Creative genius and chaotic influence: how a society photographer inspired a character This episode delves into the character of  Sebastian Blakely, a vibrant and unconventional photographer who brings his own unique form of turmoil to the High Society Lady series. Inspired by real-life society photographer Cecil Beaton, Blakely's cheeky wit and penchant for stirring the pot keeps things interesting. Recent read: A Traitor in Whitehall (Affiliate link)  Read-alikes: WWII mysteries  MBP S1 E3 Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders by Tessa Arlen S2 E6 – Olive Bright, Pigeoneer ..read more

Why set a book in the 1920s? Because a time of great change makes for an interesting setting. The phrase "may you live in interesting times," certainly applies to the tumultuous post-World War I period. Find out how motorcars, bobbed hair, short hemlines, and makeup compacts play into the changing social mores in this “Story Behind the Story” of Chapters 5 and 6 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery.  Recent read: The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Miller (Affiliate link)  Read-alikes: the Kate Hamilton mystery series. A Dream of Death by Connie Berry (Affil ..read more

Family tensions and inspiration from Agatha Christie are the “Story Behind the Story” of Chapter 3 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery.  Recent read: A Report of Murder by F.L. Everett (Affiliate link) Mentioned: The Moving Finger by Agatha Christie (Affiliate link) Next chapter in the next episode!  If you want the rest of the mystery right now, you can get Murder in Archly Manor in ebook, audio, and print at SaraRosettBooks.com.  Support the show ? Buy Sara's books: SaraRosettBooks.com ? Get more mystery in your life when you sign up for Sara's updates ..read more

We’re traveling back to the 1920s in this season of Mystery Books Podcast with a chapter by chapter deep dive into Murder at Archly Manor, the first book in the High Society Lady Detective series.  What inspired the location of Murder at Archly Manor? Was I intimidated to write historical fiction? (You bet I was!) How did I take the first step to write about the 1920s, despite my worries about accurately capturing the time between the wars? Find out in the “Story Behind the Story” section of this episode. Then Elizabeth Klett narrates the first two chapters of Murder at Archly Manor.  ..read more

⛲️ Love an English stately home? Then come with me on a tour of Chatsworth House and find out how the English country home inspired not one, but two book series in this “Story Behind the Story” of Chapter 4 of Murder at Archly Manor, a 1920s historical mystery. Plus reading recommendations for Sherlock Holmes fans! ?️‍♀️ Recent read: The Missing Maid by Holly Hepburn (Affiliate link) and thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a review copy. All opinions are my own. Read-alikes: The Baker Street Letters series (Affiliate link). Murder mystery game: Death by Croquet Mallet.  Next cha ..read more

We’re traveling back to the 1920s in this season of Mystery Books Podcast with a chapter by chapter deep dive into Murder at Archly Manor, the first book in the High Society Lady Detective series.  What inspired the location of Murder at Archly Manor? Was I intimidated to write historical fiction? (You bet I was!) How did I take the first step to write about the 1920s, despite my worries about accurately capturing the time between the wars? Find out in the “Story Behind the Story” section of this episode. Then Elizabeth Klett narrates the first two chapters of Murder at Archly Manor.  ..read more

We’re traveling back to the 1920s in this season of Mystery Books Podcast with a chapter by chapter deep dive into Murder at Archly Manor, the first book in the High Society Lady Detective series.  What inspired the location of Murder at Archly Manor? Was I intimidated to write historical fiction? (You bet I was!) How did I take the first step to write about the 1920s, despite my worries about accurately capturing the time between the wars? Find out in the “Story Behind the Story” section of this episode. Then Elizabeth Klett narrates the first two chapters of Murder at Archly Manor.  ..read more

? Are you fond of impossible crime mysteries? What about swanky settings for 1920s mysteries? If you answered yes to either question,  join me for a look at the inspiration and research behind Murder in the Alps, a 1920s mystery set in the glamorous winter playground of St. Moritz. ? Olive Belgrave, discreet sleuth for the posh set, and her dashing companion Jasper, travel to the snowy resort for a little holiday, but find themselves mixed up in a mystery. ⚜️In this episode I delve into luxury travel to a winter destination, women’s sports,  couple dynamics, and some other wintery my ..read more

Tis the season for . . . holiday mysteries!   Get your holiday reading sorted with this list of mysteries that feature holly, mistletoe, and plenty of murder. Snowed-in country estates abound with tense family gatherings in these books. Cranky family members, too much food, and a patriarch threatening to change his will are the ingredients of a festive Christmas mystery.  Mystery book to read at Christmas:  Murder on a Midnight Clear by Sara Rosett (Published: 2020; Setting: 1923) Season 1 Bonus episode: Murder on a Midnight Clear: https://www.sararosett.com/mbps1bon ..read more

?️‍♀️ ?️ Get double the detection with this episode about odd couple crime-solving duos on TV.  ? The mismatched partners span the globe, from small town librarians to big city detectives, grumpy inspectors and sunny caterers. Even though they get off to a rocky start, these teams find their differences make them unstoppable. From ancient Roman Baths to the sun-soaked Australian outback, these crime shows traverse the world. ⭐️ For each show, I'll recommend "book pairings" - crime and mystery books that match up to the settings and themes of the shows. Read a mystery book alongside your s ..read more