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Alyssa Maxwell is the acclaimed author of the Gilded Newport Mysteries and the Lady and Lady's Maid Mystery Series. She knew from a young age that she wanted to write novels. Growing up in New England and traveling to Great Britain fueled a passion for history, while a love of puzzles of all kinds drew her to the mystery genre. She and her husband reside in Florida, where she loves to watch BBC productions, sip tea in the afternoons, and delve into the past. You can learn more about Alyssa and her books at AlyssaMaxwell.com.
"Praise for Alyssa Maxwell and her Gilded Newport Mysteries! MURDER AT CROSSWAYS ""Tightly plotted . . . Maxwell evokes the contrasts of Victorian Newport with her customary insight."" --Publishers Weekly ""Another tricky mystery set against the backdrop of some great real-life mansions, some of which remain open to anyone who wishes to visit."" --Kirkus Reviews ""Will appeal to those who enjoy historical mysteries with strong, ahead-of-their times female characters like Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher and Rhys Bowens' Molly Murphy."" --Booklist ""An intelligent, well-written mystery."" --Suspense Magazine MURDER AT OCHRE COURT ""Plenty of red herrings and an intimate look at the world of the wealthy and famous make for a rich broth of a mystery."" --Kirkus Reviews MURDER AT ROUGH POINT ""Emma is an interesting, independent career woman in this satisfying first-person account that includes well-drawn characters."" --Booklist MURDER AT BEECHWOOD ""Another entertaining entry in this cozy series."" --Library Journal MURDER AT MARBLE HOUSE ""Maxwell again deftly weaves fictional and real-life characters into her story."" --Publishers Weekly MURDER AT THE BREAKERS ""Sorry to see the conclusion of Downton Abbey Season 4? Well, here is a morsel to get you through a long afternoon. Brew some Earl Grey and settle down with a scone with this one."" --Washington Independent Review of Books"
