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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Murder Most Persuasive is the second cozy mystery featuring Eliza Darcy, written by Jessica Berg. Released 7th June 2024, it's 308 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The first book in the series, Murder Most Pemberley , is also currently available on KU.
This is a fun humorous homage cozy series featuring an intelligent and likable young female protagonist and a wonky crew of amateurs helping her solve the next murder and clear the name of the unfairly accused (in the case, DCI Finn Wentworth). It's not absolutely necessary to be a die-hard Austen fan to enjoy this series, but there are Easter eggs aplenty in little references to Persuasion and other Austen-esque name drops throughout the story.
It's the second book in the series, but it works well enough as a standalone. It's not too much over the top, but in typical cozy fashion, it's full of eccentric characters and slightly wonky (mostly humorous) situations. The climax, denouement, and resolution are satisfying and not too silly. Lighthearted and clean.
Four stars. It would make a nice weekend binge/buddy read and a cozy standalone read by the fire with a big pot of tea and a four legged friend.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.