Review: Murder at the Seven Dials

Cara Devlin’s “Murder at the Seven Dials” is the first in the Bow Street Duchess series. Audrey Sinclair’s husband, the Duke of Fournier, has been accused of a brutal murder, and the evidence against him is damning. Despite the way things look, Audrey believes he is innocent and works to prove it. Along the way she butts heads with Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden, who later comes to see Audrey as a valuable, but exasperating, ally in the investigation. As they get deeper into the mystery, closely held secrets come out and lead the pair closer to uncovering the truth about the killer.

Historical mysteries are my preferred genre at the moment, so this story is right up my alley. “Murder at the Seven Dials” is well-paced and filled with interesting characters. Audrey’s special ability adds a touch of the paranormal, but is not heavy-handed. I am intrigued by the secrets and backstories of the central characters. This is an excellent first in a series and I am looking forward to the next installment.

This story is great for those who like mysteries, historical mysteries, and regency mysteries. 

Thanks to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and Cara Devlin for an advance reader copy of “Murder at the Seven Dials” in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

“Murder at the Seven Dials” releases on Kindle at the end of January.