castle in Yorkshire to attend the wedding of her cousin Lucy, but soon the festivities are interrupted by a murder that may or may not have claimed the correct victim. Kitty and Matthew put their brains to work to try and save the wedding but another murder will threaten the happily ever after.
 
Once again, this was a really enjoyable murder mystery. Kitty and Matt are both well developed characters and Kitty is such a breath of fresh air, an independent and strong woman defying the conventions of her time. I like how she won’t accept to change for any man and her conviction that if Matthew want to be with her he’ll have to take her as she is. I also love how he slowly seems to be overcoming this idea that he needs to be her savior each and every time. The ending, to that respect, was so perfect. I can’t wait t osee how their story continues.
 
The murder mystery was also a good one with plenty of suspects and red-herrings and, although the choice of “villain” was not that surprising, the final confrontation was a fun and tense one to read.
 
If you’re a fan of cozy historical mysteries what are you waiting for to start this series?
 
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing and eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the seventh book in a very well written series. Could easily be read as a standalone. It is very enjoyable and I highly recommend. I couldn't put it down.

Kitty Underlay is traveling with her maid Alice to Thurscomb Castle where she will be a bridesmaid to her cousin Lucy. In their last conversations, Kitty sensed that something was troubling Lucy and is a bit worried. Lucy confides that she believes she saw a ghost and the belief is that the castle is cursed and a sighting of the ghost precedes a death. Lucy is very worried that something will happen to Rupert, her fiancee. Even though the wedding is mere days away, Kitty agrees to do what she can to solve the mystery.

But someone is murdered-the valet of one of the guests. The police believe he was shot in error and that the true target was Sandy Galsworthy, who had been receiving some threatening notes. And when Sandy is indeed murdered a few days later, Kitty and her beau Matthew realize that the murderer had to be someone within the castle walls.

This is a well plotted mystery with plenty of red herrings and many potential murderers. I was kept guessing until the end.

I received an ARC of the book from but that in now way influenced my opinion.

4.5 Stars
1934 & Kitty Underhay & her maid Alice travel to North Yorkshire to Thurscomb Castle for her cousin Lucy’s wedding to Lord Rupert Woodcomb. She’s honoured to be a bridesmaid at the wedding & can't wait for her beau, ex-army captain Matthew Bryant to join her. The following day whilst catching up on gossip with her friend Daisy, who’s Rupert's sister they hear a gunshot. Evans, Ralston Barnes' right hand man has been shot. Rupert’s best man, The Right Honourable Alexander ‘Sandy’ Galsworthy, believe the speeding bullet was meant for him? Then there's another murder so Matt & Kitty finding themselves aiding the local police.
This is the seventh outing for Kitty & another well written engrossing read which could be read on its own. I love Matt & Kitty & I’m thoroughly enjoying their slow burn romance. They are both well portrayed & over the series I feel as though I’ve really got to know them. The secondary characters both old & new were also well fleshed. There were plenty of new characters assembled for the wedding & it took me a little while to get everyone sorted. The setting was both beautiful & a bit eerie too. There were plenty of twists, turns & red herrings, which kept me guessing until the culprit was revealed. I’m now looking forward to the next book especially after the couple of teasers
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Murder at the Wedding is the 7th Miss Underhay cozy by Helena Dixon. Released 6th Oct 2021, it's 277 pages and is available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.

This is an engagingly well written classic country house murder set in the interwar period in the north of England. Kitty and her intrepid maid/companion/sidekick Alice are off to Kitty's cousin's wedding and it's not long before a murder shows up to disrupt all their well laid plans. When Kitty's friend Matt arrives, they help one another investigate. There are several disparate subplot threads which entwine to a satisfying denouement and resolution.

This is a consistently well written and entertaining modern classic English mystery series with well wrought characters and clever plots. The dialogue is well written and never clunky or overwrought.

Well worth a look for mystery lovers and fans of the golden age. I really enjoyed it.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

