I really enjoyed this! It wouldn’t be a genre of book I would usually go for, especially the time period but it was a classic murder mystery book and I loved it. Refreshing to read a book like this! I loved the storyline and the linking of all the characters and particularly enjoyed the descriptive narrative of New York at Christmas - it was my first Miss Underhay book and I will definitely be going back to read more.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC :)

I'm back with Kitty and Matt for their eighteenth adventure, this time instead of England we're off to the big city of New York.

Kitty is summoned to New York by a telegram informing her that her father Edgar is ill. When she and Matt arrive, Kitty finds her father is not on death's door as she feared. Instead, she and Matt get themselves wrapped up in yet another murder investigation.

What a wonderful, wintery mystery this was! I've read every book in this series so far and not one has ever been a disappointment.

In the last few books, Kitty and Matt have been broadening their horizons from the English coast, travelling to the French Riviera and now America. It's quite the culture shock for the pair, seeing the decadence and over the top personalities over there.

As usual, there are a good number of suspects, clues and red herrings to follow along and see if you can work out the mystery before it's revealed. I'm going to be honest this one had me stumped!

It was also nice to Kitty's errant father, Edgar, who is always fun to read, making an appearance.

There was a nice bit of intrigue at the end of the book, which I looked forward to seeing how it plays out in the next book.

A brilliant series that I will never stop recommending to those who love a historical cozy mystery.

I've been on every blog tour for this series since it started, and I can say it has been a continuous improvement. Kitty, Matt, and the rest of the characters have evolved, faced their pasts, and discovered new things in their lives.
This is the best one, as it brings us to New York during Christmastime. The new setting and the series of events are a sort of reboot and bring new freshness to the characters and story.
It was a highly entertaining and gripping reading experience, one of those one-book-one-sitting reads as I didn't want to put it down.
A vivid and lovely background, combined with an excellent and solid mystery, kept me guessing.
I can't wait to read the next one.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Bookouture for this ARC; all opinions are mine.

This is possibly the best book yet in this cosy crime series. This time the story takes place in New York, and the descriptions of life in the city are beautiful.. Kitty has to cope with her errant father whilst trying to solve a murder, and the police are not the cooperative officers at home in Devon. Set against a background of glamorous Christmas activities, this book is a delight from start to finish.

I loved this book so much! I just love the Kitty Underhay books that I always read them in one sitting.

I would highly recommend reading this book if you love a good mystery book.

I would like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book early.

Eighteenth in the Miss Underhay Mystery series and this time the author takes Kitty and Matt away from Devon and off to America.

It is fast approaching Christmas in 1936 when Kitty receives a telegram saying her father is sick. She and Matt immediately board a ship to New York but on arrival discover it was just another of her father's scams. They stay on to enjoy Christmas in New York but it becomes a working holiday when they find a dead body in the snow.

This was really nicely written and the atmosphere of New York in 1936 and in the holiday season was conveyed beautifully. There were plenty of suspects and an intriguing mystery which made the whole book a pleasure to read. Great too to know that #19 must already be underway since the author sets up its premise in the final pages of this book. Exciting!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read "Murder in New York" in exchange for my honest review.

This is the 18th book in the wonderful Miss Underhay series which gets better and better with each book. This story started on December 12th, 1936 with a telegram for Kitty to come to New York because her father was seriously ill. Kitty and her husband Captain Matthew Bryant booked passage on the SS Manhattan sailing from Plymouth to New York. A mysterious N. Dangerfield had sent the telegram but there had been no further telegrams and no answer on the phone when they tried to call Edgar. He had left for America at the beginning of the Great War and Kitty was raised by her beloved grandmother at The Dolphin Hotel in Dartmouth, Devon after her mother vanished. Trouble seems to follow Edgar and Aunt Hortense calls him a ne'er-do-well.

