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Mystery, romance, and an interesting look at the power of cult leaders-- "
Kirkus Reviews on
Of Hoaxes and Homicide"
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Told from multiple points of view, this historical mystery is firmly set in Victorian times and includes several plot twists-- "
Booklist on
Of Hoaxes and Homicide"
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Delightful . . . This is a solid cozy mystery: It has compelling settings, both in terms of locations and period and its characters are highly appealing. Highly recommended for cozy mystery fans!-- "
Mystery Tribune on
Of Hoaxes and Homicide"
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[A] gripping Victorian mystery . . . This series is among [Anastasia Hastings's] best-- "
Akron Beacon Journal on
Of Hoaxes and Homicide"
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Delightful . . . The book's thrilling denouement evokes the shocking revelations of Wilkie Collins, the social acuity of Jane Austen and the comic melodrama of Oscar Wilde-- "
The Wall Street Journal on
Of Manners and Murder"
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[A] witty series launch . . . Hastings imbues her endearing lead with sufficient depth to make the plot plausible.
Allison Montclair readers will be eager for the sequel-- "
Publishers Weekly on
Of Manners and Murder"
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A series of surprising revelations leads to a shocking conclusion. The first in a series steeped in Victorian mores offers a dashing heroine and an impressive pile of red herrings-- "
Kirkus Reviews on
Of Manners and Murder"
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Satisfying . . . includes tricky plot twists and a beautifully described Victorian setting-- "
Booklist on
Of Manners and Murder"
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An entertaining historical mystery-- "
Library Journal on
Of Manners and Murder"
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Captivating . . . Hastings never loses her footing while toggling between her large cast of characters, and fluidly intersperses comedic moments and game-changing twists. Readers will be ravenous for the next installment in the series-- "
Publishers Weekly Starred Review of
Of Hoaxes and Homicide"
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Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2026 (EAN 9781448320141, Hardcover)
Contributor Bio:Hastings, Anastasia
For Anastasia Hastings, there is nothing as intriguing as a fog-filled, gas-light street, the clip-clop of a horse pulling a hansom cab, and the possibility of murder and mystery around every corner!
She has been lucky enough to bring it all alive in the Dear Miss Hermione mystery series which follows the adventures of Violet Manville, Victorian England's most famous (and enigmatic) agony aunt. Book #1,
Of Manners and Murder, was a finalist for the 2024 Mary Higgins Clark Award presented by Mystery Writers of America, and
The Wall Street Journal said it "evokes the shocking revelations of Wilkie Collins, the social acuity of Jane Austen and the comic melodrama of Oscar Wilde." Book #2 of the series,
Of Hoaxes and Homicide, was called "captivating" by
Publishers Weekly.
Under a variety of names and throughout a career than spans more than 30 years, Anastasia has published 70 novels.
The Secrets of Bones, written as Kylie Logan, was recently made into a Hallmark Mystery movie.
Anastasia lives in Ohio with her husband and two dogs, an Airedale named Eliot Ness and his best friend (even if he doesn't know it yet), Tequila Elizabeth, a Russell Terrier. She enjoys various fiber arts including knitting and spinning, as well as exploring old cemeteries and in the summer, watching the hummingbirds while she contemplates her next murder.
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