Alyssa Maxwelll continues her A Lady and a Maid mystery series with Two Weddings and a Murder in which Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright finally marry, but her lady's maid Eva Huntford sees her boyfriend, Constable Miles Brannock arrested for the murder of his superior Chief Inspector Perkins. Eva and Phoebe put their heads together to find the real murderer. But every suspect they find has an alibi. Whodunit? Follow this village crime frolic to find out.

I love the stories written by this author and this was not exception!

Phoebe and Owen are finally getting married, but on their happy day, Phoebe's friend and lady's maid Eve, is wondering where her beau Miles could be. When he shows up he brings bad news of the chief inspector being found dead.

When suspicion turns to Miles for the dead, all hands on deck. A wonderful journey that will keep you turning the pages until the end!

Matrimony meets murder in a wedding mystery that’s a brilliant match for historical cozy lovers!

I am a big fan of Alyssa Maxwell’s Gilded Newport Mysteries, so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to read another one of her series. Two Weddings and a Murder is actually the final installment of the nine-book Lady and Lady’s Maid Mysteries, so I’m doing things a little backward. Yet, Maxwell never fails to delight me with her characters and storytelling. I believe fans of this series will thoroughly enjoy Lady Phoebe and Eva’s last outing together. Maxwell deftly delivers a sense of the duo’s “greatest hits”—even to a newcomer like me—and it really showcases the love the author has for this world. With a setting as charming as an Edwardian wedding and a mystery as tangled as a bouquet toss gone awry, this final Lady and Lady’s Maid Mystery proves to be a perfect match for historical cozy lovers.

Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her ever-capable lady’s maid, Eva Huntford, find themselves in the middle of matrimonial mayhem when a wedding at Foxwood Hall turns from festive to fatal. What should be a joyful occasion is swiftly soured when the local Chief Inspector is murdered, leaving secrets spilling faster than champagne at a reception. When Eva’s beau, Miles Brannock, becomes the top suspect, the duo must unravel the mystery before the real killer can say, "I do… it again."

Maxwell expertly crafts a richly detailed 1920s English countryside full of social tensions, hidden scandals, and a dash of upstairs-downstairs drama. Lady Phoebe’s sharp yet compassionate intellect and Eva’s practical skills make them the ideal sleuthing pair, complementing each other like a perfectly matched bride and groom. Their investigation leads them through a web of motives and whispers of long-buried betrayals, all leading to an unexpected yet satisfying resolution.

The novel’s pacing is as steady as a well-planned wedding march, allowing readers to savor the atmospheric details while staying engaged in the central mystery. Maxwell’s writing is elegant yet accessible, and she balances historical authenticity with a modern sensibility that makes Phoebe and Eva feel refreshingly ahead of their time.

For fans of historical cozies, Two Weddings and a Murder is a bridal bouquet of delights. It is richly embroidered with engaging characters, sparkling dialogue, and a mystery that keeps you guessing. Whether you’re a longtime reader of the series or a newcomer, this book is sure to be love at first read.

Phoebe Renshaws wedding day has arrived. A minor blip when Lady Cecile disappears for a while but is found. The lady is forgetful but she is vehement in that she was not offered tea. By whom and when she cannot explain. Everything goes well but the absence of Eva, Phoebes friend and maids beau is not easy to understand. When he brings the news that Chief Inspector is found murdered, it is an uneasy start to a joyful event especially when Miles is arrested on suspicion of murder.


The unmasking of the murderer lies in minor clues overlooked by the Detective and though suspects are there in plenty, the actual murderer had plenty of reason to hold a grudge. This was a pleasant cozy and a good read.

June 1922

Phoebe Renshaw is marrying her long-time beau, Owen. Phoebe’s lady’s maid and good friend, Eva, is thrilled to see her get married. However, she is disappointed that her own beau, Constable Miles Brannock, did not show up for the wedding. Later that day, he finally arrives to say that his boss, Inspector Perkins has been murdered. Perkins was a functioning alcoholic and had gained many enemies.

London sends down another man to take over the case and shortly he arrests Miles saying he murdered him. That’s when Phoebe’s father and Owen step in and get Miles released but he must remain on house arrest. Now, Phoebe and Eva gear up once again to try and solve the murder.

The women’s investigations include a large group of possible suspects which is this author’s signature way of keeping the reader guessing and trying to solve the murder. Quite clever! Phoebe and Eva have always worked well together with a mutual respect for one another. It was interesting how Phoebe put together a way to get the murderer to reveal themself. So, come enjoy yet another good mystery by Alyssa Maxwell.

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On Lady Phoebe’s wedding day, the joy of lady’s maid Eva turns to worry when her suitor, constable Miles, brings news of a murder in their quaint village. Suspicion falls on Miles, prompting the newlyweds to postpone their honeymoon so they can uncover the real killer.

This is the first book I’ve read in this series, and I had no trouble following it. I love the characters and the warm, caring relationships between them. The tone of the book is light and fun despite the serious subject matter. The mystery is clever and kept me guessing. I enjoyed the audiobook narration.

