A Lady Alkmene Cosy Mystery
4 primary works
Book 1
‘A Proposal to Die For is wonderfully smooth and glamorous, in the style of Agatha Christie combined with the beauty of Gatsby.’ – The Storycollector Blog
‘When it’s as charming as A Proposal to Die For, mystery and history make the most wonderful combination.’ – Little Bookness Lane
A dead art collector. A mysterious heiress. From the London tea rooms to the fog-shrouded Dartmoor countryside, can novice detective Lady Alkmene crack the case?When Lady Alkmene reads in the newspaper about a mysterious death, she is convinced it is connected with the glamourous Broadway star, Evelyn Steinbeck, who recently came to town and is suddenly heiress to a large fortune.
Alkmene is determined to dig into Ms. Steinbeck's past, but her investigations are hampered by an infuriatingly opinionated reporter. Raised with a grudge against anybody with privilege, Jake Dubois is determined to prove the 'debutante detective' is out of her depth.
Working as much against as with each other in their pursuit of the killer, Alkmene and her new-found 'ally' uncover an explosive mixture of passion, greed and revenge that pushes their resolve and survival skills to the limits.
Can they rely on each other, despite their differences, to catch a clever killer before he catches them?
The twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries:1. A Proposal to Die For
2. Diamonds of Death
3. Deadly Treasures
4. A Fatal Masquerade
Packed with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order.
Praise for Vivian Conroy‘The first in a new series, this is a well written historical mystery with just a hint of attitude.’ Cayocosta72 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 2
‘As delightful as the first book.’ – The Stories of Chantel Dacosta
Lady Alkmene Callender is back, but this time the crime is a little closer to home…
After the vicious murder of her relation, Lord Winters at his country estate, Lady Alkmene is intrigued to hear that the burglar found standing over his body might not be the murderer after all… Reporter Jake Dubois believes an innocent man has been imprisoned and turns to Lady Alkmene to go undercover in the Winters household and find the real killer among Winters’ own family.
Was the murder motivated by the precious stones that disappeared from Lord Winters' safe, or is there a sinister connection with the death of Lord Winters' first wife in India? As Lady Alkmene and Jake delve into dark family secrets, she isn’t sure who she can trust or who is telling the truth. Even the family connection might not be enough to save Lady Alkmene from becoming the next victim…
The twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries:1. A Proposal to Die For
2. Diamonds of Death
3. Deadly Treasures
4. A Fatal Masquerade
Packed with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order.
Praise for Vivian Conroy‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 3
‘Vivian Conroy's series gets more exciting, adventurous, and dangerous each new books.’ Nikkia's Reviews
A refreshing break by the Cornish seaside puts Lady Alkmene on the trail of a legendary treasure with deadly appeal.Lady Alkmene has little interest in marriage and abhors her father’s matchmaking. But when he encourages her to visit a potential suitor at an archaeological dig in Cornwall, she agrees if only for the excitement of hunting for treasure.
When she arrives to find her intended under arrest for murder, Lady Alkmene wonders if the death is related to the fortune at stake and the local lore connected with the treasure.
Teaming up again with fellow sleuth Jake Dubois, they dig into fascinating local history and explore personal tensions within the archaeological team. As they unravel a web of secrets and lies, can they expose the real killer before someone else gets hurt?
The twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries:1. A Proposal to Die For
2. Diamonds of Death
3. Deadly Treasures
4. A Fatal Masquerade
Packed with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order.
Praise for Vivian Conroy‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book 4
‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When the masquerade ball of the season becomes the perfect opportunity to commit murder, can Lady Alkmene and Jake Dubois unmask the killer?Lady Alkmene has always loved grand parties, but when she receives an invitation to a masked ball thrown by Franklin Hargrove – oil magnate, aviation enthusiast and father of her best friend, Denise – she’s never seen such luxury. The estate is lit up with Chinese lanterns in the gardens, boats operated by footmen float across the pond and the guest list features the distinguished, rich and powerful.
But below the glamour, evil is lurking. When a dead body is discovered, and an innocent servant accused of the crime, Lady Alkmene throws off her mask to find the true killer. But with her sleuthing partner, Jake Dubois, hiding something from her, Lady Alkmene's investigation puts her in increasing danger.
Can she catch the killer single-handed or will the denouement become her own undoing?
The twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries:1. A Proposal to Die For
2. Diamonds of Death
3. Deadly Treasures
4. A Fatal Masquerade
Packed with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order.
Praise for Vivian Conroy‘The first in a new series, this is a well written historical mystery with just a hint of attitude.’ Cayocosta72 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