Search - Death at Bishop's Keep (Victorian-Edwardian Mystery, Bk 1)

This is the first in a series of (so far)12 books. I enjoyed the introduction of "new" crime solving techniques, like photographing the crime scene. The main characters were engaging and funny, but didn't compete for the spotlight or take away from the mystery. The lead, Kate, is a strong female, especially for that time period, making her own money, traveling on her own, etc. Just enough detail, in the victims, for a good visual picture, but not enough to be bothersome, if you don't like blood and such. There's a "typical" sister involved, interested in getting married, and buying gloves, not crime scenes and suspects. It's fun to see the two extremes of women, in that day, become friends. If you've never read cozy mysteries, this is a good book to start with.

This is the first book in this series. We are introduced to all the main characters as well as a well-written mystery plot. Robin Paige is a pseudonym for Susan Wittig Albert (who writes the China Bayles series) and her husband. If you have read any of the China Bayles series you already know how well written they are and you will not be disappointed in this historical series a bit. These take place in England during the late Victorian, early Edwardian era, and not only contain great plots with several plots within the plots, but extremely interesting background of the history of the time. I think if you give this book a try you will want to read all the others!

Robin Paige is a pseudonym for husband and wife writing team of Bill and Susan (Whittig) Albert. I guess this is properly classed as a cozy, as although there are a few dead bodies their deaths are not described in gruesome detail. Wasn't sure what to expect since I have little experience with cozies unless they feature animals. I was pleasantly surprised to find myself sucked in, so much so that I ordered book two in the series to find out what happened next.

I loved this book, so much, in fact, that I've ordered all the rest of the series and have read 5 of them so far. They are fun and well-written mysteries set in late Victorian England, and the details are interesting and accurate for the time period. I would highly recommend them.

I am use to reading Victoria Thompson and Anne Perry so when I came across this book was not sure it could stand up to the standard I'm use to, however it was an enjoyable read.I will read another in the series.

This series never fails to deliver a great story and interesting characters.