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.

I knew the inspector of the village was a real schmuck, but wow! He made enemies over the course of his career. Which ended in his murder. Phoebe postpones her honeymoon to find the murderer since Eva's beau Miles is a suspect. I'll back up here. Phoebe has finally married her dream man, Owen. It's about time! Will Eva ever marry? This is an involved mystery with lots of suspects and a wonderful wrap up for the series. I'll really miss this family.

I love this author. I have enjoyed this series. I like the characters and that things move forward with their lives. I like the historical setting in England. The mystery kept me guessing.

Thank you to the author, publisher & NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

The last installment of this series wrapped everything up nicely. I always appreciate when a series ends without things having gone really downhill first. I appreciated that Phoebe and Eva have their own storylines in this book to focus on what each of their futures will hold. Great Aunt Celeste made me chuckle, there were many suspects to choose from for the murderer, and we get to know even more about Phoebe’s family members. I love Alyssa Maxwell books and look forward to seeing what she does next.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

Another wonderful mystery! Sadly it is the last in this series, but two relationships that have progressed over the duration of the series have ended with happily-ever-after. However, one goes through a serious trial in this book that tests but does not break it. The mystery itself is the murder of the local inspector, and the person held is the junior constable Miles. As usual, there are twists and turns before the killer is revealed. While murder is wrong, for me personally, the perpetrator had just cause to commit the crime.

I love Alyssa Maxwell's writing, and I'm sad to see the series end. However I'm looking forward to what she will do next. Thanks to Kensington and NetGalley for this arc, which I voluntarily read and reviewed.

Phoebe Renshaw has finally married her sweetheart, Owen Seabright. The wedding might have been flawless, but the reception at her grandparents’ estate is interrupted by the shocking news that Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins has been found murdered in his home. When a detective from Scotland Yard arrives in Little Barlow to take over the investigation into Perkins’s murder, he puts in the bare minimum of an enquiry and then declares that Eva’s boyfriend, Constable Miles Brannock, is responsible for the murder. Determined to help Eva prove that Miles is innocent, Pheobe and Owen postpone their honeymoon for one last criminal investigation.

The Lady & Lady's Maid Mysteries were a fun, historical series. Set in England in the years after World War I, the series portrays how the times were changing for the English nobility and their servants as the country moved into a less rigid, modern era. Pheobe and her siblings are young and easily adapting to the changes while their grandparents cling to the old ways. I binge-read the other eight novels in the series before tackling TWO WEDDINGS AND A MURDER. The overall storyline built to a satisfactory ending. There are several suspects with plausibly motives in TWO WEDDINGS AND A MURDER, and it kept me guessing until the end.

Two Weddings and a Murder is #9 in in the A Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery series by Alyssa Maxwell--- the last in this wonderful historical mystery series. I have enjoyed every one of the adventures with Lady Phoebe and her friend/maid, Ava. The cleverly crafted mysteries, cozy character relationships, and English settings made this one of my favorite series. I would recommend beginning at the start of the series to get the ultimate enjoyment from the character development.

Thank you to #NetGalley #KensingtonPublishing for sending me an e-book advanced reader copy that I requested. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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In June 1922, Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright are set to wed, and lady’s maid Eva Huntford is overjoyed for her lady’s happiness. However, her joy is marred by the absence of her beau, Police Constable Miles Brannock, who is late to the ceremony. When Miles finally arrives, he brings troubling news—Chief Inspector Isaac Perkins has been found murdered, shot in his favorite parlor chair with his own gun.

As Miles takes charge of investigating his former boss's death, he examines the crime scene. The murder weapon has been wiped clean and left next to the inspector's breakfast—sausage pasty and coffee laced with whiskey. Despite no sign of forced entry and the seemingly peaceful setting, the bullet hole suggests a sinister turn of events. Miles and Eva must unravel the mystery of the inspector’s death before more secrets are uncovered.

Lovely way to end the series. Lady Phoebe and her friend and lady's maid Eva Huntford are eagerly anticipating Phoebe's wedding. When Eva's friend Police Constable Miles Brannock fails to appear at the wedding, Eva is concerned and then she discovers he has been arrested for the murder of the town's police chief. Phobe postpones her honeymoon to investigate. Delightful story as usual. Sorry to see this series end.

I'm so sad this series is over! I've enjoyed every book and this was no different. This was an well-done mystery and also tied up all the loose ends for the different characters. If you are new to this series, this is a great opportunity to start at the beginning and read all the way through!

Phoebe Renshaw and Owen Seabright are celebrating their marriage with family and friends. When Police
Constable Miles Bannock is arrested for the murder of his superior, the chief inspector. Phoebe and Owen
delay their honeymoon to help lady's maid Eve Huntford prove Miles' innocence. As more is learned about the
inspector's past, the suspect list grows. A satisfying end to the series.
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