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Daring Duplicity

Adventures of a Lesbian Victorian Detective (The Wellington Mysteries, Book 1)

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Daring Duplicity

By: Edale Lane
Narrated by: Jennifer Lewis
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Solving mysteries is her business. Finding love is her dream. Will combining the two get her killed?

Daring Duplicity: Adventures of a Lesbian Victorian Detective (The Wellington Mysteries, Book 1) is a collection of five sequential novellas, each encompassing its own exciting mystery while furthering the story of Stetson’s life in London.

Victorian Era England. Stetson revels in being unconventional. So when society shies away from her independent nature, the bold woman creates an imaginary boss and opens her own detective agency. And her keen observational skills, convincing disguises, and Holmesian methods quickly bring in a string of tough-to-crack cases.

Struggling to squeeze a personal life in around a series of hazardous investigations, Stetson worries she'll never find a woman of like-passions. But with her heart set on true love despite the risk, she carries on hunting for the perfect relationship.

Will her clever escapades lead to death, or delight?

If you enjoy crime dramas, Victorian era fiction, or a sweet lesbian romance, then you’ll love award-winning author Edale Lane’s Daring Duplicity. Order yours today!

©2022 Melodie Romeo (P)2022 Melodie Romeo Historical Mystery Romance Fiction England Exciting Heartfelt Detective

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I was gifted book 3 in this series and decided to buy the first two so I could listen to them in order. I'm so glad I did! A really fun set of several novellas in each book following lesbian Stetson Goody, the crime-busting main character, who, whilst appearing to the public as the female assistant who takes bookings and runs the detective agency for the secretly non-existent Mr Xavier Wellington, shielding him from the public and his customers, IS actually the mysterious detective herself, and solves many crimes not only in the undercover role of the male detective but as other male characters too. Throw in a bit of Victorian lesbian romance and you've got a very enjoyable set of books.

Great set of stories.

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This book was a little reminiscent of The Betty Church Mystery books and The Gower Street Detectives due to the unusual characters and types of crimes. I really enjoy these cosy crimes and hope that Audible will bring us Volume 2 soon.

More please

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Well this story is on the lines of a Sherlock Holmes’s book but with a big difference very well written and narrated

Brilliant

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I liked these stories a lot. Stetson is a lesbian detective in Victorian London who takes the guise of a man to solve cases. Part mystery part romance. Well written with great characters. I had a few minor gripes, written by an American they get some of.the terminology wrong British Bobbies had truncheons not Night sticks, we call it Music Hall not Burlesque and our Sheriffs are different from American ones. Apart from this these are a good read that keep you entertaining Jennifer Lewis does a good job with the narration although her accents sometime slip. I received a complimentary copy of the audio from the author and am leaving a honest voluntary review.

Entertaining period mystery

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Very, very clever!

Fans of Sherlock Holmes are sure to enjoy Edale Lane's Wellington Mysteries series. Daring Duplicity includes the first five novellas centered around Stetson Goody, a Victorian Era private investagor.

The intriguing aspects about Stetson? She's a woman, excelling at a trade which takes cunning, smarts, and courage - during a time when most women are living under the thumbs of the men in their lives. AND she's queer to boot!

I love a powerful heroine, and Ms. Goody is easy to admire. She does what she must to succeed in her career, and with a combination of brains and brawn, outsmarts the baddies at every turn.

Edale Lane writes a mighty fine mystery and paints a colorful picture of life in Victorian England. Plus, I enjoyed the way her love life evolves over the course of the five novellas. Brava!

The entire audiobook is beautifully narrated by Jennifer Lewis. It's clear how much fun Ms. Lewis is having portraying Stetson Goody, and her lively performance is most enjoyable.

Very Clever! Lovely Performance by Jennifer Lewis

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This is a collection of short mysteries with a lesbian feminist twist, which may be just the ticket for fans of queer fiction seeking to try the mystery genre. What sets the lead apart is her refreshing compassion and insight into the emotions of her clients, something that plays well in tandem with the cases presented to her. I can't help but feel this would make a particularly delightful TV series, and Stetson's collection of disguises and gadgets were a very fun addition. A special mention must be made regarding the excellent narration, which brought to life the variety of characters throughout the story, and was a pleasure to listen to from start to finish!

A great entry point for queer romance enthusiasts

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I received a code to listen to this for free in return for an honest review, and I am so glad I did.
This is an easy and engaging listen. A number of shorter stories with the enigmatic lesbian detective in Victorian London.
The narration is so spot on, she really draws you in and the different voices and accents for characters flow perfectly, unlike some audios I have listened to that pull you right out of the story.
I found myself smiling, giggling and outright laughing at various points. And as a woman who also loves women, the appreciative comments throughout were brilliant and not at all gratuitous.
Initially intended to listen to an hour or so but I was so enjoying the stories I listened to it all.
I will listen again when I'm after something light and feelgood. Yes there are murders, but somehow it's still feel good.
Looking forward to the next in the series. As long as it's the same narrator.

Endearingly fun and sweet

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What a fantastic storyline! Delivered in bite sized crimes as the main story flows beautifully. A thrilling listen that had a wonderful victorian charm that just flowed effortlessly and was a joy to listen to. Fantastic narration that brought all the characters alive. A lady detective who is amazing and thrilling and just pure fun. ❤️

Move over Sherlock Holmes, Stetson is here!

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Overall, there was too much tell and almost no show (the characters' long, blatantly explanatory thoughts really got on my nerves). The mysteries were excessively simple and there were no actual obstacles, no tension, no difficulty - solutions and clues just dropped into Stetson's lap.

A big old "meh" from me. I think Edale Lane's writing style isn't for me. I'd definitely listen to the narrator again though.

Great narration, boring story

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