It was 1925 when Chicago newspaper reporter, Abigail Dixon, descended on Paris. The sister newspaper to her uncle's in Chicago had offered her a job, and she was champing at the bit to begin. The editor told Abby she could report on Paris fashions, which wasn't what she had hoped for. But she would make a start with an interview of a famous designer. As Abby entered the famous atelier on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, she had no idea her life was about to change. But finding her estranged step mother's body in a fitting room would do that; having Inspector Henri Deschamps of the local police looking at her as a suspect, did the rest...

Abby was desperate to prove her innocence, and to do that, she had to find the killer. But danger was all around her, and while she became "the story" in Paris, instead of the reporter, she had to use it to her advantage. Could she oust a killer? And would she discover a motive?

Murder at the Paris Fashion House is the first in the Abigale Dixon Mysteries by Nancy Warren and I enjoyed it very much. Abby was a strong although impulsive character, who soon had a bevy of friends around her, including the debonair Freddy and her room mate, Vivien. An enjoyable historical cosy which I have no hesitation in recommending.

With thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! Thank you to the author for this wonderful book.
I wish you could give .5 stars as well. I definitely give this a 3.5 for me!

This book gives Emily in Paris in the 1920s but with a murder mystery that hits close to home for Abby (main character). Abby is the perfect suspect for the murder due to the family connection and dislike, but it’s obvious she didn’t do it. I enjoyed the character developments, the relationship bonds, historical events and relevance, hardships of being a woman at the time, fashion insights, and so much more. The seance was a cool touch too! I was getting confused with the different character names, so that is the reason for my .5 instead of full 4 stars. It made it hard to follow towards the end with who is who.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is into the 1920s fashion and style but wants a murder mystery twist to it! It’s different in a good way and worth the read.

Happy Reading!

This was a fun new entry in the historical mystery genre. Here we have an American aspiring journalist in post-WWI Paris. Abigail Dixon is sent to do a typical women’s fluff story about a couture designer. The twist is that she encounters her evil stepmother murdered in a dressing room. While dodging allegations that she’s the murder, she works with a diverse group of friends to find the real murderer.

The mystery delves back into the history of the War while Abigail encounters famous figures who were in 1920s Paris. I didn’t guess the murderer until there was a rather convenient ending with a helpful confession. I would have liked a less gimmicky ending, but I still enjoyed the book and am looking forward to future entries in what I hope will be a series.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

I'm so happy this is the first in a series. I quickly fell in love with the characters in this book. I read it in a day. Great job.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an advanced copy of this book!

The start of this book captivated me but after the main action happened the pacing of the plot dragged until the end. I enjoyed the 1920’s mystery aspect but I found myself feeling bored while reading.

Overall a fun quick read but maybe not something to pick up if you’re in a slump and trying to get back into reading.

In Murder at the Paris Fashion House, Nancy Warren masterfully transports readers to the glitz and glamour of 1920s Paris, where jazz music floats through the air, champagne flows freely, and fashion is at its most daring and divine. The novel follows Abigail Dixon, a tenacious Chicago news reporter who, while seeking her big break, finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery that could easily be her undoing.

I loved the setting and seeing behind the scenes at a Paris fashion house. A compelling mix of murder, mystery, and haute couture, making it a must-read for those who love their historical mysteries with a good dose of style and suspense.

This is the first book in a series about plucky journalist Abigail Dixon, and a new-to-me author.

Given it's the first in the series, there was a great deal of 'introduction' to the main characters. This slowed the story down quite a bit, but things picked up about half-way through, and the story became quite entertaining. I enjoyed Abby's hunt for her step-mother's killer - and to clear her own name - and the various regulars that I am sure will show up in future stories.

The ending was a nice surprise, and I look forward to reading more.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Nancy Warren for an advanced reader copy of "Murder at the Paris Fashion House"

A delightful murder mystery set in the city of lights. WIth Paris as the backdrop, our quippy narrator, and a hard to solve mystery we were guaranteed to be entertained from start to finish. While the story did start slow, we are quickly sucked in to the "who done it" plot. The addition of well known historical figures, adds to the delight and glamour of the story and puts you right back in the 1920's.

My rating is based on the slower pace of the book, I did wish the plot had a little more excitement, but overall I was thoroughly entertained.

I was not disappointed by this first book in a new series.

Abigail Dixon, an American journalist moves to Paris to get away from some family troubles. But within days finds herself as the prime suspect in the murder of another American.

Abby takes it upon herself to figure out "whodunit" and meets some famous names along the way.

Abby is such a great character. I found myself cheering her on in her quest for justice. She was also not afraid of change. Over the course of the book she is a caterpillar who becomes a butterfly.