When they get to his flat they find that is he perfectly fine but as soon as Kitty figures out that he only responds to coded bell signals, he's up to no good once again. Nora, the upstairs neighbour is the one that sent the telegram. We learn that he's hiding from debt collectors following his latest shenanigans. We meet a cast of characters including Nora's daughter Lorena and her husband Rudolph, neighbours Titania and her husband Mortimer. Kitty and Matt are invited to a fancy party at Nora's. The following morning when they are on their way to breakfast, they find a body in the bushes - minus all her expensive jewelry. It seems wherever Kitty travels, body's will turn up.

Later Matt is woken from strange noises coming from the Penthouse above where Nora had lived. When he investigates, he finds another body. This time it appears there was poison in a tonic. There appears to be items missing from the flat, possibly at a pawnshop, things that reappear..

Kitty is always offended when she is left out of things or her "helpfulness" is not appreciated the way she feels it should be. Her father is always less than honest about his situation.

Why was Peggy pawning Nora's silver? What did she need the money for? Why was Peggy posting letters the night she died? Nora for certain was lured by someone she knew because she would never have worn her expensive jewelry otherwise.

Kitty and Matt are also celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary amid all this chaos. This was probably not how they had planned to spend this day. There is a lot of danger and a very exciting capture of someone that the reader probably did not consider as the killer.

When Matt and Kitty arrive back in England, Matt rushes off as he sees someone familiar in the crowd. Who is Captain Redvers Palmerston? And how can he be on a dock when he was injured in the Great War and passed away. The perfect set-up possibly for the next great adventure for Kitty and Matt!!!!

From the very first chapter, I was completely engrossed in the story. Helena Dixon has a knack for creating a gripping atmosphere that pulls you right into the heart of the mystery. The pacing was spot-on; each twist and turn kept me eagerly turning the pages. The characters were well-developed and relatable, making me feel invested in their fates. I loved the dynamic between the protagonist and the supporting cast—each character added depth and intrigue to the plot.

Dixon's writing style is engaging and vivid, painting a clear picture of New York City while immersing you in the suspense of the unfolding murder mystery. I found myself guessing until the very end, and just when I thought I had it all figured out, another twist would come along to surprise me!

I’m a big fan of the Miss Underhay Mysteries, so I was thrilled to be invited to review book 18 - Murder in New York.

This time around, Kitty receives a telegram saying her father is unwell, and so her and Matt dash off to New York to see him. And, of course, murder and mayhem ensue!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Kitty and Matt are favourite characters, and feel like old friends. It was fun to see them solving another murder without their usual backup (though I did miss Alice). There were lots of interesting suspects, and the snowy weather made the story feel Christmassy.

Overall, this was a truly enjoyable mystery, that kept me interested throughout. I highly recommend the whole series.

I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

It is just about the Christmas season in 1936, and Kitty Underhay and her husband Matt are looking forward to celebrating their upcoming anniversary as well as participating in Christmas festivities. However, Kitty receives a disturbing telegram stating that her father is seriously ill. Kitty and Matt leave England and take a transatlantic trip to New York. During their weeks of travel, Kitty was really worried about her father. Imagine her surprise when she and Matt arrive and her father is in pretty good health.

Well, Christmas is in just a matter of days, so with a few parities ahead, Kitty and Matt will be spending the holiday in New York. When her father’s friend and neighbor Nora Dangerfield is murdered, police just may have more than one suspect. Back at home, Kitty and Matt are private investigators, so they cannot help but to begin poking around looking for answers themselves.

As a true fan of this long-running cozy mystery series by Helena Dixon, the murder mystery was intriguing as always. I couldn’t help but chuckle a couple of times when Kitty’s father expected to be waited on. Another thing I really enjoyed was Matt’s working on puzzles during his free time. As an avid jigsaw puzzle enthusiast, I found it gratifying that this hobby was seamlessly woven into the narrative. And let’s not forget Kitty’s penchant for snooping around while searching for answers.This book was a breeze to read and a total blast. I can’t wait to dive into the next book with Kitty and Matt and see what adventures they have in store for us. This series is a must-read for anyone who loves cozy mysteries, and I highly recommend it!

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Spend Christmas in New York with Kitty and Matt.

