Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Murder in Mayfair
    Murder in Mayfair
    Murder in Mayfair
    Audiobook8 hours

    Murder in Mayfair

    Written by D. M. Quincy

    Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies

    4/5

    ()

    About this audiobook

    In 1814, Atlas Catesby, a brilliant adventurer and youngest son of a baron, is anxious to resume his world travels after a carriage accident left him injured in London. But his plans are derailed when, passing through a country village, he discovers a helpless woman being auctioned off to the highest bidder-by her husband.

    In order to save her, Atlas purchases the lady, Lilliana, on the spot to set her free. But Lilliana, desperate to be with her young sons and knowing the laws of England give a father all parental rights, refuses to be rescued-until weeks later when her husband is murdered and Atlas is the only one who can help clear her name.

    Fortunately, Atlas is a master at solving complicated puzzles and finds himself uniquely suited to the task, despite the personal peril it may put him in. But soon he learns the dead man had many secrets-and more than a few enemies willing to kill to keep them quiet.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 29, 2018
    ISBN9781977383419
    Murder in Mayfair

    Related to Murder in Mayfair

    Titles in the series (3)

    View More
    View More

    Related audiobooks

    Historical Mystery For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related articles

    • Article

      Excerpt: 'The Last Thing You Surrender'

      Feb 10, 2019

      In this abridged excerpt from "The Last Thing You Surrender" by columnist Leonard Pitts, Jr., elements of the all-black 761st Tank Battalion make a grisly discovery and Pvt. Luther Hayes, whose parents were murdered before his eyes by a white mob whe

      3 min read

    • Article

      Scoundrel’s Lair

      Jul 9, 2023

      Scoundrel’s Lair
      5 min read

    • Article

      Passion Killer

      May 17, 2021

      Passion Killer
      2 min read

    • Article

      Mrs Simpson Learns A Lesson

      Jul 29, 2021

      Mrs Simpson Learns A Lesson
      4 min read

    • Article

      The Book of Loki

      Mar 12, 2018

      The Book of Loki
      20 min read

    • Article

      Crescent City

      Dec 1, 2021

      Crescent City
      5 min read

    • Article

      The William Trevor Reader: “The Distant Past”

      Apr 19, 2022

      I found “The Distant Past” to be an elegant introduction to The Troubles in Trevor’s work. It’s a simple idea, rendered with poignant acuity: the past seems distant, until it isn’t. The post The William Trevor Reader: “The Distant Past” appeared firs

      2 min read

    • Article

      Grace Period

      Jun 9, 2022

      Grace Period
      9 min read

    • Article

      The Petulant King

      Nov 12, 2022

      The Petulant King
      8 min read

    • Article

      A Special Relationship

      Mar 20, 2024

      A Special Relationship
      5 min read

    • Article

      A Lost Prayer

      Feb 2, 2023

      A Lost Prayer
      10 min read

    • Article

      Fantastic Fiction

      Sep 9, 2022

      BY DANIEL SILVA HARPERCOLLINS Gabriel Allon is a master spy who’s the former head of the Israeli Intelligence Agency and he also just happens to be an extraordinarily good restorer of paintings. In this, the 22nd in the Allon series, he has retired

      3 min read

    • Article

      Be My Guest

      Jun 4, 2023

      Be My Guest
      3 min read

    • Article

      Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose

      May 4, 2022

      Headline £20 In February 1485, Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV, wrote a letter to the Duke of Norfolk. Elizabeth had, along with her brothers and her mother, been dispossessed and dishonoured by her uncle, Richard. He had declared his brothe

      3 min read

    • Article

      The Favourite

      Dec 28, 2018

      The Favourite
      5 min read

    • Article

      Thus Wrote the Oracle

      Oct 4, 2019

      Fame is Elizabeth Taylor's cleavage. This stuff is just a media pimple.' That was the voice of painter Elaine Risley from Margaret Atwood's 1988 novel Cat's Eye, when an interviewer asked how she handled fame. Risley's life and style echoed the autho

