This is a cosy mystery set in 1920s. The Author takes us back in 1925, Paris. I loved the description of Paris, glimpse of the life of news reporters and fashion house.

Abigail Dixon is a Chicago news reporter and she has been sent to take the interview of the famous designer and make a brief report on fashionable Paul Joubert couture but things turn out differently and tangle her in the mystery of her estranged stepmother’s death where she becomes the primary suspect. She must clear her name and to do that, she investigates the case herself but the truth is buried beneath the family secrets and it’s all a deceiving web. Killer is still lurking around. Will Abigail get to the bottom of the mystery? I liked the characters of Vivian and Freddy. Twists and turns were there too. The book is mysterious and it has suspense, history, secrets and buried truth.

Thanks to the Publisher and Author.

Abigail Dixon, a Chicago reporter in Paris, is sent to report on fashionable Paul Joubert couture, she finds herself at the centre of a murder investigation.

The plot moved along at a nice, steady pace and I quickly became entranced in the glamorous world of Paris, alongside Abigail. Nancy Warren portrays Paris in all of it it’s 1920’s glory from the point of view of a young woman. Abigail, our protagonist mingles easily with the elite of the city, the fashion world and artists of the decade. I had to admire Abigail’s determined spirit, she wasn’t afraid to throw herself into the centre of danger and fought to prove herself in a man’s world. I really loved how she wanted to focus on more serious stories rather than what was expected of her. Although by the end, she seemed to have a change of direction.

Back to the plot, there was plenty of action, certainly during the second half which kept me entertained and hooked into the story. The clues as to the murder were very subtle, whilst a couple of suspects were introduced, I was wrong in my guesses about the murderer. This is a book you have to read until the end to fully understand everything. The finale to the book was giving me real Poirot vibes. Obviously I don’t want to say too much, but read it and see if you agree.

I really felt I was sleuthing alongside Abigail, feeling her frustration and worry at being suspected of murder. Although I never thought the police really took her seriously as a suspect. When Ernest Hemingway was introduced, I thought he could have helped more in the investigation. Overall, it was easy to lose yourself in the story and see 1920’s Paris through Abigail’s eyes. Although I received an advanced reader copy of this book, I leave this review entirely voluntarily, all thoughts and opinions expressed in it are my own.

Great start to a new series! Abby is smart, savvy, and loveable. The setting is well written, making you feel like you’re in the ateliers of Paris or in the drawing rooms of the rich and famous. The mystery was well-paced and kept me guessing until the very end and the investigation was very creative, using both the fashion house and the recent war to its advantage. Looking forward to more in this series!

Murder at the Paris Fashion House - An Abigail Dixon Mystery Book 1 by Nancy Warren is a delightful, chic cosy mystery set in PAris in 1925, a time of high fashion, jazz, art deco and the Paris International Exposition of Decorative Arts

American Abigail Dixon has connections thanks to her families position iin soceity an as such, she is unique in that she has managed to land a job as a journalist, a career unheard of for women of the era, albeit restricted to fashion and womens interest. However, in the process, she discovers a murder which is then pinned on her due to the circumstances. Will she be able to clear her name and find the real culprit?

Very well written and a great start to the series. I lok forward to seeing where this one goes

Thank you to Netgalley, Storm Publishing and Nancy Warren for this highly entertaining ARC. My review is left voluntarily an all opinions are my own

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
THINGS I LIKED
1. The FMC, Abigail. I liked her zeal and how she wanted to make something of herself in a new country
2. The author's insertion of popular people like Ernest Hemingway and Coco Chanel
3. The fashion aspect
THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE
1. The storyline. It was boring and too slow. I just couldn't get myself to like it.
2. It was not suspenseful enough

This book was not my favorite. I liked Abigail, but I didn't like the book. I don't know if I would continue the series

Abigail Dixon has left her job as women’s reporter in Chicago for hopefully a more newsworthy job as reporter in Paris. Avoiding her stepmother is only a bonus. Unfortunately, her first job is to cover the new line of a famous designer. Of course, one of the first people she sees is her stepmother. Abigail manages to avoid her and by having the designer give her a tour of the back rooms. When Abigail finds her stepmother dead, she becomes a prime suspect.

Somehow during the solving of the murder, Abigail evolves from being disinterested in fashion to the muse of a designer. This is the first in a series and is an enjoyable book. It will be interesting to see how the relationships develop in the next book. Enjoy.