1934. Kitty Underhay and Captain Matthew Bryant have been invited to her cousin, Lucy Medford’s wedding, to be held at the groom’s home of Thurscomb Castle in Yorkshire. On arrival Kitty is faced with Lucy’s concerns of a ghost roaming the burnt out wing, which foretells a death. Soon a murder occurs, but will this be the last. But what is the motive and the guilty party. Kitty and Matthew start to investigate, parallel with the local police.
An entertaining and well-written cozy mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to the series which can be read as a standalone story.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Kitty Underhay is a bridesmaid in her cousin Lucy’s wedding at Thurscomb Castle in Yorkshire. Cousin Lucy is marrying Lord Rupert Woodcomb. Kitty is so excited to be taking part in all the wedding festivities until family and friends start making comments and asking her questions about her marital status. She needs a quick exit strategy to avoid answering. She steps away and takes a walk on the Castle grounds, she ends up walking through the beautiful well kept gardens, when she hears a gunshot and the valet, Evans is dead. Kitty can’t help but notice how shaken up the man is that was standing next to Evans. It’s Rupert’s best man, Right Honourable Alexander ‘Sandy’ Galsworthy. When Kitty discovers Sandy has been receiving blackmail letters, she thinks one of the wedding guests is sending the letters. The local authorities don’t follow Kitty’s hunches so she asks her boyfriend Matthew Bryant to help her. The wedding is a huge success, but when Sandy sneaks away during the dancing, Matthew follows him only to find Sandy dead on the terrace by some masonry that fell from above. Kitty and Matthew are certain that there is a murderer within the castle, but will they catch them before they kill again? Oh my goodness I love this series so much. Miss Kitty Underhay is such a joy to read. This unputdownable, fast-paced, wonderful cozy mystery is definitely a must read. The energetic, lovable and dynamic characters of this charming read, will certainly be a favorite. This phenomenal story is the perfect addition to this amazing series.

Thank you Helena Dixon for such a wonderful continuation to Miss Underhay Mystery Series. Definitely a wonderful and enjoyable must read. I love this cozy mystery series, and I highly recommend not only this book, but the entire series.

It was 1934 and Kitty Underhay and her maid Alice were aboard the train heading for Thurscomb Castle in Yorkshire. Kitty was to be bridesmaid for her cousin Lucy’s wedding in a few days and their early arrival meant Kitty could be of help to Lucy in the preparations leading up to the wedding. Many guests would be arriving, staggered over the few days and Kitty hoped for some quiet times with Lucy before the rush. As people went their various ways the following day, Kitty was with her friend Daisy, taking tea and chatting when they both heard what sounded like a gunshot…

Sandy, best man and his wife Moira, along with Sinclair and his wife Caliope – both men had been friends since school with Lucy’s intended Rupert, but because of their political leanings, Rupert had confided he doubted they’d remain friends after the wedding. When Captain Matthew Bryant, PI and Kitty’s beau arrived later that evening, both he and Kitty decided to put their heads together to see what clues were out there. The Inspector wasn’t pleased. It was after the wedding when the second death occurred and most of the party were in shock. Who was the culprit? What were the reasons? Could Matt and Kitty solve the mystery?

Murder at the Wedding is the 7th in the Miss Underhay series by Helena Dixon and once again it was fabulous! Fast paced with plenty of red herrings and twists to keep the reader guessing, I guessed wrong! This series is one of the best of Historical Cozy Mystery that I’ve read, and I thoroughly enjoy each episode. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

This was an escape into the past and you can hear the character voices in your head and see everything going on around you. There is certainly a fairly large cast of characters, much like Agatha Christie often did in her books, and I recommend committing to this book from beginning to end to better keep track of everyone. This is not a hard undertaking as the author keeps you wanting to turn the page. Read it in just a few sittings and thoroughly enjoyed.

Thank you to Bookouture,  NetGalley, and the author for an advanced reading copy.

In Murder at the Wedding Kitty travels all the way to Yorkshire to attend her cousin Lucy's wedding at Thurscomb Castle. It is a good thing her Private Investigator boyfriend Matt goes too because there are two murders in rapid succession as well as sightings of the resident ghost.

It all builds up to a wonderful finale from the mystery aspect plus an even better one from the relationship side of things. I really enjoy this series. Kitty and Matt are both really likable, rational people and they get along well - most of the time. Matt has a few issues from the past to resolve but that seems to be happening.

I am looking forward with great interest to see what happens next.

Thank you to Bookouture and Net Galley for this ARC. Really loving this series. Not getting bored and always get to the end looking forward to the next installment. Great characters and story telling

This is the seventh outing for the heroine of this amazing cozy historical crime series, Miss Kitty Underhay and it was as well written and full of adventures as the previous books.

In this book Kitty is attending the wedding of her dear cousin Lucy and the action is now in Yorkshire at her family home. Lucy seems troubled and confesses she has seen the ghost of a nun which foretells death, a legend that Kitty tells her is nonsense. However a seemingly accidental shooting is followed by a tragic death on the evening of the wedding and the duo of Kitty and her detective friend Captain Matt Bryant are on the case.

We see a change again in the relationship between Kitty and Matt at the end of the novel and a message from the detective at home brings joy to Kitty and the possibility that the man who murdered her mother may have been caught.

Highly recommend this as all the others in the series and would definitely say that reading them in order is best to understand the development of the characters. Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.