This is the third book in the series and I’ve absolutely loved all the books in this fantastic cozy historical mystery series.

Ella Shane, renowned opera singer, is back and she unexpectedly meets Gil’s family when they come to New York. Gil is Ella’s will they/won’t they barrister and duke. They’re in for a surprise though, when they find a dead body in the bathtub in the hotel! Things take an even more concerning turn when Ella and co. discover that Gil is also a target.

I definitely recommend reading the previous two books first since you get a better understanding of these characters since you get more back story on them, I’ve loved “watching” as Ella and Gil grew, both as individuals and their relationship. I was cheering them on during this book! The mystery was intriguing and I loved seeing Ella’s friends and sleuthing cohorts and meeting Gil’s mother and aunts have us some laugh out loud moments.

I really hope we get more of this awesome series and I recommend it for anyone who loves historical fiction and cozy mysteries.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ella Shane is a fascinating protagonist and I absolutely loved A Fatal Overture! When the Duke's mother and aunts arrive unexpectedly in New York City to meet Ella, the last thing you expect is for them to find a dead body in their bathroom, Luckily Gil arrives in good time to assist Ella in figuring out what really happened in his relatives' bathroom.

I love the characters in this series and the new additions of Gil's family are surprising. I do not want to give away any of the exciting plot twists but this book is so well done - I highly recommend it! I cannot wait for the next book and thank #NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of #AFatalOverture!

1900, historical-fiction, historical-research, history-and-culture, family-dynamics, family, friendship, amateur-sleuth, law-enforcement, cozy-mystery*****

I was hoping to find this next in series!
What a wonderful story that really has it all: a mystery, historical insights into class and religious distinctions, and discriminations, misogyny, and romance.
The characters are real (the good, the bad, and the disgusting), Ella is an opera singer with talent and from a mixed religious heritage (and a large extended family) from NYC, Gil is a barrister and a duke from the Highlands, the victim was a bounder and lech who got what he deserved. Let the sleuthing begin! Very enjoyable and well written. Loved it!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

What a delightful book in a delightful series! I have read this series from the beginning and it keeps getting better and better. This one is dedicated, mostly, to catching up with our previous cast of characters while adding some hilarious new ones (Gil's mother and aunts *giggle, snort*). I enjoyed every page of this and was only sad when it ended. If you haven't tried this series, check it out.

Part of a series but works well as a standalone. Set in the early 20th century, Ellen is an opera singer from humble beginnings. She has a duke courting her and finds his mother and aunts on her doorstep intent on matchmaking. When a dead man is discovered in the aunts' hotel bathroom, a friend of Ellen's falsely confesses. In the meantime, Ellen discovers that someone wants to kill the duke.

I'm anxious to read the other books in this series and look forward to more of Ellen and Gil.

ARC via Net Galley. All opinions are my own.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle by Kensington Books and #NetGalley for my honest opinion. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Did not read the others in the series, still enjoyed this one. Suspenseful and entertaining with entertaining characters.

I haven’t read the other books in this series but had no trouble catching on to the different characters and their storylines. Historic and theater details were both spot on and interesting. The book and mystery was both well written and engrossing. Twists and turns and mild suspense kept me interested and guessing until the very end. A solid read and one I highly recommend!