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Fatal Masquerade: A cozy 1920s-set historical murder mystery to read in 2024! (A Lady Alkmene Cosy Mystery, Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Vivian Conroy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 207 ratings

‘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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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    Lady Alkmene Cosy Mysteries
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    254 pages
  3. Language
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    October 4, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XGK3YSB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQ Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008257538
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Lady Alkmene Cosy Mysteries
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Kathleen WH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wondering Series
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2023
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    I certainly enjoyed the series, and I’m sorry to know it has ended.

    Throughout, the situations and the characters are realist. They are cozy mysteries, but I never felt I was reading anything but the best from the author.
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  • Lauren @ Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Addition to the Series!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
    After reading A Proposal to Die For I was excited to read another book by Vivian and return to the world of Lady Alkmene and Jake Dubois. Luckily, Fatal Masquerade proved to be an exciting addition to the Lady Alkmene Mystery Series. Combining together a new mystery as well as a mystery from the past, Fatal Masquerade had me dying for the big finale the whole way through.

    Just like the first one Fatal Masquerade almost immediately jumps into action. It's the classic case of a murderous dinner party...a certain number of people arrive at the start of the night and one less walks out by the end. Everyone is a suspect - EVEN Lady Alkmene who was unlucky (or lucky?) enough to find the dead body! In addition to the murder mystery, Jake has arrived to the party with own mysterious intentions - ones that he absolutely refuses to tell Lady Alkmene about. That caused for some interesting tension and drama, as not only was Lady Alkmene bitter about not being in the know but it was always fun to guess what exactly Jake was hiding.

    Lady Alkmene was just as strong willed, nosy, and bent on crime solving as in the first one. I just utterly love her spunk - she's a woman who knows what she wants to do in life and won't let anyone stop her from having her fun. I also enjoyed the mysterious vibe Jake took on this. It added a new fun layer to his character. The side characters introduced added to the overall enjoyment of the book; however, I will say I just couldn't stand Lady Alkmene's friend Denise. I understood that she had a lot to be angry about, but gosh, was she abrasive and reckless at times....to the point where I even began to get slightly annoyed.

    In all, Fatal Masquerade is another fun, fast paced addition to the Lady Alkmene Mystery series. And with the cliffhanger like feel of the ending, I will most definitely be tuning into the fifth book!

    Grade: B
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  • BJ Brookman
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cliffhanger - no resolutions in sight
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019
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    I really liked this book until I got to the end. Nothing was resolved except for the maid. Jake went off to some where leaving Lady Alkmene in limbo. No resolution to the murder and now a disappearance. Since this book was released in Oct 2017, I would have expected a follow up by now. By the time the next book comes out you will need to reread Fatal Masquerade to know what is going on.
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  • Morgan Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2017
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    Fatal Masquerade has so many twists and turns its sure to keep you on your toes. This is also the first book in the series to have a cliffhanger and I cannot wait for more! This book was truly amazing. I cannot wait to see what happens in Lady Alkmene and Jake’s next adventure.
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  • Yvette
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4th in cosy mystery series set in 1920's
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
    Another country house, another cast of characters, another murder to solve, and oh, what fun it is! The fourth outing in the Lady Alkmene Cosy Mystery series treats the reader to a bit of an upstairs-downstairs story, as Alkmene and reporter Jake Dubois both end up attending a masked ball thrown at the country estate of the upper crust Hargrove family.

    Concern for the increasingly erratic behavior of Denise Hargrove, Alkmene's best friend who has entered into an undesirable romantic entanglement, has prompted her father to call on Jake Dubois. But the influence of "the psychologist with the diabolical beard" and the suspicious behavior of his wife throw complications in Alkmene and Jake's way as a body is found murdered during the party. With strife within the family and tensions among the servants, the duo has their work cut out for them and what results is a serious and seriously amusing 1920's country house mystery. And the "London Blackmailer" just might be involved.

    While this could be read as a stand alone, enjoyment will be enhanced if this series of novels is read in order. I seem to have a growing taste for historical cozy mysteries and though this is the last of the Lady Alkmene mysteries from Vivian Conroy, she has left room for a return. So, I'll just be over here quietly hoping that this won't be the last I read of Lady Alkmene and Jake Dubois.

    This review refers to a library e-book copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
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  • Darlene Jennings
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fatal masquerade
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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    Great a little slow in the beginning but got better as you went on want to find out what happened to her boy friend and the blackmail gang.
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  • Books Of All Kinds
    4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
    When Lady Alkmene Callender attends a masked ball thrown in the home of her best friend, Denise, the last thing she expects is to be thrown into a murder scene but that is exactly what happens. Surrounded by the trappings and beauty of wealth and privilege, a dark force writhes and slithers and it will be up to Alkmene with the help of the dashing Jake Dubois, to make sure an innocent person does not take the fall for the real murderer. But as they inch closer to the truth, they will find themselves in dangerous water and who knows what might happen...

    Harking back to the mysteries of old, FATAL MASQUERADE by Vivian Conroy is a dynamic murder mystery that will have you playing detective alongside the esteemed Lady Alkene and Jake. With plenty of subterfuge, twists, and clues, I really got into this story and didn't notice the hours pass as I was transported back in time. The setting is amazing and really comes alive, and the cast of characters are hypnotic as always. While FATAL MASQUERADE is the fourth book in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone, but when you find a wonderful series like this you should spoil yourself and buy the lot!

    FATAL MASQUERADE by Vivian Conroy is everything you want in a murder mystery and I highly recommend it!

    *I voluntarily reviewed this book from Netgalley.com
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  • SIestasis
    2.0 out of 5 stars Insufficient ending
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017
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    I do not care for books that leave the reader hanging insufficient ending. As a reader I want the story wrapped up not left with characters still in jeopardy
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  • Raelene Hodge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Australia on December 16, 2024
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    Really enjoyed the story and characters, disappointed that there is more to the story but no more books to tell it, why? We have been left a teaser but.....
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  • Toddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent 1920s cosy mystery!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2017
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    What a wonderful visit to the 1920's world of cosy mysteries with Lady Alkmene. The author paints the story so well that you are drawn in and the pages fly... I had really meant to make the book "last" but found I was unable to put it down. I won't give away the plot but the story is a very welcome addition to the series. More please Vivian!
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  • melisa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2017
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    This is the fourth instalment of the Lady Alkmene and Jake Dubois mystery but I personally think it can be read as a standalone story if you haven’t read the other books. The book gives us enough knowledge of each character to not spoil too much in the previous cases they have worked on.

    I really warmed to Lady Alkmene Callender and found her a feisty character, a sort of younger version of Miss Marple (another character I love!). Her relationship with Jake Dubois is written brilliantly and I loved their interactions with each other even though they are from completely different ends of the ‘social’ scale.

    Once again they are thrown into a murder mystery following a grand ball at the family home of Denise Hargrove, Lady Alkmene’s slightly snobby best friend. Herself and Jake are determined to stop an innocent person from being convicted of the crime.

    I found this to be a lovely cosy crime, which I adore reading and I was kept guessing until the last pages.

    A really enjoyable caper and it left me wanting more! Hopefully there will be more to come from this talented writer and the characters of Alkmene and Jake.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters, the setting, the enthralling plot and the gentle language.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018
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    Rarely do I give a 5 star review. Rarely do I find an author who draws me in so completely.
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  • K J Price
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another cracking series of mysteries
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2019
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    I must admit that I am finding all these mystery series set in different ages are just my cup of tea. I love sitting down with a cuppa and getting stuck in on my kindle. I quite often stay up far too late into the early hours of the morning. Great read.
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