An Ominous Explosion: A Regency Cozy

Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries, Book 10

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Pub Date May 13 2022 | Archive Date May 01 2022

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To be clear: Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, does not think every dead person in London is the victim of a sinister plot. The city is large, after all, and some of its inhabitants had to have died from innocent causes. Like Peter Huzza, who was killed in a horrifying steam engine accident. It is shocking, yes, the way his body was torn apart by the explosion of his very own machine, but not entirely surprising. High-pressure steam is notoriously dangerous to harness.

There is no reason to suspect foul play.

Nope, none at all.

And yet there is that disquiet Bea feels when she pictures the decimation caused by the blast. It just doesn't seem quite decimated enough. But the alternative makes even less sense, for how could she have noticed something that one hundred other spectators missed? Believing the inventor was murdered right before their eyes—it is a wildly implausible theory.

No doubt it is. But when has Beatrice Hyde-Clare ever let the impossibility of a theory stop her?

To be clear: Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, does not think every dead person in London is the victim of a sinister plot. The city is large, after all, and some of its inhabitants had to have died...


Advance Praise

Praise for Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries Series!

I love how Messina writes the Bea-Damien dynamic. It's so warm, compelling and heart warming. They have fast become my favourite fictional pairing and I can't get them out of my head.
—Koalathebear, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Suffice to say, this has been a hugely enjoyable series - I am so looking forward to more from this author! —Catherine, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is such a clever blend of Jane Austen and Stephanie Plum style writing. —Paula, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Really loving time spent with these characters...they are SO delightful! —Alisha, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I love the witticism with the main character she is endearing and I love the romantic or Slow Burn relationship to be! —Elvira, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The witty banter between Bea and the Duke as their affection/admiration for one another grows is so engaging and fun. —Laura, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As to the story itself, this is another wonderful romp of a cozy crime. I loved the plot, I loved Bea’s growing confidence, and I loved her ongoing relationship and snark with the Duke of Kesgrave.
—Roberta, Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries Series!

I love how Messina writes the Bea-Damien dynamic. It's so warm, compelling and heart warming. They have fast become my favourite fictional pairing and...


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Featured Reviews

This book is a murder mystery!
Beatrice is bound to solve it.
To be clear: Beatrice, Duchess of Kesgrave, does not think every dead person in London is the victim of a sinister plot. The city is large, after all, and some of its inhabitants had to have died from innocent causes. Like Peter Huzza, who was killed in a horrifying steam engine accident. It is shocking, yes, the way his body was torn apart by the explosion of his very own machine, but not entirely surprising. High-pressure steam is notoriously dangerous to harness.
There is no reason to suspect foul play.
Nope, none at all.
And yet there is that disquiet Bea feels when she pictures the decimation caused by the blast. It just doesn't seem quite decimated enough. But the alternative makes even less sense, for how could she have noticed something that one hundred other spectators missed? Believing the inventor was murdered right before their eyes—it is a wildly implausible theory.
No doubt it is. But when has Beatrice Hyde-Clare ever let the impossibility of a theory stop her?
It appeared that there was more than one suspect.
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