Death Wears a Mask: A 1930s Amory Ames Mystery
Edgar Award-shortlisted author Ashley Weaver delivers the third installment in the Amory Ames mystery series, set in glamorous 1930s London. Death Wears a Mask combines classic detective fiction with period drama, featuring the sophisticated amateur sleuth Amory Ames and her reformed playboy husband, Milo.
The Investigation
After the dramatic events at the Brightwell Hotel, Amory Ames seeks a peaceful period at her London flat to reconnect with Milo. Her plans change when a family friend requests help investigating stolen jewelry taken during a dinner party. What begins as a straightforward theft case transforms into a murder investigation when a guest is killed at a lavish masked ball designed to trap the thief.
Series Continuity
This novel follows Murder at the Brightwell and A Most Novel Revenge, continuing the character development of Amory and Milo's relationship while presenting a standalone mystery. Readers familiar with Nick and Nora Charles will recognize the witty banter and partnership between the couple as they navigate both romantic entanglements and criminal intrigue.
About Ashley Weaver
Ashley Weaver serves as technical services coordinator at the Allen Parish Libraries in Oberlin, Louisiana. With library experience since age fourteen and an MLIS from Louisiana State University, Weaver brings authenticity to her historical mysteries. Her Edgar Award nomination demonstrates recognition from the mystery writing community for her contributions to the genre.
Format Details
Available in paperback format from Minotaur Books. This British mystery appeals to readers who appreciate traditional detective fiction, female sleuths, and historically accurate period settings. The 1930s London backdrop provides authentic atmosphere for the jewelry theft and murder investigation.
Also available in the Amory Ames mysteries: Murder at the Brightwell and A Most Novel Revenge