Abi has got a new job as a reporter in Paris, it’s 1925 and the war is over. Paris is bustling, the fashion, the parties and all the high end client is here. She finds a body in a dressing room and is now suspected of murder.

A brilliant mystery, a quick and easy to read book. The author writes well about fashion and includes icon places in Paris. Loved the plot and setting.
A cozy 5 star read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

I found Murder at the Paris Fashion House by Nancy Warren to be a delightful and engaging read that seamlessly blended light-heartedness with a mysterious undertone. As my first introduction to Warren's work, this book has certainly left me eager to explore more of her writing.

The pacing of the story was just right, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the enchanting 1920s Parisian setting without ever feeling bored. Warren's vivid descriptions vividly brought to life the glamour and allure of Paris during that era, and I particularly enjoyed the historical references sprinkled throughout the narrative, especially the mentions of iconic figures like Coco Chanel, Valentino, and Ernest Hemingway. What stood out to me was how the author incorporated themes of beauty, fashion, and feminism into a murder mystery, creating a multi-layered narrative that kept me hooked. I appreciated the portrayal of women fighting for their place in society, particularly through Abigail's character as she navigated the challenges of being taken seriously as a journalist. Moreover, Warren's depiction of the post-war era added depth to the story, shedding light on the struggles and traumas that lay beneath the surface of Paris's glamorous facade. This juxtaposition of glamour and pain provided a poignant insight into the complexities of the time period.

The plot twists and unexpected ending were a highlight for me, as I love being surprised in mystery books rather than predicting the outcome. Abigail's character development was also impressive; despite initial reservations, I found myself rooting for her as she proved her strength and resilience in solving the mystery. The supporting characters, such as Vivian and Freddy, added richness to the story with their own personalities. Their loyalty to Abigail was heartwarming, and I'm excited to see how their relationships evolve in future installments of the series.

Overall, Murder at the Paris Fashion House was a captivating read that left me eagerly anticipating more from Nancy Warren and the intriguing world she has created.

Thank you NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Nancy Warren for a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

First in a new series and I enjoyed it very much.

Abigail Dixon has just arrived in Paris to take up the position of reporter for a major newspaper. She is one of the lucky women at the time who were able to score a "man's" job due to family connections. However she is still not able to report on news events and is sent off to cover couture. Discovering a murder and becoming a suspect was not in her plans and it changes her whole life.

The story is set in 1925 in Paris at one of the many exciting times in that city's history. The author covers the history nicely with some name dropping of famous people, and details of the world of fashion. This is a well written cosy, historical mystery with a hint of future romance for further books in the series.

I thought this was a good story. It’s fast paced from the start. It has some surprises I wasn’t expecting.
I’m looking forward to see what Abby gets into next.

3.5 stars. Nancy Warren is a new author to me, but she has written several cozy mystery series and this is the first book in her new series of Abigail Dixon Mysteries. Set in 1925 Paris, Warren does a great job of setting the stage - this is when Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pounds, and F. Scott and Zelda were in residence while Coco Chanel was designing creations for the women of Paris and the world . Post WWI Paris dazzles and sparkles, but there is also an underside of murder and intrigue.

Chicago reporter Abigail Dixon is starting her new job with the Chicago International Post, hoping to write hard news but is relegated to fashion and the women's pages. Yet her first foray into fashion and an interview with the renowned couturier Paul Joubert results in murder. And worse, the victim is Abigail's own, deeply detested stepmother Lillian Dixon. Abigail herself is the prime suspect, and her head (literally) is on the line unless she can solve the case.

The novel starts out well, giving us the cast of characters (and there are many - I kept on forgetting who was who) and delving into why Lillian was in Paris and which rich man was she planning to snare as her next husband. But the book definitely drags in the middle, and then toward the end there is a huge rush with many clues and suspects quickly introduced and entire new motives unveiled. I had several "wait, what??" moments on the way to the eventual conclusion.

As the first book in the series, the author does a good job introducing the city and several continuing characters (I'm assuming the very attractive and mysterious Inspector Deschamps will continue as a potential love interest) but personally I found the plot a bit cluttered and unfocused. I do, however, look forward to the next book in the series once Abigail settles into her life in Paris. 3.5 stars.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this eARC. Murder at the Paris Fashion House was a delightful mystery! I was immediately thrown into the glitz and glamour of 1920s Paris! Our main character, Abby, travels to Paris from Chicago to become a reporter. She had hoped to write on hard hitting topics like women's suffrage, but finds herself reporting on the latest fashions. On her first assignment she stumbles upon a murder - and it's someone she knows very well. She uses his reporting to take a captivated world through her harrowing experience as someone being framed for murder and how she is going to solve it! It was a fun cozy mystery I devoured.

