A Sinister Service

Praise for Alyssa Maxwell's A Lady and Lady's Maid Mysteries

"The forward-thinking Phoebe and the loyal Eva are a sympathetic duo, and the life and times of a small, post-WWI English village are nicely integrated into the story." --Booklist on A Silent Stabbing

"Eva and Lady Phoebe provide smart sleuthing and insight into the upstairs and downstairs worlds. Fans of traditional English mysteries will be rewarded." --Publishers Weekly on A Silent Stabbing

"A stylish post-World War I mystery with plenty of twists and strong female characters fully capable of negotiating them." --Kirkus Reviews on A Silent Stabbing

"This will delight Maxwell's readers as well as all who love a good cozy. And since they appear in the plot--tea and scones, anyone?" --Historical Novel Society on A Silent Stabbing

"A Silent Stabbing brings the pastoral world of maid and mistress to vibrant life, with an elegantly elegiac tone to the narrative." --Criminal Element

"Thanks to the considerable talents of Alyssa Maxwell, readers can 'visit' the delights and perils of life in a small English village in post- World War I England." --Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore on A Silent Stabbing

"The action unfolds smoothly until well-disguised clues lead to a clever and satisfying denouement. Downton Abbey fans will have fun." --Publishers Weekly on A Murderous Marriage

"A well-crafted historical mystery which will delight devotees of television shows such as Downton Abbey."
--Suspense Magazine on A Murderous Marriage

"Maxwell, who always puts an interesting spin on her country-house mysteries set between the great wars, delivers once again in this tale of love, hate, revenge, and country houses in peril." --Kirkus Reviews on A Murderous Marriage

"The real murderer doesn't stand a chance in face of this indomitable, experienced pair of detectives. 'Circumstances call for logic and cool heads,' and that's exactly what they bring." --Criminal Element on A Murderous Marriage

"Well-crafted...Maxwell artfully portrays the personal dynamics of English society at the time, and readers will hope to see more of the endearing Phoebe and Eva." --Publishers Weekly on A Devious Death

"Colorful information on the postwar period is combined with plenty of suspects, all neatly wrapped up in the style of a classic mystery." --Kirkus Reviews on A Pinch of Poison

"A sweet, delightful mystery, which is sure to appeal to historical-fiction and mystery readers alike." --Foreword Reviews on A Pinch of Poison

"Along with a bracing mystery, Maxwell explores compelling themes. Although this is from a slightly earlier time period, it's a good match with Rhys Bowen's Her Royal Spyness series." --Booklist on A Pinch of Poison