Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Nancy Warren for an advanced reader copy of "Murder at the Paris Fashion House"

A delightful murder mystery set in the city of lights. WIth Paris as the backdrop, our quippy narrator, and a hard to solve mystery we were guaranteed to be entertained from start to finish. While the story did start slow, we are quickly sucked in to the "who done it" plot. The addition of well known historical figures, adds to the delight and glamour of the story and puts you right back in the 1920's.

My rating is based on the slower pace of the book, I did wish the plot had a little more excitement, but overall I was thoroughly entertained.

I was not disappointed by this first book in a new series.

Abigail Dixon, an American journalist moves to Paris to get away from some family troubles. But within days finds herself as the prime suspect in the murder of another American.

Abby takes it upon herself to figure out "whodunit" and meets some famous names along the way.

Abby is such a great character. I found myself cheering her on in her quest for justice. She was also not afraid of change. Over the course of the book she is a caterpillar who becomes a butterfly.

I'm a sucker for a good historical cozy mystery a d this one definitely did not disappoint.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Nancy Warren for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder at the Paris Fashion House coming out May 8, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This was a really fun book in a fun setting! I love cozy historical mysteries, so this was definitely up my alley! The 1920s were a time of discovery and lavishness. It was a roaring good time! I thought Abigail was a strong character who worked hard to go after her story. I enjoyed the world of fashion and Coco Chanel. The victim being related to Abigail was an interesting choice. I really enjoyed how it all played out. I loved this book! I definitely would check out other books by this author.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys 1920s murder mysteries!

this was such a cozy read! set in the 1920s era during one of the world’s most rebellious fashion revolutions, murder at the paris fashion house takes you through the glamorous streets of paris while following a young american reporter, fresh to the city and ready to make her mark on the news industry…despite the looming threat of the guillotine for a crime she did not commit

i loved how abigail was so clearly depicted as a feminist but didn’t turn her nose up to conforming to a more feminine image. oftentimes, heroines in literature seem to compromise their femininity to prove the legitimacy of their feminism (which is necessary sometimes but it doesn’t always fit every character) so i appreciated meeting a heroine who was smart but could confidently turn every head in a room full of socialites. quite literally, slay 👏🏻

aside from some slower pacing towards the middle, this who dunnit mystery definitely had me entertained & guessing until the very end! i do wish some of the “suspects” had been developed slightly more to add more shock factor upon the big reveal and perhaps given readers more involvement in attempting to solve it.

i’m excited to see what else abigail dixon has in store for her future in paris!

thanks so much to storm publishing & netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts!

I received a copy of this title from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Murder at the Paris Fashion House is the first title to feature Abigail Dixon, an American journalist from Chicago who moves to Paris to follow her dreams. Her father was friends with the publisher prior to his death, and Abigail still has complicated feelings toward her deceased father; he left her mother to marry the young woman who seduced him. Despite her interest in telling real stories, she agrees to write fashion stories to send back to Chicago. While visiting the fashion house of Paul Joubert, a well-known courturier, she stumbles across a murder and even more shocking, the victim is her former stepmother. Abby finds herself the prime suspect given her animosity toward the victim and sets out to clear her name. She needs to move amongst high society and convinces Paul Joubert to lend her some clothes, but to her surprise, she actually becomes his muse. The mystery is nicely done and kept my attention. I also enjoyed the supporting characters and the set up for future titles.

I really enjoyed this start to a new series! To be fair, it would be hard to mess up a story set in Paris fashion house in one of the most glamorous decades ever, but this exceeds even those high expectations. As someone who is new to Paris, Abigail acts as the stand-in for the reader as she tours Paris and speaks to some of the famous denizens of that city in the 1920s. (I was reminded of David McCullough's non-fiction book The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, where he enumerates all the famous people who found themselves in Paris.) As Abigail finds her place in Paris, I can see that many wonderful adventures (and dead bodies) are in store for her. Fresh, interesting and novel!