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

An enjoyable end of this series that started right at the end of the WWI in England and here in book 9, it is 1922 and Lady Renshaw and Owen are getting married. Her lady's maid, Eva, is happy for her but worries when her own beau does not show up for the wedding. He does later with the troubling news that Chief Inspector Perkins has been murdered. But things turn really bad when Miles is arrested for the murdered. Owen and Phoebe put their honeymoon on hold to help Eva prove Miles isn't the killer. There are plenty of suspects: the local Romany group that has stopped over at the Renshaw property; Phoebe's own uncles who have secret past with the Chief Inspector; a man with a grudge who was recently released from prison among others.

A decent mystery with a classic Golden Age gather of the suspects for a denouement and a number of characters get their happy ending. I enjoyed this mystery and the series in general that shows the changes brought about by WWI. The characters are entertaining and there is a nice romance for the two main characters.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

A happy day for Phoebe and Owen turns out to be the worst day for the Chief inspector. What a fun historical mystery to pass the time. This series just gets better and better. Looking forward to the next in the series.

The conclusion to Alyssa Maxwell's "Lady and Lady's Maid" series begins with the wedding of Lady Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright. Phoebe's maid Eva Huntford frets because her beau, Constable Miles Brannon does not appear. After the weeding we learn that Miles was starting to investigate the murder of his superior, Chief Inspector Perkins. Then a Scotland Yard detective arrives to take over and arrests Miles for the murder.

Phoebe, Eva, Owen and others set out to clear Miles and find the real murderer. There are red herrings and subplots involving Phoebe's extended family before everything is resolved. A fitting end to a delightful series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Alyssa Maxwell for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Two Weddings and a Murder coming out February 25, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really love this author’s writing! I’ve read several of her books. This is a really fun series. It has been a while since I read the last book, so I had to remember some things. But I really love cozy murder mysteries. There was definitely a lot of drama in this book! Who doesn’t love drama at a wedding or two? I loved the progression in this book. I loved all of it! Hopefully there are more books in the series!


I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical cozy mysteries!

The day of Lady Phoebe and Owen's wedding has arrived but as Eve, her lady's maid, waits for her beloved, Police Constable Miles Brannock to arrive, the news arrives first of the murder of the local Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins.

A detective arrives from Scotland Yard to investigate this unfortunate event causing all of Little Barlow, especially the constable, suspects!

Who has the means and opportunity ... Lady Phoebe and Eva set their sights on discovering the killer1

A great story that will hold your interest until the very end!

An interesting small town historical murder mystery.

It's June 1922 and Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright are finally getting married. Her lady's maid, Eva Huntford, is excited but worried about the absence of her beau Constable Miles Brannock. It turns out that Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins was murdered, and the circumstances are confusing. When Scotland Yard arrives, they set their sites on Miles as the suspect, leaving Phoebe, Owen, and Eva to solve the mystery.

Full disclosure: I did not read the earlier books in this series. It's not strictly necessary to follow the plot, and I don't think it had an impact on my enjoyment. I liked the small town of Little Barlow and all the side characters. The historical setting was also fun.

I think that historical setting is also where I struggled a bit though. I think there was too much emphasis on the historical accuracy, so it came across very condescending about how "progressive' the Renshaws were being at every turn to actually be nice to Eva. I think there's an opportunity to take a step back from 100% historical accuracy and give us a story through a bit of a more modern sensibility while still giving the appropriate atmosphere.

Overall, if you enjoy cozy historical murder mysteries, definitely give this series a try. It is full of fun, quirky characters and the mystery will keep you guessing.

My Rating = 3.5 Stars

I enjoy reading historical mysteries and am always on the lookout for new-to-me authors. When I saw this book, I just had to try it and the author. I didn’t notice that it was the final book in the series, but that was not a problem. I had no trouble reading this as a standalone and following the characters and storyline.

Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her betrothed, Owen Seabright, are celebrating their wedding with friends, relatives, and servants and it is a joyous occasion for all. Eva Huntford, Phoebe’s lady’s maid, is especially joyful because she has served as both maid and close friend for many years – and she has a romance of her own. Speaking of Eva’s romance, why was he a no-show at Phoebe’s wedding ceremony?

Constable Miles Brannock finally arrives only to announce the murder of Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins had caused his delay. Oh! My! While Perkins was not well-liked, who would dislike him enough to murder him? Miles quickly begins his investigation only to be supplanted by a brutish Inspector from Scotland Yard – AND – that inspector quickly decides Miles is the murderer and arrests him.

Lady Phoebe and Owen quickly postpone their honeymoon to help Eva investigate because they are all positive Miles is not the murderer. There are many suspects – including Phoebe’s elderly aunt, Phoebe’s uncle Greville, a local farmer, a gypsy, and more. With many disparate suspects and no clues, the investigation is filled with twists, turns, and surprises.