I love this series. It’s one of the few historical cozies that constantly delivers the perfect blend of period detail and a good mystery. And did I mention that the covers are always enticing and set the mood.

In this installment, Kitty and Matt are bound for New York when they receive a message that Kitty’s father, Edgar, is ill. When they arrive, they find him much improved and suspect that perhaps he was not sick but perhaps hiding from people he didn’t want to see. Regardless, they decide to make the best of the holidays and accept an invitation to attend a charity costume party up in the penthouse of Edgar’s somewhat swanky building. It’s a shock when they find their hostess, the wealthy widow Nora Dangerfield, dead alongside a path in the park the next morning on their way to breakfast. Not only does it appear that she had been murdered, she had also been robbed of all of her jewels.

Despite being far from home and unable to use their credentials, Kitty and Matt begin their own investigation without permission of the local NYC police. There are many friends and acquaintances to question and lots of them have plenty of motive, means, and opportunity to kill Nora. But who did it?

I love the characters and the way the author writes the stories. I always feel like I am meeting up again with old friends when I pick up a new book featuring Kitty and Matt. This is the 18th and I feel it is important to begin this series at the beginning. I highly recommend it for a comfort read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book ARC to read and review.

I've read and enjoyed many of the books in this series but this one didn't quite work for me.

All the action takes place in an apartment block with a very limited cast of characters. None of which had much appeal to me. I think a lot of that had to do with the kind of relationships that formed the essence of the story (don't want to give anything away). Also, I see these two as professionals now (while that's not the motivation in this instance). Hmmmmm...

I think a good story with the full cast of the original cast and the hotel life as a backdrop would be most welcome.

It was 3/5 for me

With thanks to Bookouture, Netgalley and the author for my advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review

4.5 Stars
Winter, 1936. Kitty receives an unexpected telegram just before Christmas saying that her father in New York is seriously ill. She and her husband Matt swiftly set out for America and, after a fraught ocean crossing, they arrive to discover he is much improved. Kitty decides to make the most of her visit by taking in the sights and attending a costume party thrown by her father’s friend, Mrs Nora Dangerfield. After a fabulous night, Kitty and Matt decide to blow away the cobwebs with a chilly morning walk in Central Park. but then they discover their hostess Mrs Dangerfield murdered, her body partly hidden in some bushes. She is still in her evening wear, but her jewellery is missing. There are plenty of suspects & then her assistant dies too.
Another entertaining, enjoyable cosy mystery, a very different setting but Matt & Kitty are soon in the thick of an investigation. I love the couple who work so well together. The cast of supporting characters are, apart from Edgar & Nora are not very likeable. There are plenty of twists & turns as well as red herrings until Kitty & Matt finally work out who the villain was & the climax is thrilling. I also liked the teaser about Matt’s former army friend &fingers crossed things seem to be looking up for Robert & Alice. A well written cosy mystery which was a riveting read
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

(ad pr) Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture & Helena Dixon

1936 in New York city at Christmas time sounds like an amazing adventure, however things take a turn from “sick” parent to a murder. We travel around the city on murder investigations and fancy gatherings, what we think it happening gets a new turn at each chapter.
I did wish to find out more information about what happened with all those involved in other tangled affairs. However great read, easy flow and fantastic storyline.

Publication date: 25th November 2024
Read dates: 18th November – 19th November 2024

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Helena Dixon for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder in New York coming out November 25, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’ve read a few books in this series now. I still need to read all of them. I really love cozy mysteries. I’m obsessed with Kitty and Matt’s relationship. I love their support. The time period is really interesting. New York is always a fun setting for books. I loved the mystery. I would definitely read more by this author!

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

Loved this one. Lots of viable suspects, and I loved how it was personal for Kitty. I can recommend this series.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for an advanced reading copy.

3.75 stars

This historical cozy series is reliably readable and undemanding. Recently married Kitty and Matt, private investigators in England, journey to New York City after getting a report that Kitty's father is quite ill. He is an old reprobate, and when they arrive they find his problem was probably due more to avoiding creditors than to medical problems.

