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London, 1930. Lucy Hubbard is on the cusp of achieving her dreams. With her first mystery novel debuting with strong sales and glowing reviews, she's been invited by Horace Hazelmoor, the king of crime fiction, to join his elite group of writers—the Cloak and Dagger Club.
Thrilled at the opportunity, Lucy finds herself swept up into Horace's glamorous world at the Ritz hotel. She's even willing to put up with the inconvenient presence of her former fiancé, Frank Murray, the club's rising star who is on track to eclipse Horace as Britain's most popular crime writer.
But when Horace is found with a knife in his back, Frank is the police's prime suspect. Despite their complicated history, Lucy knows he's not capable of murder. With suspects galore and the danger rising, these two mystery writers must race to solve the crime—and fight their lingering feelings for each other—before the murderer strikes again.
The Cloak and Dagger Club is the debut novel of Jackie McMahon, and this historical cozy mystery, with a bit of romance thrown in, proves to be quite an enjoyable read. The Golden Age setting is charming, taking place in 1930s London. Lucy Hubbard is now a best-selling author with her very first book — perhaps this is why she’s been invited to join the Cloak and Dagger Club, a group of authors who critique one another’s work.
Having recently ended her engagement to fellow club member Frank Murray, a little professional jealousy comes through. Frank looks as if he just might become Britain’s most popular crime writer. However, the club’s organizer, Horace Hazelmoor, Frank’s nemesis, is found murdered. With a very limited pool of just six suspects, who among them not only wanted Horace dead, but actually went through with it?
With Frank at the top of the suspect list, Lucy is certain of his innocence, so the two pair up hoping to solve the murder. Meanwhile, given their history, it soon becomes clear that their feelings for one another haven’t gone away.
This first book in a new series shows wonderful promise. Easily comparable to the style of Agatha Christie, Jackie McMahon brings the mystery while adding in humor and romance. A good modern-day comparison would be the delightful Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn. So prepare to be entertained, and join the other readers already waiting in queue for the next installment.
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