The start of a new series finds reporter, Abigail Dixon, goes from Chicago to Paris to cover the the scene.

What she finds is herself in the middle of a murder... that of her stepmother! Set in the 1920's and amid the "famous" set of Coco Chanel and others, the mystery has a lot of twist an turns that will keep you reading until the end.

Looking forward to more!

It was 1925 when Chicago newspaper reporter, Abigail Dixon, descended on Paris. The sister newspaper to her uncle's in Chicago had offered her a job, and she was champing at the bit to begin. The editor told Abby she could report on Paris fashions, which wasn't what she had hoped for. But she would make a start with an interview of a famous designer. As Abby entered the famous atelier on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, she had no idea her life was about to change. But finding her estranged step mother's body in a fitting room would do that; having Inspector Henri Deschamps of the local police looking at her as a suspect, did the rest...

Abby was desperate to prove her innocence, and to do that, she had to find the killer. But danger was all around her, and while she became "the story" in Paris, instead of the reporter, she had to use it to her advantage. Could she oust a killer? And would she discover a motive?

Murder at the Paris Fashion House is the first in the Abigale Dixon Mysteries by Nancy Warren and I enjoyed it very much. Abby was a strong although impulsive character, who soon had a bevy of friends around her, including the debonair Freddy and her room mate, Vivien. An enjoyable historical cosy which I have no hesitation in recommending.

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

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Thank you to the author for this wonderful book.
I wish you could give .5 stars as well. I definitely give this a 3.5 for me!

This book gives Emily in Paris in the 1920s but with a murder mystery that hits close to home for Abby (main character). Abby is the perfect suspect for the murder due to the family connection and dislike, but it’s obvious she didn’t do it. I enjoyed the character developments, the relationship bonds, historical events and relevance, hardships of being a woman at the time, fashion insights, and so much more. The seance was a cool touch too! I was getting confused with the different character names, so that is the reason for my .5 instead of full 4 stars. It made it hard to follow towards the end with who is who.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is into the 1920s fashion and style but wants a murder mystery twist to it! It’s different in a good way and worth the read.

Happy Reading!

This was a fun new entry in the historical mystery genre. Here we have an American aspiring journalist in post-WWI Paris. Abigail Dixon is sent to do a typical women’s fluff story about a couture designer. The twist is that she encounters her evil stepmother murdered in a dressing room. While dodging allegations that she’s the murder, she works with a diverse group of friends to find the real murderer.

The mystery delves back into the history of the War while Abigail encounters famous figures who were in 1920s Paris. I didn’t guess the murderer until there was a rather convenient ending with a helpful confession. I would have liked a less gimmicky ending, but I still enjoyed the book and am looking forward to future entries in what I hope will be a series.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

I'm so happy this is the first in a series. I quickly fell in love with the characters in this book. I read it in a day. Great job.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of this book!

The start of this book captivated me but after the main action happened the pacing of the plot dragged until the end. I enjoyed the 1920’s mystery aspect but I found myself feeling bored while reading.

Overall a fun quick read but maybe not something to pick up if you’re in a slump and trying to get back into reading.

In Murder at the Paris Fashion House, Nancy Warren masterfully transports readers to the glitz and glamour of 1920s Paris, where jazz music floats through the air, champagne flows freely, and fashion is at its most daring and divine. The novel follows Abigail Dixon, a tenacious Chicago news reporter who, while seeking her big break, finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery that could easily be her undoing.

I loved the setting and seeing behind the scenes at a Paris fashion house. A compelling mix of murder, mystery, and haute couture, making it a must-read for those who love their historical mysteries with a good dose of style and suspense.

This is the first book in a series about plucky journalist Abigail Dixon, and a new-to-me author.

Given it's the first in the series, there was a great deal of 'introduction' to the main characters. This slowed the story down quite a bit, but things picked up about half-way through, and the story became quite entertaining. I enjoyed Abby's hunt for her step-mother's killer - and to clear her own name - and the various regulars that I am sure will show up in future stories.

The ending was a nice surprise, and I look forward to reading more.