      2 min read

    • Article

      Hearts AND HURTS

      Jun 3, 2020

      Hearts AND HURTS
      9 min read

    Related categories

    Reviews for Murder in Mayfair

    4/5

    55 ratings11 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 5/5
      Atlas Catesby is the youngest son of a baron and a world traveler who delights in solving puzzles. A carriage accident and a damaged foot have kept him in England longer than he would like. His stay becomes more interesting when he discovers a young woman being sold to the highest bidder by her husband. Being a gentleman, he steps in and buys the young woman - Lilliana Warwick - and finds himself in the midst of a criminal investigation when her husband is found dead.There are a number of suspects because Godfrey Warwick was not a nice man. Besides the way he treated his wife, he was jealous of his brother and attempted to blackmail a number of his business acquaintances. Everywhere Atlas looks, more suspects appear. Atlas has to do his own investigation because the runner who has the case thinks Atlas makes the best suspect.This historical mystery makes good use of the time. In England, in 1810, women had no rights. They and their children were the property of their husbands and had no legal identity beyond him. Lilliana learns this when Godfrey sells her and denies her access to her two young sons. The story also has the beginning of a romance between Lilliana - who has a big secret she has been keeping - and Atlas but a number of things are conspiring to keep them apart. This was an engaging and entertaining mystery.
    • 4/5
      1814 and Atlas Catesby and his friend the earl of Charlton are on their way back from Bath to London when stopping at an Inn they witness a man selling off his wife. Ever the gentleman Catesby buys the wife to save her from worse degradation.
      Unfortunately for the wife, her husband is found dead. And Endicott, the Bow Street Runner employed to find the murderer suspect her and Catesby. To clear their names he is determined to find the guilty party.
      A well-written, romance mystery with characters who seem to have some progressive views for the time period though this didn't distract from the story. I look forward to see how the characters develop in the next book.
      A NetGalley Book
    • 4/5
      With a cast of eclectic characters, an intriguing murder and a wonderful setting, Murder in Mayfair, the first release in D.M. Quincy's Atlas Catesby series, is a marvelous mystery set in 1814 England.

      Atlas Catesby's zest for adventure usually keeps him far from home, but he has been sidelined for months while waiting for an injury to heal.  When he and his good friend, the Earl of Charlton Gabriel Young stop for a meal, Atlas chivalrously steps in to rescue Lilliana Warwick when her odious husband Godfrey sells her at a public auction.  He then takes her to his sister Thea Palmer's home and they begin to brainstorm how to permanently reunite Lilliana with her two young sons, Peter and Robin. Godfrey continues to be a thorn in her side as he attempts to force her to return to their country home. After Atlas discovers Godfrey's corpse, he becomes Bow Street runner Ambrose Endicott's prime suspect when the death is ruled a homicide.  Uncertain whether Endicott is pursuing the case with enough vigor, Catesby turns amateur sleuth in order to unmask the killer.

      Atlas is quite intelligent with a penchant for solving puzzles.  He is growing increasingly restless as his recovery takes much longer than he originally anticipated. He is rather forward thinking for the time period as he eschews  many  of society's rules and champions women's rights.  Atlas is unable to leave behind his guilt from a long ago tragedy and he cannot resist stepping in when he witnesses a damsel in distress.

      Lilliana is a bit mysterious as she reveals as little as possible about herself to her new acquaintances. She is fiercely devoted to her sons and she will do anything to maintain contact with them.  Despite her untenable marriage, Lilliana is a strong, resilient woman who refuses to let fear prevent her confronting her vile husband when she needs to.

      During his investigation into Godfrey's murder, Atlas discovers there are many people who have good reason to kill the despicable man. Topping the list is the mysterious man who was recently involved in a physical altercation with Godrey not long before the murder.  But with only a vague description of a man wearing distinctive ring, Atlas's efforts to locate him are quickly stalled. Another clue leads Atlas to a local tailor with a secret to keep but would he kill Godfrey in order to silence him? Atlas also discovers that Godfrey recently had a falling out with his only friend but is this a motive for murder?

