This was an excellent mystery novel that definitely made me stop and think, with some red herrings thrown in along the way. Absolutely loved it!

I enjoyed this book, it was fast paced, and kept me guessing all the way to the end. I think having a smart plot is what I like best about this book.. I don't want to figure out about the everything the murder long before I'm done reading. I have since read every book by this author and she never disappoints. Cozy mystery done right.

I love this series! Amory and Milo are my favorite detecting couple since the Thin Man series. Whenever Ashley Weaver releases a new book, I enjoy going back and rereading them in order to capture the emotional journey as well as the well written mysteries.

An Enveloping Read...
Set in the 1930's - the setting, an art deco hotel on the coast - a murder mystery featuring, sometime amateur sleuth, Amory Ames and, sometime errant playboy, husband Milo. This is an excellent and enveloping read. Nicely written with credible characterisation and a good moving plot littered with red herrings. Amory is a likeable protagonist and narrator. Thoroughly enjoyable and, above all, a real treat.

(Many thanks for the reading copy, review posted on Amazon)

I just found this series and loved it. It takes place in England in the 30's. Amory Ames is asked by an ex-boyfriend for help. She goes to a resort on the coast and gets involved in a murder mystery The themes of the affluent during this time period are interesting. Amory does some of this sleuthing with her husband, Milo. This book was reminiscent of Nick and Nora from the Thin Man series but with a more modern way of writing, i.e. being more accessible and easier to read. I will definitely be searching out the next book in the series

I am so happy to find a new series to read! Murder at the Brightwell is the first in a series of books starring Amory Ames; an affluent woman from London turned amateur sleuth. Ashley Weaver has written Mrs. Ames as a smart character; one where I found myself saying "do the right thing!" several times, and she did, each time! It is a joy to find a female protagonist who isn't foolish and prone to being a damsel in distress. I've already started book 2: Death Wears a Mask!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I found this novel to be a lot of fun. I liked pretty much everything about it, the setting, the characters, the cover, and the plot. The mystery is a good one, but for me, the characters really made the book. The story is set at a seaside hotel in the 1930s. The author presents her main character, Amory as a smart, likeable young woman. I even have to confess to a sneaking likeness for Milo, her husband, despite his apparent shortcomings. I found the entire novel very engrossing and hated to put it down. The end came as a complete surprise to me, which is how I like my mysteries.

I’m often a bit wary of historical novels, so often the historical aspects overwhelm the plot, but this is definitely not the case here. If you enjoy cozy mysteries, peopled with interesting characters, and a plot that keeps you reading, you would probably really enjoy this book.

I love this series and this one the only I hadn't read.
It's as lovely and engaging as the rest of the series.
It was great to meet Amery and Milo at the beginning.
The mystery was intriguing and engaging, the book is well written, and couldn't put it down.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to St. Martin Press and Netgalley for this ARC