They are annoyed, but they determine to enjoy the city at Christmas and do some sightseeing. Kitty's father lives in a beautiful apartment and his neighbors are quite well off. They attend a costume party at his wealthy friend Nora's, but then are shocked the next morning when they discover Nora's body minus her diamond jewelry.

There are suspects: Nora's daughter and her son-in-law, who stand to profit; her butler and assistant who are both facing termination and her married lover's wife. It isn't long before the second body appears. In their usual calm and logical fashion, Kitty and Matt investigate. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

It was winter, not far from Christmas in 1936, when Kitty received a telegram from New York, saying her father, Edgar Underhay, was gravely ill and could Kitty come quickly. She and husband Matt Bryant, booked passage on a ship to New York, praying they'd arrive on time. But, as was usual with her father, Kitty discovered he wasn't unwell at all; he had his reasons for feigning illness. She was cross he hadn't sent another telegram, or answered her frantic calls. It was his good friend Nora Dangerfield who'd summoned them - now they were to go to a costume party in Nora's apartment in the lead up to Christmas.

The party was a vibrant one, but there were ructions among a few of the guests. When Matt, Kitty and Edgar finally returned to Edgar's apartment, they were exhausted. The following morning, Matt and Kitty headed out to breakfast, only to discover a dead body lying in the frost and snow behind the building. With the police on the job, Kitty still felt the need to investigate, even being so far from home and not knowing the procedures the NY police followed. Would she get herself and Matt in trouble, either with the local police or the murderer?

Murder in New York is the 18th in the Miss Underhay series by Helena Dixon and once again it was fun, entertaining and enjoyable. I've read this series from the beginning, and hope the author continues for a long time to come! Matt & Kitty are great characters, and their stories are usually set around Devon in England, so this was a pleasurable departure from the norm. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley & Bookouture for my digital ARC to read and review.

A missive via Telegram sent from New York, telling Mrs Kitty Bryant her father is seriously unwell, sees Matt and Kitty ocean bound on the SS Manhattan, in a desperate bid to get to New York to assist her father, Edgar Underhay, a man who had only in recent years, returned to her life.
Arriving in New York, she discovers that Edgar seems to have made a somewhat miraculous recovery, if indeed he was unwell at all, he is living in a very luxurious apartment and has been befriended by Mrs Norah Dangerfield, a wealthy society patron and widow, who lives on the floor above.
Kitty and Matt are convinced Edgar is up to something, but what, and as he seems to be restored to good health they decide to make the most of their time in New York. Invited to Norah’s annual Christmas fundraiser, they have a rather enjoyable if unexpected evening, but are interested in the dynamics between the people in attendance after a confrontation occurs between Norah and one of her inebriated guests.
A walk in search of breakfast the following morning sees them discover the body of Norah in the deep snow, still in her evening gown, but very definitely dead. The police are called and even though Matt and Kitty explain their business in England they are warned by New York’s finest, not to meddle in their murder enquiry.
When another death occurs, they find that in spite of their best efforts not to get involved they do, much to the chagrin of the local Police department. As they live almost on the spot, they find that watching the other residents of the Apartment block becomes a daily occurrence and even though there are several people who could have murdered Norah, why would they murder again!
Murder in New York is a gripping, intriguing and challenging case to solve once again from the pen of Helena Dixon, as Kitty and Matt discover that all is most definitely not as it seems, as they and the New York Police Department finally combine their resources to catch a ruthless killer!

Having this book set in NY was a refreshing choice as 18 books in, a setting can get stale. It kept the focus on Kitty and her Dad and husband but welcomed in new characters. I liked that it kept up some mystery around Kitty’s father but also gave us a peek into his world. The mysteries were not straightforward which kept me guessing throughout the book with many confusing misdirections. I appreciate when I don’t solve the mystery ahead of time yet it still makes sense that I could have. I wouldn’t mind another trip back to NY in the future as I enjoyed this book more than some of the more recent ones. I also look forward to finding out more about Matt’s history and the new mystery they arrived back in London to find.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.