A day in my life? Alas, hardly a day is the same anymore. I used to start my day with a leisurely walk and sumptuous breakfast before sifting through readers’ letters to Lady Agony, my secret pseudonym at the penny paper. Now, however, a large portion of my day is spent planning the wedding of my little sister Margaret (better known as Madge). The remainder of it is spent wrangling rankling relatives.

Lady Tabitha is one aunt who is out of sorts, and for once, rightly so. My extended family has taken over our house, and much of Tabitha’s time is spent hiding the liquor from Uncle Henry. Unfortunately, it’s one of his many overindulgences. She likes Aunt Gertrude better, although they cannot agree on the best way to cook mutton. I confess, I don’t have much time to eat these days. I would not mind if the meal was mutton, fowl, or fish if I could only pause long enough to enjoy it.

I have multiple mysteries to solve, the first regarding the death of the Reverand Mr. Cross and the second involving a letter he sent to me posthumously. I’ve had many trying letters in my life, but this is certainly the most vexing, which is saying something since I’ve been receiving threats from a person who calls themselves “A Concerned Citizen.” He or she proclaims to know my identity and promises to reveal it if I don’t name the Mayfair Marauder. I’ve never been one to cow to threats, however, and no matter what Simon Bainbridge says, I’m not going to begin now.

I admit Lord Bainbridge can be quite convincing when he wants to be. When he looks at me with those sea green eyes, all objections fly right out of my head. And lately, he’s been particularly insistent. Could he be overcoming his objections to a relationship with me? I’m not holding my breath, dear reader. As we both know, I’d have a very likely chance of dying.

And if I’m dead, who will solve these murders?

MURDER IN MATRIMONY — A “Lady of Letters” Mystery, Book 4
Genre: Historical Mystery
Release: October 2025
Format: Print, Digital, Audio
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Countess-turned-advice columnist Amelia Amesbury has a wedding to plan alongside a new murder in this charmingly deadly historical mystery.

Countess Amelia Amesbury has her work cut out. As well as balancing her alter ego—secret advice columnist, Lady Agony—and the blackmailer threatening to reveal her real identity, her sister has also announced she’s getting married. It’s joyous news, but places all the planning for a high society wedding firmly at Amelia’s door.

Luckily, her good friend and local vicar Mr. Cross has agreed to the expedited nuptials, so that’s one less thing to worry about. Until Cross is found dead at the church. Now in between bridal arrangements, Amelia must follow the clues Mr. Cross left behind.

Clearly, he’d made some enemies during his parishioner work, as strange mishaps begin to occur wherever Amelia goes. But when the danger becomes all too real, Amelia must rely on her friends and the handsome Simon Bainbridge to help solve the murder, save the wedding, and Amelia’s life too . . .

Perfect for fans of witty historical mystery and Regency romances with a similar feel to Verity Bright and T.E. Kinsey.

About the author
Mary Winters is the Edgar Award-nominated author of the Lady of Letters historical mystery series. Book one, Murder in Postscript, was a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Mary is also the author of two cozy mystery series and writes short fiction. Her short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine as well as Black Cat Weekly. When she’s not writing, she’s teaching, reading, or spending time with her family. She lives with her husband, daughters, and spoiled cats in the Midwest. Find out more about Mary at MaryWintersAuthor.com.