A Lethal Engagement

A Novel

April J. Skelly

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Crooked Lane Books
20 May 2025

Crime & Mystery

An airship bound for London is thrown off course by a murder on the first night of its transatlantic voyage in this locked-room historical mystery debut, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine Schellman.

An airship bound for London is thrown off course by a murder on the

first night of its transatlantic voyage in this locked-room historical

mystery debut, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine

Schellman.

1890. American heiress, Cora

Beaumont is celebrating her engagement to Terrance Tristan, the second

son of a duke. Their union will solidify Cora's place in British society

and put her in a rare position of power, but as they embark on the Lady Air's

maiden voyage to England, Cora soon finds that not everyone in society

is accepting of her recent engagement, and tensions fly as high as the

airship. When a body is discovered the first night on the ship, with a

calling card for Cora on the victim, she's determined to find the killer

hidden among the passengers before they come for her next.

As

Cora tries to solve the murder without attracting unsavory attention,

her fiance's wandering eye may cause even more problems for her position

in society. Gossip travels fast aboard the airship and bad news could

sink the Lady Air, as well as Cora's own social status, before

they reach their final destination. When more bodies are discovered,

Cora teams up with her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Nicholas, as they

scour the ship for clues. If she fails, it won't only be her reputation

visiting the undertaker.

No one is who they seem in this Gilded Age locked room historical mystery, perfect for fans of And Then There Were None and Alyssa Maxwell.

By: April J. Skelly
Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 219mm, Width: 145mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9798892421058
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 20 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

April J. Skelly is an author, reader, and lover of all things fantasy, history, and fairy-tale-romance. As an avid life-long reader and a former high school English teacher, she's always been fascinated with the written word. She lives with her husband, children, and many imaginary friends who often find their way into her stories. They all drink copious amounts of tea together and stay up reading far later than they should.

Reviews for A Lethal Engagement: A Novel

Praise for A Lethal Engagement: “A locked-airship mystery with plenty of suspects, captivating characters, and a surprising denouement.” —Kirkus “Fans of Anna Lee Huber’s series will welcome this equally entertaining addition to the genre of historical mystery.” —Library Journal “The setting on the ship, the characters and the supporting characters all lead to a fun murder-mystery.” —Red Carpet Crash “A Lethal Engagement is a compulsively readable historical mystery. April J. Skelly’s writing is fast-paced and fun, without ever losing its Victorian sparkle. A wonderful read!” —Mimi Matthews, USA Today bestselling author of the Belles of London series “A delectable blend of mystery, history, and romance. Cora Beaumont is an engaging, spirited sleuth who carries it off with her own intrepid style.” —Laura Joh Rowland, award-winning author of the Victorian mysteries “With a delightfully intrepid heroine, an immersive world, and a twisty murder mystery, A Lethal Engagement is fun, page-turning fiction at its best! I enjoyed every page!” —Lorie Langdon, author of Olivia Twist, Once Upon A Christmas Past, and the Disney Villains Happily Never After series “A truly delightful and intriguing read! Witty prose interwoven with scandal and mystery had me turning pages all through the night. Skelly creates a delicious world aboard the Lady Air, and my mind was kept active with plenty of questions as I followed each twist and turn to piece everything together. The slow burn romance was the decadent cherry on top. Add this one to your shelf!” —Ashley Bustamante, author of the Color Theory series “A gripping historical mystery that seamlessly blends a clever, fast-paced plot with rich period detail.” —Irina Shapiro, author of the Tate and Bell mysteries “April J. Skelly’s new wild ride of a mystery will leave you breathless, while forbidden romance will have you sighing.” —Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport mysteries “April J. Skelly’s A Lethal Engagement is the perfect blend of mystery and romance. My heart alternated between fluttering with swoon and pounding at the page-turning suspense. The ending was utterly satisfying.” —Brittany Eden, author of Wishes