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Murder in Park Lane (The Detective Lavender Mysteries, 5) Paperback – March 26, 2019

by Karen Charlton (Author)
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London, 1812. At a fashionable address in leafy Mayfair, a far cry from Detective Stephen Lavender’s usual haunts, a man is found dead in his room. He has been brutally stabbed, but the door is locked from the inside and the weapon is missing.

The deceased is David MacAdam, an Essex businessman with expensive tastes. As Lavender and Constable Ned Woods travel between London and Chelmsford seeking to understand MacAdam’s final hours and unearth the grisly truth, they uncover a tangled web of deceit behind his stylish facade. The unusual circumstances of MacAdam’s death are nothing compared to the shady nature of his life and it seems the house on Park Lane is at the heart of a dark conspiracy.

But when a second body turns up, everything they think they’ve learned is thrown into doubt. Can Lavender and Woods find out who’s behind these shocking murders before more lives are ruined?

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  1. Book 5 of 7
    The Detective Lavender Mysteries
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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Karen Charlton writes historical mysteries and is also the author of a non-fiction genealogy book, Seeking Our Eagle. She has published short stories and numerous articles and reviews in newspapers and magazines. An English graduate and former teacher, Karen has led writing workshops and has spoken at a number of literary events across the north of England, where she lives. Karen now writes full-time.

A stalwart of the village pub quiz and a member of a winning team on the BBC quiz show Eggheads, Karen also enjoys the theatre and won a Yorkshire Tourist Board award for her Murder Mystery Weekends.

Find out more about Karen’s work at www.karencharlton.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (March 26, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1503955621
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1503955622
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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Karen Charlton is the international best-selling author of The Detective Lavender Mysteries which are set in Regency London and feature Bow Street’s Principal Officer, Stephen Lavender and his humorous side-kick, Constable Ned Woods.

Her other series, The York Ladies' Detective Agency Mysteries features two enterprising young women, Jemma and Bobbie, who launch a private inquiry agency in York during WW2.

In addition to this, she has written a stand-alone historical novel, 'Catching the Eagle', based on the true story of her notorious criminal ancestor and a non-fiction genealogical book, 'Seeking Our Eagle', that explains how she and her late husband tracked down the jail-bird in their family tree.

A former English teacher, with two grown up children and three grandchildren, Karen lives in Harrogate, North Yorkshire with two cats and writes full-time.

Karen loves historical fiction and TV costume drama and has always enjoyed a good mystery.

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Customers find this mystery book engaging, with a good storyline featuring twists and turns in the plot, and they appreciate the well-developed characters, particularly Detective Lavender and Constable Woods. The writing style is easy to read with lovely descriptions, and the book is well-researched and often amusing. While the murder rate receives mixed reactions, customers consistently enjoy each book in the series.

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111 customers mention "Readability"111 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, noting that it gets more engaging with each book in the series.

"...Maybe it is because it always keeps me interested and lets me relax at the same time...." Read more

"...characters of Lavendar and Woods, as well as the continued looks at Magdalena and Read, and all of the interesting tidbits into Regency London..." Read more

"...What an enjoyable read!" Read more

"...opinion is that the author is a good writer who is capable of telling a good story, but more thought and depth is needed for her tales to be truly..." Read more

98 customers mention "Story quality"94 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the mystery plot with its twists and turns, and find the murders engaging.

"...Technically it is a light historical mystery/thriller taking place in 1812 England and describing the work of London police...." Read more

"...It was a mystery that kept me interested and the way the characters investigated was believable. I will definitely read more of these." Read more

"...with a murder, some strange behavior from a known character, interesting circumstances and countless unanswered questions that continue to spiral..." Read more

"...Every thread, and there are many, is neatly tied up leading to a satisfying ending. What an enjoyable read!" Read more

49 customers mention "Character development"49 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging characters in this mystery series, particularly appreciating the narrator's performance, with one customer noting how the characters are consistent throughout the books.

"...the earlier books, there is a multitude of other colorful and intriguing characters belonging to all levels of British society...." Read more

"...was a mystery that kept me interested and the way the characters investigated was believable. I will definitely read more of these." Read more

"...While this book stands alone, it’s a delight to catch up with all the characters we’ve learned to love...." Read more

"...Charlton is a very talented storyteller who used her gifts to great effect. This book is "clean" and appropriate for teens...." Read more

32 customers mention "Writing style"32 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, finding the prose easy to read and the descriptions lovely, with one customer noting the author's ability to write dialogue in accent.

