Praise for The Hanover Square Affair
RT Bookclub, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick -- With her vivid depiction of the era, Gardner brings her novel to life.
In the tradition of Anne Perry, Ms. Gardner's debut delivers an emotional and compelling historical mystery. The tale is rich in detail and filled with a maze of beguiling, complex characters -- Old Book Barn Gazette
Ashley Gardner’s debut novel compares favorably with writers who have made the best seller lists. -- Blether Book Reviews
The Hanover Square Affair is an intricate web of mysteries which Gardner skillfully combines with the personality of the protagonist—a man who is plagued with melancholia and self-doubt, yet who harbors a burning conviction that honor is his most precious possession. -- The New Mystery Reader
This is an excellent book for fans of Anne Perry and readers who like their romance dark and enthralling. -- Rakehell
A rich blend of intricately woven characters . . . brighten up the pages of what turned out to be a very interesting book, as well as an entertaining and vivid history lesson. -- Round Table Reviews
Captain Lacey is very well-presented, a man of great complexity . . . This is to be the first in a series, and I happily anticipate the next. Recommended. -- Reviewing the Evidence
While there is a lot for historical mystery fans to enjoy, the strong characters and the search to find Jane Thornton will intrigue even those who prefer mysteries set in contemporary times. -- The Mystery Reader
Ashley Gardner's historical mystery series is a winner. -- Ransom Notes (Barnes and Noble)
Praise for A Regimental Murder
Lacey is a thoroughly likeable character . . . Readers will eagerly anticipate the next installment. -- RT BookRviews
Gardner evokes the Regency setting perfectly in these books and Lacey is the sort of honorable hero, willing to risk everything for truth, that we can cheer for. --Mystery Lovers Reviews
A Regimental Murder is an exciting, read- it-in-one-sitting novel, thoroughly enjoyable with genuine edge-of-the-seat suspense. --Round Table Reviews
Praise for The Glass House
Ms. Gardner's unfolding tale continues to explore the many facets of Gabriel Lacey. A poor and lonely man, Gabriel fights cynicism and melancholy. He's surrounded by fascinating and well-drawn characters. Life is not easy in Lacey's circle, but it's never boring. The Glass House is the third Lacey novel and the series continues with an excellent storyline. Several lingering questions are unanswered, making the wait . . . for The Sudbury School Murders more difficult. --Suan Wilson - The Best Reviews
Author Ashley Gardner continues her series of mysteries set in Regency England with The Glass House, and in this latest entry she offers up a quickly-paced read with engaging characters and a multi-layered plot sure to satisfy her fans.
In Captain Gabriel Lacey, Gardner has created an intriguing protagonist who clearly strives to assuage his physical and emotional hurts through crime solving, an unusual approach that works well as a driving force for the character . . .
Gardner succeeds equally well with her mystery, devising an intricate puzzle that subverts the classic love triangle in a novel way. The story twists and turns throughout, offering up a wide range of motives and suspects, but the ultimate resolution is well-thought and tidy with no aggravating loose strings left behind. Ultimately, The Glass House should prove a worthwhile read for fans of historical fiction and clever storytelling. --Jessica Plonka - The Mystery Reader
Newcomers and fans alike will quickly become enamored of Captain Lacey, an honorable man faced with limited means after his noble ancestors squandered their money and he retired from military service with injuries.
The mystery is compelling, and the author has added a touch of romance, as Lady Breckenridge hints at her attraction to Lacey . . . --Sheri Melnick - RT BookReviews
If you were a fan of Kate Ross, then this is another series of Regency whodunits . . . The Glass House stresses the half-lives of those born to be gentlefolk but without means or the prospect of lucrative work. It exposes the seamy underbelly of London, where vice and abject poverty are side by side with wealth and fashion. Told in Gabriel's own words, this is a compelling tale that mixes social commentary with detection. It offers a fairly small cast of well defined characters who are shown warts and all. --Rachel A Hyde - MyShelf.com
Praise for The Sudbury School Murders
Winner: RTBookReviews Reviewer's Choice Award for Best Historical Mystery
The fourth Gabriel Lacey mystery is another compelling entry in this outstanding series. -- Fresh Fiction
The mystery of the groom's murder is as intriguing as Gardner's bird's-eye view of the prejudicial 19th-century English justice system. This page-turning historical is thoroughly enjoyable. -- RT BookReviews
Praise for A Body in Berkeley Square
Lacey is the perfect Regency protagonist--a gentleman with a kind heart and a keen sense of intelligence. The mystery is carefully wrought, and the characters are well developed, each with a distinctive personality. With each installment, Gardner reveals more secrets about the pasts of the
main characters. -- Sheri Melnick, RT BookReviews
Ashley Gardner develops characters from all walks of Regency life, which enhances her plot and adds depth and substance to the tale. -- Suan Wilson, Fresh Fiction
This series is required reading for fans of mystery looking for a little bit of history. -- Deborah Hern, Romance Readers' Connection
He is an irresistible character in another engaging tale, so it’s no wonder this is an ongoing series. A Body in Berkeley Square is an excellent historical mystery that I highly recommend. --Sandra Brill, Romance Reviews Today
Praise for A Covent Garden Mystery
This is a superbly told and involved story. -- Barbara Buher, MyShelf
The author writes, as always, with a real sense of the time and place, seamlessly weaving period details into the engrossing narrative. . . . Fans of historical mysteries won’t want to miss this one. -- Deborah Hern, CA Reviews
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Rakehell Reviews
Ms. Gardner has crafted an excellent mystery to add to her continuing series of Captain Lacey. -- Leanne Davis, Rakehell Reviews
Realistically set in the sometimes unseemly environs of 19th-century London, the suspense is at an all-time high in this swiftly paced installment. -- Sherri Melnick, RT BookReviews 4.5 stars
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