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The charming and feisty Eliza Doolittle, the masterful Henry Higgins, a Hungarian upstart, a Sanskrit scholar—all are brought together in an intriguing plot. D.E. Ireland gives us a fascinating look into a bygone world.
—Susan Wittig Albert, The Darling Dahlias Mysteries
In this exciting new novel, Eliza and Higgins are still nursing their grievances against each other when a murder forces them to work together. Join them in this delightful romp through early 20th century London as they try to find a killer and clear Higgins’ name.
—Victoria Thompson, Best Selling Author of the Gaslight Mysteries
Oh so loverly to meet up again with Henry and Eliza in this ingenious mystery. All the beloved characters are here, neck deep in murder and mayhem, and the London setting is a delight. Suspects and red herrings abound on the way to a denouement that's laugh-out-loud hilarious. I hope Wouldn’t It Be Deadly is the first of many.
—Catriona McPherson, Agatha, Lefty and Macavity Award winner, the Dandy Gilver Mysteries
I could have read all night! A delicious homage to these beloved characters—putting this classic duo in the midst of a murder is terrifically clever and authentically charming. Loverly.
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha and Anthony Award winner, The Wrong Girl and The Other Woman
We've only been waiting a century for another glimpse of this wonderful duo, and there is no better format than a juicy Edwardian murder. Higgins is his irascible, aristocratic self, while Eliza grows and evolves quickly in a world of society intrigue and danger. They make a wonderful pair of sleuths. Having now read Ireland's work I can safely say, ‘By George, I think she's got it!’
—Will Thomas, Barker & Llewellyn Mysteries
“There is no subject on which more dangerous
nonsense is talked and thought than marriage.”
—George Bernard Shaw