      Murder in Mayfair is an enthralling mystery with a fascinating storyline and an interesting cast of characters. The slow build up to Godfrey's murder provides D.M. Quincy with ample opportunity to develop the various characters and the storyline. Atlas's investigation reveals a vast pool of suspects who have viable motives for murder, but which one of them is the killer? The novel hurtles to an absolutely stunning conclusion as Atlas finally uncovers the jaw-dropping truth about Godfrey's murderer.  A wonderful beginning to the Atlas Catesby series that is sure to delight fans of historical mysteries.
    • 4/5
      A good mystery with a few twists. Characters did not act or speak in a way to match the supposed time period. "Kick the bucket", "shagging" etc. This was a bit of a distraction throughout.
    • 4/5
      Book starts with a man stopping at a tavern on his way home to London and in the courtyard a man is selling his wife to the highest bidder. He and his travelling companion are appalled and Atlas buys her for 30 pounds. However, she wants to return home with her husband, Atlas insists on a bill of sale. Needless to say, it's not long before the husband turns up dead and the investigation begins. Nice mystery with a little bit of a budding romance.
    • 5/5
      Very well written, fast paced, and compelling read.Atlas Catesby & his friend Charlton are resting from a long journey in a pub, when they hear a commotion outside. What they find is a most disagreeable man holding an auction for his high-spirited wife. Sensing a damsel in much distress, Atlas opens & ends the bidding w/ an offer of £30.Thus begins the friendship & quasi-romance between Atlas & Lilliana Warwick... but as it turns out, Lilliana is anything but a demure country wife of an abusive haberdasher.When the haberdasher attempts to regain possession of Lilliana, Atlas again defends her.... When the haberdasher is found dead, both Lilliana & Atlas are suspected of murder and it is up to them to discover the murderer.That's the short of it.... I found the book to be very interesting, rarely (if ever) dull, and I must admit the opening scene & its continued plot line was one I have never read before.The characters are likable, intelligent, & realistic. I am most looking forward to another in the series.
    • 4/5
      Set n the early 19th century, adventurer Atlas Catesby, the youngest son of a baron, is thrown into a unusual situation when he is witness to a man auctioning off his wife. Rescuing her proves to be more problematic that expected because she wants to remain with her sons. When the ne'er-do-well husband is found murdered, Atlas is forced to find the real murderer to clear his "property"'s name.I'm not really sure how I feel about this start to a series. The characters were interesting, some need a bit more fleshing out, but overall, I think the time period is my greatest issue. Maybe the next in the series will clarify my mind as to whether I like or dislike the story.
    • 3/5
      I don't usually bother with too much plot summary in my reviews; it seems a bit pointless when it only takes a couple of clicks or a scroll to read a blurb. But this time I'm going to make an exception. Copied from Goodreads: In 1810, Atlas Catesby, a brilliant adventurer and youngest son of a baron, is anxious to resume his world travels after a carriage accident left him injured in London. But his plans are derailed when, passing through a country village, he discovers a helpless woman being auctioned off to the highest bidder--by her husband.In order to save her from being violated by another potential buyer, Atlas purchases the lady, Lilliana, on the spot to set her free. But Lilliana, desperate to be with her young sons and knowing the laws of England give a father all parental rights, refuses to be rescued--until weeks later when her husband is murdered and Atlas is the only one who can help clear her name of the crime.I mean – come on. Look at that. That's mildly awesome. That's a series of bombshells. That sounds like a book that you'd remember for years. And yet … the reason I had that summary saved on the document where I write my reviews is that I had no memory of the book when I went to do this. None. The description helps – but what happened after and around that basic outline I have almost no idea. I didn't even take notes or highlight anything while I was reading. I do recall that, while this was a perfect setup for an historical romance, there was actually very little along those lines in the plot – this Lilliana, the rescued damsel, is single-minded in her quest to get her children back, and in that quest she does some really stupid things. Her protector, Atlas, is an anachronism of feminist support and aggrieved patience. Apart from this … it's pretty much a blank. At least this means the writing wasn't terrible - that I would remember, right? But I do wonder if three stars is a bit generous for something that is such a … lacuna. Ah well. I'll go with my first instinct and leave it. The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.
    • 4/5
