Death in the theater!

Murder in Drury Lane (Lady Worthington Mystery #2) by Vanessa Riley   

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Playwright Anthony Danielson is dead, murdered in the bowels of the Drury Lane Theater. A theater patronized by Abigail Monroe.

Abigail Carrington Monroe, Lady Worthing, is a part Jamaican woman who has occasional insights, premonitions of things that have or might happen.

Her godfather Neil Vaughn, is an associate of the Prince of Wales. 

It’s a time when the Abolition Bill is coming before parliament. Something concerning a great many across the country. 

Abbie entered into a Marriage of Convenience with James, Lord Worthing, a man condemned to hang until Abbie helped clear his name. James was in dire straits until Abbie proved his innocence when accused of murdering his wife. Once they were married James left to pursue adventure across the globe. We’re unsure about what’s happening here. 

Now Abbie is again embroiled in murder.

There’s Donaldson’s wife who’s an actress, a famed actor and a Duke—all possibilities as the murderer.

Not just any Duke but the one who’s leading the charge with the Abolition Act.

Abbie’s neighbor, Commander Stapleton Henderson, a physician, annoyingly lends his support to Abbie. One she comes to appreciate.

There’s a plethora of characters to get your head around and the relationship between Abbie and her husband, and Abbie and her neighbor adds a certain frisson.

A Kensington Books ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.