A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery: Book 13
Publication Date: September 30, 2024
Mona Moon and her new husband, Robert Farley, Duke of Brynelleth are on their honeymoon at last. They are invited to a weekend party by an old friend of Robert’s family—Lady Eustacia. Mona and Robert arrive in a substantial downpour to find several other couples awaiting the appearance of their hostess.
When Lady Eustacia fails to come downstairs, Mona and Robert search the manor house only to find the lady missing. It is then they discover the telephone wires have been cut and none of the cars are able to drive into town due to the storm. Mona and Robert believe the invitation was a ruse, but for what purpose? And how do they help Lady Eustacia?
Abigail Keam’s Murder Under a Cold Moon reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel. The story is kind of scary and spooky, and the reader is unsure of what will happen next. The story also reminded me of the movie Clue, with secret passageways, the rainstorm and no one can leave.
Mona Moon, a character I found myself rooting for, is a no-nonsense woman who keeps her head about her even in the most trying circumstances, a trait that many of us can relate to. Her strength and resilience make her a character that readers can easily connect with.
Keam’s writing captured the mood and time of the 1930s. The descriptions and the way the characters conducted themselves all revealed that this story was not taking place in 2024. I liked that Keam could capture that in her writing and allow the audience to experience that right along with the characters.
The secondary characters at the house party are not just fillers, but integral to the plot, each contributing in their own unique way. Their presence keeps the story moving, ensuring that the reader remains captivated and thoroughly enjoys the narrative.
A Mona Moon Mystery has twelve books before this one, which is a backlist of books to read. One doesn’t need to read the prior books to understand this one. I really liked this book, so I may look at the ones before just to satisfy my curiosity.
If you are interested in reading an Agatha Christie-like cozy mystery from the 1930s, Murder Under a Cold Moon could be the book for you!
Award-winning author Abigail Keam writes the Mona Moon Mystery Series—a rags-to-riches 1930s mystery series, which weaves real people and events into the story line. “I am a student of history and love to insert historical information into my mysteries. There is an addendum at the end of the mystery to give more information. My goal is to entertain my readers, but if they learn a little something along the way—well, then we are both happy.”
Miss Abigail currently lives on the Palisades bordering the Kentucky River in a metal house with her husband and various critters.
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