      Do you enjoy a good murder mystery with a strong historical fiction bent and a wee bit of romance? If yes, then this is the book for you. The opening scene alone brings shock and scandal immediately to the fore. Of course, the on-looking gentleman rescues the woman in trouble yet she truly hates being beholden to any man. So they're off to a prickly start but the tale warms up and the characters develop richly throughout the story. The identity of the woman is as much a mystery as is the death of her husband. Who is this Lilliana Warwick, really? Does she have it in her to murder her horrible husband? Or is she even more at risk now that her husband's gone. Author D.M. Quincy deftly captures the feel of Regency England in this first book of her Atlas Catesby Mystery series. The streets of Regency London and Slough are immediately brought to mind. The sumptuous silken fabrics are vividly described and the nuanced expressions of the characters provide insight into what makes them tick. This was a terrific and entertaining read. I eagerly await the arrival of the next book in this series.I am grateful to author D.M. Quincy, publisher Crooked Lane Books and Goodreads First Reads for having provided a copy of this book. Their generosity, however, did not influence this review - the words of which are mine alone.Synopsis (from book's dust jacket):In 1814, Atlas Catesby, an intrepid explorer and youngest son of a baron, is eager to resume his world travels after a carriage accident left him injured in London. But his plans are derailed when, passing through a country village, he discovers a helpless woman being auctioned off to the highest bidder–by her husband.In order to save her, Atlas purchases the lady, Lilliana, on the spot to set her free. But Lilliana, desperate to be with her young sons, refuses to be rescued–until weeks later when her husband is murdered and Atlas is the only one who can help clear her name.Fortunately, Atlas is a master at solving complicated puzzles and finds himself uniquely suited to the task, despite the personal peril it may put him in. But soon he learns the dead man had many secrets–and more than a few enemies willing to kill to keep them quiet–in Murder in Mayfair, the first in a captivating new historical mystery series by D. M. Quincy.
    • 4/5
      Murder in Mayfair by D. M. QuincyAtlas Catesby Mystery #1Did you know that in England in the past a husband and wife would dissolve their marriage through the sale of the wife to another – a sale that took place publically – and perhaps acted in place of a divorce? With women being “owned” by their husbands, divorces considered expensive and disgraceful, and often not sanctioned by the government or church - a sale was one way out. At the beginning of this story Atlas Catesby, fourth son of a Baron, finds himself buying such a woman to save her from rather despicable men. With the deed of sale for Lilliana Warwick in his “possession” he headed back to London, housed her with his sister Thea and tried to find an amicable way for Lilliana to have access to her sons since her husband refused to let her near them. From that point on a few more people are introduced, a number of incidents occur, Lilliana’s husband ends up dead, the solving of the mystery of how the husband died is worked on and the second mystery of Lilliana’s true identity is dealt with. There is some romance between Atlas and Lilliana but there is no real HEA or HFN conclusion for the couple by the end of this book. They could spend time together in book two (my guess) or not see one another ever again. Hmm…What I liked: * Catesby’s strength of character* Lilliana’s love for her children* The plot sequence* The supporting characters (want to see some of them in future books)* The interaction of Catesby with Lilliana’s sons, new valet and his friend Gabriel* Thea, Catesby’s sister * Charlton, Catesby’s friend* The fact that I feel this book ended well and without a cliffhanger and yet leads me to want to read the next book in the series. What I did not like: * Perhaps it was not in true keeping with the times of the early 1800’s – in more ways than one – though this did not detract from the overall story. Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4 Stars
    • 4/5
      Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.It is 1810 and our hero, Atlas Catesby, finds himself in the middle of wife sale. Yep, some yahoo is selling his wife. But Atlas can't stand to see this woman dishonored so he makes a very high bid and walks away with, well, a woman. He settles her in with his sister while they try to decide what can be done for the poor woman. But it is not long until the husband decides he wants her back. And it shortly after that that said husband is found dead, by Atlas (of course).Golly, I loved this book. All the manners and silly rules of the time come together together with an interesting mystery and compelling characters to create a great read. There is a lot going on but it the story does not bog down. There is even a nice bit of romance thrown in. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.