I enjoyed the mystery and the characters, but, for me, the story seemed to drag. It was not a fast-paced, exciting mystery; but more of a slow-paced investigation. I also enjoyed seeing the storylines for the series all neatly tied up with the appropriate HEAs and good feelings all around. I would have liked to see a wrap-up for Uncle Greville and his wife Giovanna since they were front and center throughout much of the book. We learn the motives for their appearance in England, but there is no wrap-up. I would have liked to see Grampapa deal with them, but now we will never know.

While I enjoyed the mystery and the characters, I wasn’t inspired to go back and read the first books in the series. Perhaps that is because I wasn’t already invested in the characters due to that lack -I don’t know.

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lady Phoebe and her maid (really, her friend) Eva find themselves scrambling to prove that Eva's beau Police Constable Miles Brannock did not murder the Chief Inspector - a horrible man- even as they are meant to be celebrating Phoebe's marriage (at long last) to Owen. I'm going to miss this series, which is a lovely variation on the cozy, set as it is in post WWI UK. The characters have always made me smile (well not all of them) and it's clever. This time out, you might recognize the victim for what he is and expect the long list of suspects but there are red herrings to deal with. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Maxwell obviously enjoys writing these mysteries-and this is a good read.

I thank NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for an advance reader copy of “Two Weddings and a Murder.” All opinions and comments are my own.

All good things must come to an end, and this final book in the “Lady and Lady’s Maid” mystery series delivers as Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her longtime maid and confidante Eva Huntford find their “happily ever afters” -- but not before there’s a murder to solve, and a policeman’s reputation to save; all in a day’s work for our intrepid duo.

There’s a little bit of everything in this one; old family secrets, gypsy encampments, unhappy wives with volatile husbands, and happily for our big finish, the batty, ancient female relative who nobody listens to but WHO SEES ALL. Suffice it to say that Lady Phoebe, with Eva’s capable help has it well in hand, and plots an afternoon to bring a culprit to justice. And wedding(s) we do have. Kudos for author Alyssa Maxwell for giving us readers two delightful characters in Lady Phoebe and Eva, and for bringing their story to a delightful (and entertaining) conclusion.

I'm sad to say goodbye to this charming and cozy series, but Maxwell delivers a satisfying conclusion, tying up the storylines of Lady Phoebe and her loyal maid, Eva—though not without a murder along the way. The victim is none other than the odious Detective Inspector Perkins, a familiar and thoroughly unpleasant character. When a Scotland Yard detective accuses Eva's beau of the crime, Phoebe knows she must intervene to prevent a miscarriage of justice. Given Perkins' long list of enemies—from a man he once imprisoned to a group of gypsies he sought to drive out of town—there is no shortage of suspects. In the end, everything falls into place, and readers can rest assured that Phoebe and Eva will go on to lead happy lives. I've always admired Maxwell's ability to capture the essence of village life in the post-WWI years and the shifting dynamics of the aristocracy. This delightful series is best enjoyed in order.

This was a fun, cozy mystery continuing the series as Phoebe and her maid, Eva, have to investigate a murder in which Eva’s beau, Constable Miles, is the chief suspect. Phoebe’s wedding to her love interest, Owen, has just taken place and you can guess what the second wedding will be. I hadn’t figured out the murderer so that is always fun. I’ve enjoyed this 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.

This was an entertaining mystery with no clue's and lots of suspects. This leads to lots of head scratching and having to think out of the box to try and catch the culprit. It a shame it's the last in the series although I can see why this has to be. I will just have to go back and read the earlier books, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I'm sad to bid farewell to Phoebe and Eva, the Lady and Lady's Maid of this nine book series. Its been fun to watch the growth of the two women, their developing relationship, and their relationship with the men in their lives. Marriage has always been a life disrupting event, and in the 1920's setting of this series, a career up-ending event as well. So while it makes sense that Eva and Phoebe need to grow apart, I'll miss this series.

The murder in this book is that of Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins. A universally disliked fellow, there are plenty of suspects, but a lazy inspector from London immediately seizes on his subordinate, Miles Brannock, Eva's boyfriend. Phoebe, Eva, and the Renshaws leap into action to avert a miscarriage of justice.


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright are married at the beginning of the book. Phoebe's maid is walking out with Constable Miles Brannock, who was supposed to be at the wedding. However, he arrives at the last minute because the Chief Inspector Perkins was found dead in his house having been shot with his own gun. When a Scotland Yard detective arrives to take over the case, he arrensts Miles because he was the one to find Perkins. Phoebe and Owen postpone their Honeymoon in order to help Eva find the culprit.

Soon there are several other suspects according to Phoebe. A man who had been jailed by Perkins has just been released from jail. There is a camp of gypsies nearby, and a local farmer who has beaten his wife. And, Phoebe's Uncle was being blackmailed by Perkins. Will Phoebe, Owen, and Eva be able to find the real killer and get Miles out of his house arrest?

This is a clever whodonit. I thank Netgalley and Kensington Books for the ARC so I could read the book before publication.