"...I love the author writing style and I am already looking forward to book number 6." Read more

"...Ms. Charlton’s elegant writing style brings the pages to life, as does her ability to write dialogue in “accent” when applicable...." Read more

"...The mystery is extremely well crafted, complex enough to keep the reader guessing, and gripping. Superb...." Read more

"...My overall opinion is that the author is a good writer who is capable of telling a good story, but more thought and depth is needed for her tales to..." Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"18 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, finding it well-researched and excellent.

"...I love the added depth given to our familiar characters of Lavendar and Woods, as well as the continued looks at Magdalena and Read, and all of the..." Read more

"...Woods, their families, and all the suspects in this case are wonderfully well developed and the twists and turns of the plot are jaw dropping...." Read more

"...Superb. What makes the story extra special are the human interest touches; so many, so heartwarming, so human nature. And even animals and babies...." Read more

"...Both books arrived on time and were in great condition as described." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book amusing and fun to read, with one mentioning they laughed out loud while listening to the mystery.

"...Also, I found myself smiling and chuckling while listening to this mystery...a big plus in my book...." Read more

"...Lavender must not only who did it but why.. Great fun." Read more

"...There is an absolutely hilarious part in the book where Woods is cured of an eating problem! You have to read this book to see...." Read more

"...The characters are well formed, at times frightening and often amusing. The setting in the Viictorian London area added greatly to the atmosphere." Read more

9 customers mention "Love of detective books"9 positive0 negative

Customers love Detective Lavender and Constable Woods, with one customer particularly appreciating their banter.

"...I really love Detective Lavender and Constable Woods. Their relationship with each other is both charming and fascinating...." Read more

"...I also enjoy the humor and banter between Lavendar and Constable Woods. I highly recommend this book and the entire series." Read more

"I love Detective Lavendar and Woods. Historical anything is my preference. Mysteries with a little humor grab me and hold my attention...." Read more

"Book #5 doesn’t disappoint. I love the friendship between Detective Lavender and Constable Woods, they feed off of each other to solve their cases...." Read more

9 customers mention "Murder rate"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed feelings about the murder rate in the book.

"...We are faced with a murder, some strange behavior from a known character, interesting circumstances and countless unanswered questions that continue..." Read more

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"I enjoyed all five books. Murders, mayham, lies, decit, love story thrown in too. Great read. Sorry the series ended" Read more

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  • Klapaucjusz
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best mystery plot of the series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
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    It is difficult to explain why I like this series so much. Maybe it is because it always keeps me interested and lets me relax at the same time. Technically it is a light historical mystery/thriller taking place in 1812 England and describing the work of London police. I got very attached to the main characters and always look forward to reading more about them. And I love all bits of history interwoven into murder plots.

    The mystery plot in the current book is probably the best in the whole series. On the other site, the story does not include as many trinkets of curious historical information as earlier books. But this is fully compensated by the author’ note at the end.
    Not to spoil the main mystery but to wet a reader’ appetite I can just add that Constable Woods tries to lose some weight and Inspector Lavender is expecting a baby. All these (of course) while solving a very complicated murder case. Same as in the earlier books, there is a multitude of other colorful and intriguing characters belonging to all levels of British society.

    This is the 5-th book in the series but it can be read on its own. I love the author writing style and I am already looking forward to book number 6.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019
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    This is the first Lavender mystery I have read. I enjoyed it the characters were real. It was not a Holmes style that gets too cerebral. It was a mystery that kept me interested and the way the characters investigated was believable. I will definitely read more of these.
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  • Michael J. Anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe the best one yet?
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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    While I love this series, in my review of the fourth book I speculated that the odd numbered entries were better than the even numbered ones. And my 5-star review for this story continues the trend - in fact this might be my favorite Detective Lavendar book to date!

    We are faced with a murder, some strange behavior from a known character, interesting circumstances and countless unanswered questions that continue to spiral while the clerk Gray becomes increasingly annoyed at all of the wild goings on without a definitive hanging offense yet!

    I love the added depth given to our familiar characters of Lavendar and Woods, as well as the continued looks at Magdalena and Read, and all of the interesting tidbits into Regency London society. Continuity from earlier books also helps bolster much of what is happening.