In Murder at the Paris Fashion House Abigail has just arrived in Paris to start life over as a serious reporter, instead she finds herself writing fashion articles. On her first interview, she finds herself embroiled in murder.
I found myself reading the story through to the end without realizing it. The characters are realistic and draws you into another time and place. The story keeps you guessing until the end as to who the murderer is. Just when you think you have it solved, something else happens and changes your mind.
If you like cozy mysteries and want to escape reality for a while, give this one a try.

Are you a fan of Agatha Christie whodunnits? Love the roaring twenties? Well I have the book for you. Murder at the Paris Fashion House is Nancy Warren's newest series, and I don't say this lightly when I say it felt like taking a step in one of Agatha Christie's novels.

Abigail Dixon has fled Chicago to Paris. She's looking to start over, and report the hard news at her new job at the Chicago International Post. However, Abigail soon learns that she'll be writing for the women's pages, not reporting on the latest issues to affecting women in Paris. Her first job is at a Paris fashion house, and things go downhill fast when Abigail stumbles on the body of her evil step-mother. With the police determined to pin the crime on Abigail she must solve the murder before she ends up facing the guillotine.

Last year I discovered Nancy Warren's books on the recommendation of a friend. I quickly devoured the Vampire Knitting Club Mysteries, the Vampire Book Club Mysteries, the Great Witches Baking Show and the Village Flower Shop Mysteries. They are all the epitome of the perfect cozy mystery, charming town, interesting characters and of course... a mystery to solve! With nothing else available to read, I felt incredibly bereft. [Okay that's not strictly true, I had other books to read!] However, lo and behold a new mystery series landed on my lap in the form of Abigail Dixon. While I love Agatha Christie's mysteries, I generally am not a big fan of historical mysteries, but I thought I would give it a go since it was a Nancy Warren mystery.... and guess what? It's amazing! Like Agatha Christie Amazing!

I instantly adored Abigail and her roommate Vivian. Abigail is a plucky young reporter, who is in trouble, and everyone in the fashion elite is determined to help her clear her name. A good job that she has a growing list of friends, because this mystery was a difficult one to solve. Even with Abigail searching high and low for clues!!

With a fast paced mystery, a "plucky" heroine, and even real-life characters Murder at the Paris Fashion House is a strong first in a new series. If you enjoy books set in the 1920s I highly recommend that you add this book to your Spring reading list. Just love a darn good mystery? Yep this one is for you too!

Disclosure: I received a copy of Murder at the Paris Fashion House from the publisher in exchange for a review.

I liked that this story was set in 1925 Paris and I liked that it mentioned well known people, Coco Chanel for example. it took a while to get into but then it moved at a good pace and I quite enjoyed it, I would read another by this author x

Set in the 1920s this brings to life the fashion scene in Paris at the time, and adds a nice touch when Abigail meets up with a famous author living there at the time. She’s fled the USA after an incident there, and wants to be a hard nosed reporter who gets in depth action not just doing the fluff pieces. When she goes on her first assignment, she finds the body of her stepmother, and is the obvious suspect. After receiving some good advice from the famous figure, she sets about trying to prove her jnnocence. This is an easy book to read, although more cozy mystery than most mystery thrillers. I liked Abigail but loved her room mate, who could almost have a series of her own. One particular scene stretched the credibility of the book, however, it worked surprisingly well. As a first book for the a new series this is a good start. 3 1/2 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this arc, this is my honest opinion and review.

Abby Dixon is a 1920s journalist from Chicago. She fled to Paris to try and get a fresh start. On her first assignment she runs into her step mother of all people, only to then find her dead body. Abby is suspect number 1 in the eyes of the police, but she didn't do it. Can she solve her step mother's murder and clear her name?

It started off a bit slow paced and read a bit like it was the second book of the series not the first. Over all I enjoyed it. Going back to the 1920s is fun, and even more so when Abby meets great well renowned authors who have yet to become known. I honestly didn't guess who the murderer was while reading, that always makes it more enjoyable. However I didn't feel like they really gave a ton of clues in the story as it was so much more about Abby and her becoming a muse for a designer.

All in all though it was a fun read.

Journalist Abigail escapes Chicago for the fashion scene of 1925 Paris. However, when she finds her estranged stepmother murdered, Abigail becomes the prime suspect. She must now navigate a new city, rely on her limited French, and form new connections to uncover the killer.

