"A
delectable mystery that reads like Victorian
Moonlighting (with a good heaping of Nancy Drew's gumption). Collins writes with a
brisk whimsy, her
diverting characters popping off the page . . . adroitly threading the needle of her
darkly amusing sense of humor,
genuine suspense, and a
deep sense of connection. The novel
truly sings, however, when it comes to its themes of violence against women . . . . The book bursts with
pointed commentary on misogyny, particularly when directed at women's power and sexuality. But ultimately, it celebrates
a cultural love affair with true crime as a way for women to exert some semblance of control over the chaotic (rarely random) violence that can dot our lives. . . .
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem is
wickedly smart,
so engrossing it'd be
a crime not to read it immediately."—
Entertainment Weekly"Part
Victorian romance and part
cozy mystery . . . [an]
utterly charming read."—
Popsugar"
Smartly plotted,
superbly executed, and
splendidly witty."—
Booklist"A
fun and flirty historical rom-com with a
mystery afoot!"—
SYFY WIRE"Manda Collins
smoothly blends romance and an English country-house whodunit . . . The twists and turns of the plot will keep readers guessing, but Kate's independent attitude and the interesting friends she gathers around her
bring the story to vivid life."—
Bookpage"Collins blends historical romance and mystery with characters who embody a modern sensibility . . . the protagonists and setting of this first in a
promising new series are
thoroughly enjoyable."—
Library Journal"Both romance and mystery fans will find this
a treat."—
Publishers Weekly"[Manda] Collins is
a delight! I read
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem waaay past my bedtime, absorbed by its
spot-on period detail, the
well-crafted characters, and of course the
intriguing mystery.
Brava!"—
Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author"When I pick up a Manda Collins book, I know I'm
in for a treat. With
compelling characters and a
rich Victorian setting,
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem weaves mystery and romance into
one enthralling tale."—
Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author"Mystery, romance and an indomitable heroine make for
a brisk, compelling read."—
Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author"With
wicked smart dialogue and
incredibly strong characters, Manda Collins reminds me why I love historical romance so much.
Witty, intelligent, and hard to put down, you'll love
A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem."—
Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A go-to for historical romance."—
Heroes and Heartbreakers"Manda Collins writes
sexy and smart historical romance, with a
big dash of fun."—
Vanessa Kelly, USA Today bestselling author"
Sexy, thrilling, romantic . . . Manda Collins makes her Regency world
a place any reader would want to dwell."—
Kieran Kramer, USA Today bestselling author
