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The Queens of Crime
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Cozy mystery fans are going to love this new historical fiction book by the bestselling author, Marie Benedict. The title The Queens of Crime actually refers to four real life female English novelists from the 1930s, which was considered to be the "Golden Age of Detective Fiction". This group of extremely successful writers contains Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie (who was the title character in one of Marie Benedict's other novels, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie), Ngaio Marsh, Margery Allingham, and the addition of Emma Orczy.
These five strong-willed crime writers, like most women of that era, were often unrecognized, unappreciated, and unheralded. To cement their places amongst men of the same ilk, they came together to solve an actual mystery surrounding the disappearance and death of a young female nurse from England who was on a day trip to France with a friend. I was impressed by how this all-star team of self-appointed female detectives skillfully worked their way through the tasks of gathering clues and talking to witnesses. It was like watching an Agatha Christie play take place on a stage.
The ending for the Queens themselves is easy to guess, but the enjoyment lies in the pleasure of watching them solve the puzzling crime. I can definitely see this novel becoming a popular movie or TV series.
My sincere thanks to St. Martin's Press for the digital ARC of this novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
These five strong-willed crime writers, like most women of that era, were often unrecognized, unappreciated, and unheralded. To cement their places amongst men of the same ilk, they came together to solve an actual mystery surrounding the disappearance and death of a young female nurse from England who was on a day trip to France with a friend. I was impressed by how this all-star team of self-appointed female detectives skillfully worked their way through the tasks of gathering clues and talking to witnesses. It was like watching an Agatha Christie play take place on a stage.
The ending for the Queens themselves is easy to guess, but the enjoyment lies in the pleasure of watching them solve the puzzling crime. I can definitely see this novel becoming a popular movie or TV series.
My sincere thanks to St. Martin's Press for the digital ARC of this novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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I'll be starting this one soon, too! 🤩
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Darla wrote: "I'll be starting this one soon, too! 🤩"Yay! I can't wait to hear what you think, Darla! 👑
I love how she takes on historical figures - and these more present day. I look forward to your thoughts on this one, Debbie. I am still waiting for my copy from my local library. 📚
Karen wrote: "I love how she takes on historical figures - and these more present day. I look forward to your thoughts on this one, Debbie. I am still waiting for my copy from my local library. 📚"This is a great mystery with strong central female characters, including Agatha Christie. I'm enjoying it so far and hope you will too. 🕵️♀️
I'm reading this one now, too. Enjoy! 🥂
Darla wrote: "I'm reading this one now, too. Enjoy! 🥂"Happy Reading! 💕
Awesome review, Debbie. 🤗💕
It was fun to tag along with the Queens. Wonderful review, Debbie!
Fabulous review! ❤️🩹📚 So glad you enjoyed it.
What a cool concept! I'm intrigued by the idea of these authors teaming up to solve a crime. Thanks for the great review, Debbie.
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "Awesome review, Debbie. 🤗💕"Thank you much, Shelley! 🥰
Darla wrote: "It was fun to tag along with the Queens. Wonderful review, Debbie!"Thanks, Darla! I loved your review! I'm in a group of friends that we call the Queens, but we've never written a book OR solved a murder! 😍
Mary Beth wrote: "Fabulous review! ❤️🩹📚 So glad you enjoyed it."Thank you so very much, Mary Beth! 🤗
Taufiq wrote: "What a cool concept! I'm intrigued by the idea of these authors teaming up to solve a crime. Thanks for the great review, Debbie."When I googled these women, I was thrilled to see that they were actually considered the Queens of Crime for their time! This was indeed a cool concept. Thanks for your kind words. 🕵️♀️👑
Because I like historical fiction, mysteries, old time crime solving, this book was so interesting for me and I'm glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did, Debbie! Wonderful review! 🩷 And you are right,, I too was thrilled that these women really were Queens of Crime! 😁
Canadian Jen wrote: "An intriguing review, Debbie!!"Thank you, Jen! 💖
MarilynW wrote: "Because I like historical fiction, mysteries, old time crime solving, this book was so interesting for me and I'm glad that you enjoyed it as much as I did, Debbie! Wonderful review! 🩷 And you are ..."Thank you, Marilyn! What a unique concept Benedict used! 💞
Fantastic review, Debbie! 💗 I really enjoy this author, so I will be looking forward to reading this book as well. :)
Rachel wrote: "Fantastic review, Debbie! 💗 I really enjoy this author, so I will be looking forward to reading this book as well. :)"Thank you so much, Rachel! I hope that you enjoy it. 🥰