This is a fun mystery with quirky, likable characters and strong personal connections. The book has a glamorous feel and immerses the reader in the setting. The plot is well-paced and compelling, although I felt like the ending should have been foreshadowed more. Still, I look forward to the next book in the series.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

A thoroughly enjoyable and very well written book. I absolutely loved the setting of Paris and the fashion house of Paul Joubert, which was so well described that I felt as if I was there. The characters were likable and lots of little breadcrumbs were dropped that will mean I'm reading the next installment as soon as it's out!

Thank you to Net Galley and Storm Publishing for this ARC.

This cozy mystery is set in the 1920’s in Paris, France where a young Abby Dixon has come to pursue her journaling dreams. Instead she is caught up in the murder of her step-mother who also happens to be in Paris at the same time and the police suspect Abby was the one you did it. Abby quickly has to use her skills as a journalist and try to free her name.

I loved all the characters, especially Vivian and Freddy. They stuck by Abby the entire time and I also loved all the fashion! Abby becomes the ‘it’ girl while getting to show off all of Joubert’s creations and she rocked them. I never figured out the killer, I always guess wrong. The ending made me wonder if there might be some room for a little bit of romance between Ms. Abby and the detective in the future, I hope so! Would definitely recommend this one!

This is actually a 3.5!
What a neat little mystery that takes place in the 1920’s in Paris. I liked the main character, and found the description of the places, times, and people to be very interesting. The investigation is interesting and I liked her best friend who helps her.
I would say, for me, this was more a cozy-ish mystery. I don’t read a lot of those- but this was well written and engaging, so I am going to try another by this author!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC. This is my honest review.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing, for an advance copy of “Murder at the Paris Fashion House” by Nancy Warren.

At first, I was captivated by “Murder at the Paris Fashion House”, and I loved how the author painted a vivid picture of the glamorous Parisian setting. But as the story progressed I found myself struggling to maintain interest. The pacing felt a bit sluggish, and left me wanting more excitement.

Nonetheless, the book still holds merit and is a worthwhile read for those enchanted by the allure of Parisian mysteries.

Abigail Dixon, a ‘plucky’ news reporter is in fabulous Paris. It’s 1925 and she is determined to write “hard news.” Unfortunately, her Editor disagrees and assigns her to report on the high fashion scene. As she tours an esteemed couture house, she discovers her estranged stepmother dead in a dressing room. As the police consider her the prime suspect, she is determined to clear her name and discover the real killer. A fast paced historical cozy with interesting characters, beautiful descriptions of couture gowns, a touch of romance and a surprise killer make this read a delightful experience. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and Storm Publishing. Comments expressed in this review are my opinion.

Warren provides us with a twisty 1920s tale that keeps you guessing throughout. I enjoyed the book overall, but was a bit put off by the seance. Having said that, it was a critical piece to solving the puzzle and flowed well in the story arc. I enjoyed the descriptions of the fashions and the 'torture' of posing, walking, and engaging with others while dressed to the nines. It was a pleasant surprise to meet a literary giant in the pages of the book; his words were instrumental for Abby in discovering her own style.

I received an ARC; this is my honest review.

Think Agatha Christie in Murder She Wrote. A murder mystery and she's the primary suspect. How better to get that front page story when she is a budding reporter in a man's world. Even though she could face the guillotine, Abigail Dixon garners sympathy and support from the public as the 'plucky' reporter writing from her front-row seat to her step-mother's death. Sent to the infamous Paris fashion house to write a fluff piece on fashion, Abigail's life is upended.

Will Abigail be arrested or will the Inspector Henri Deschamps look for the real murderer? Full of intrigue, fashion, and secrets, Murder at the Paris Fashion House by Nancy Warren is a page-turning mystery full of unexpected twists. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Set in Paris in 1925, Abigail Dixon, an American news reporter has been in the city less than a week before she is suspected of murder. Faced with the guillotine she works to uncover the truth and clear her name.

I really enjoyed becoming immersed in Abby’s world of Parisian fashion and murder! The characters were well written and each had interesting backstories that were slowly revealed throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.