Praise for Murder Made Her Wicked:
“A fascinating sleuth whose dramatization of the dilemma of an educated woman in the 1890s adds to the allure.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“All the elements for a good cozy mystery.”
—Midwest Book Review
Praise for Misery Hates Company:
“A humdinger introduction to a new series whose characters bring to mind those of both Emily Brontë and L.M. Montgomery.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“[An] amusing debut and series launch . . . The narrative carries unmistakable echoes of Stella Gibbons’s Cold Comfort Farm.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Marigold is a formidable young woman with plans to live life on her terms.”
—Library Journal
“Anyone who is a fan of historical mysteries, especially those of Deanna Raybourn, will love this book. It’s clever and mysterious, with just the right amount of both.”
—Manhattan Book Review, 5-star review
“Hobbs succeeds at creating an intricate plot, rising suspense, a bleak setting, and brisk dialog . . . Marigold [is] a multifaceted “New Woman” with both spunk and self-doubts. I hope Marigold makes an appearance in future books.”
—Historical Novel Society
“Charming . . . Marigold is a blooming heroine I can only hope to encounter again.”
—Mystery Magazine
“I want Marigold Manners in my life! I need her wit and warmth, her pragmatic problem-solving skills, and her devoted and compassionate friendship. I loved meeting her in Elizabeth Hobbs’ atmospheric, spine-tingling gothic mystery Misery Hates Company where danger—and opportunity—lie at every twist and turn.”
—Sherry Thomas, USA Today bestselling author of the Lady Sherlock Mysteries
“Miss Marigold Manners is a joy, an inspiration and a dashing example of a New Woman, out to conquer the world and its limitations. She attacks injustice with positivity and grace and I cannot wait to see where she goes next!”
—Deb Marlowe, USA Today bestselling author of the Kier and Levett Mystery Series
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