    I am excited to read the final entry in the series - but also nervous because it is another even numbered entry!
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  • Denise A. Kantner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Exciting Visit with “Old Friends"
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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    After reading all five in the Detective Lavender series, there’s only one thing I know for sure -- Ms. Charlton had better be working on Book 6 or her adoring fans may rise up in revolt ( I would lead the charge). While this book stands alone, it’s a delight to catch up with all the characters we’ve learned to love. Stephen Lavender and his alter ego, Ned Woods, their families, and all the suspects in this case are wonderfully well developed and the twists and turns of the plot are jaw dropping. Ms. Charlton’s elegant writing style brings the pages to life, as does her ability to write dialogue in “accent” when applicable. Every thread, and there are many, is neatly tied up leading to a satisfying ending. What an enjoyable read!
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  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars The series gets better and better.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
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    Ms Charlton requested reviews if we like the book. I hope she wants reviews if we love the book because this is perfection. The mystery is extremely well crafted, complex enough to keep the reader guessing, and gripping. Superb. What makes the story extra special are the human interest touches; so many, so heartwarming, so human nature. And even animals and babies. Oh my. This just couldn't be better written than it is. Charlton is a very talented storyteller who used her gifts to great effect.

    This book is "clean" and appropriate for teens. But it is wonderfully appropriate for adults. Nothing fluffy or simplistic here. I suppose it works as a stand alone but why would anyone want to miss the series?
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  • R. Burley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good experience
    Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
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    Am very happy with my purchase. Both books arrived on time and were in great condition as described.
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  • Kimberly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Lavender and Woods mystery!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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    Another great story featuring some of my favorite male characters. I really love Detective Lavender and Constable Woods. Their relationship with each other is both charming and fascinating. I really enjoy the respect they have for each other's abilities and how much they obviously value their friendship and working relationships with each other. If you are lucky enough to have worked with someone where you were a great team, you will love these two gentlemen.

    The mystery was a good one, and I was definitely thrown off the scent of the murderer for a while. Well played! As with all of the authors books, the characters are interesting and well-drawn. The mystery is intelligent and interesting. Also, I found myself smiling and chuckling while listening to this mystery...a big plus in my book.

    Speaking of this being an audiobook, I adore the narrator for this series! I can envision Lavender and Woods just from his narration. Fantastic! He has to be one of the best I have ever heard for period mysteries. So many voices, and all distinct. Amazing!

    The only problem with this book is that there aren't any new ones for a while! I love this series so much. Auto-buy for me as soon a it comes out!
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  • JaquiP
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a delightful Regency Romp
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2020
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    Set in Regency London in 1812 and featuring Bow Street runner Stephen Lavender, his Constable, Ned Woods and crew, the book is a complete joy. I love the characters, the history, the warmth and humour, the dialogue and plotting. It's the fifth book in the series, but the second one I have read, joining in the series halfway along them. I love the books. This one is even more enjoyable than the first one I read, Plague Pits and River Bones which I bought because I was intrigued by the title. Still think it's a great title. I am falling just a little bit in love with tall, handsome and athletic Lavender. And the repartee between him and Ned Woods as they gallop around such a well described London of that time is pure magic. This is how a book should be written setting, plot and characters all meshing seamlessly together to make entertaining reading. Thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I am normally rubbish at sticking with a book series. I read the first one maybe a second one, but the thought of five, six or more by the same writer with the same characters makes me hesitate and ponder all the other books, recommendations and pile of to be reads and I don't. I will make an exception in this case because the writing is so good and the entertainment level so huge. In my teens I loved the books of Georgette Heyer and the Lavender series ... I've only just learned he is based on a real Bow Street Principal Officer - is a delightful so now updated version, but better. Loved the book.
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  • Brenda
    5.0 out of 5 stars A cracking good read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 24, 2024
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    Fast paced satisfying good read .
    Great characters with humour mixed in
    Mystery and problem solving in Regency England
    Love the series
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  • RSOL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exiting story
    Reviewed in Germany on December 21, 2023
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    Another thrilling story with Lavender and Wooden.
    Like the other books great to read.Enjoy the adventure them and their adventure
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good "cozy" mystery
    Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2021
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    This is the second book in a series by the same author which focuses on Inspector Lavender and his associates from Bow Street. The writer has crafted a good cozy mystery with lots of atmosphere.
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  • Jaja1
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good exciting read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 21, 2019
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    I enjoyed this one but not as much as the first book in the series. I like the characters and the way the story has developed and the writer keeps up the interest and page turning. The historical aspect it what makes it really interesting, before the days of fingerprints and chasing criminals on horseback None of the stories I have read so far are gory or too tense and that’s great for me.
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