I'm a sucker for a good historical cozy mystery a d this one definitely did not disappoint.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Nancy Warren for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder at the Paris Fashion House coming out May 8, 2024. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This was a really fun book in a fun setting! I love cozy historical mysteries, so this was definitely up my alley! The 1920s were a time of discovery and lavishness. It was a roaring good time! I thought Abigail was a strong character who worked hard to go after her story. I enjoyed the world of fashion and Coco Chanel. The victim being related to Abigail was an interesting choice. I really enjoyed how it all played out. I loved this book! I definitely would check out other books by this author.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys 1920s murder mysteries!

Thank you NetGalley for the book in return for an honest review.

2.5☆ and im being nice.
The book has so much potential but the execution was painful. I really dont like how the main character was written as she is the strong woman she is and successful, but when the murder happen she loses hope and gives up without even being charged with anything. I also dont like how the book jumps from a scene to another, its hard to engage with it also i could not for the life of me imagine anything in the book. It felt like i was reading an essay. If it was executed differently it could have been easily a 4 or 5 ☆

this was such a cozy read! set in the 1920s era during one of the world’s most rebellious fashion revolutions, murder at the paris fashion house takes you through the glamorous streets of paris while following a young american reporter, fresh to the city and ready to make her mark on the news industry…despite the looming threat of the guillotine for a crime she did not commit

i loved how abigail was so clearly depicted as a feminist but didn’t turn her nose up to conforming to a more feminine image. oftentimes, heroines in literature seem to compromise their femininity to prove the legitimacy of their feminism (which is necessary sometimes but it doesn’t always fit every character) so i appreciated meeting a heroine who was smart but could confidently turn every head in a room full of socialites. quite literally, slay 👏🏻

aside from some slower pacing towards the middle, this who dunnit mystery definitely had me entertained & guessing until the very end! i do wish some of the “suspects” had been developed slightly more to add more shock factor upon the big reveal and perhaps given readers more involvement in attempting to solve it.

i’m excited to see what else abigail dixon has in store for her future in paris!

thanks so much to storm publishing & netgalley for a digital copy in exchange for my honest thoughts!

I received a copy of this title from the publisher; all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Murder at the Paris Fashion House is the first title to feature Abigail Dixon, an American journalist from Chicago who moves to Paris to follow her dreams. Her father was friends with the publisher prior to his death, and Abigail still has complicated feelings toward her deceased father; he left her mother to marry the young woman who seduced him. Despite her interest in telling real stories, she agrees to write fashion stories to send back to Chicago. While visiting the fashion house of Paul Joubert, a well-known courturier, she stumbles across a murder and even more shocking, the victim is her former stepmother. Abby finds herself the prime suspect given her animosity toward the victim and sets out to clear her name. She needs to move amongst high society and convinces Paul Joubert to lend her some clothes, but to her surprise, she actually becomes his muse. The mystery is nicely done and kept my attention. I also enjoyed the supporting characters and the set up for future titles.

I really enjoyed this start to a new series! To be fair, it would be hard to mess up a story set in Paris fashion house in one of the most glamorous decades ever, but this exceeds even those high expectations. As someone who is new to Paris, Abigail acts as the stand-in for the reader as she tours Paris and speaks to some of the famous denizens of that city in the 1920s. (I was reminded of David McCullough's non-fiction book The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, where he enumerates all the famous people who found themselves in Paris.) As Abigail finds her place in Paris, I can see that many wonderful adventures (and dead bodies) are in store for her. Fresh, interesting and novel!

In Murder at the Paris Fashion House Abigail has just arrived in Paris to start life over as a serious reporter, instead she finds herself writing fashion articles. On her first interview, she finds herself embroiled in murder.
I found myself reading the story through to the end without realizing it. The characters are realistic and draws you into another time and place. The story keeps you guessing until the end as to who the murderer is. Just when you think you have it solved, something else happens and changes your mind.
If you like cozy mysteries and want to escape reality for a while, give this one a try.

Are you a fan of Agatha Christie whodunnits? Love the roaring twenties? Well I have the book for you. Murder at the Paris Fashion House is Nancy Warren's newest series, and I don't say this lightly when I say it felt like taking a step in one of Agatha Christie's novels.

Abigail Dixon has fled Chicago to Paris. She's looking to start over, and report the hard news at her new job at the Chicago International Post. However, Abigail soon learns that she'll be writing for the women's pages, not reporting on the latest issues to affecting women in Paris. Her first job is at a Paris fashion house, and things go downhill fast when Abigail stumbles on the body of her evil step-mother. With the police determined to pin the crime on Abigail she must solve the murder before she ends up facing the guillotine.

Last year I discovered Nancy Warren's books on the recommendation of a friend. I quickly devoured the Vampire Knitting Club Mysteries, the Vampire Book Club Mysteries, the Great Witches Baking Show and the Village Flower Shop Mysteries. They are all the epitome of the perfect cozy mystery, charming town, interesting characters and of course... a mystery to solve! With nothing else available to read, I felt incredibly bereft. [Okay that's not strictly true, I had other books to read!] However, lo and behold a new mystery series landed on my lap in the form of Abigail Dixon. While I love Agatha Christie's mysteries, I generally am not a big fan of historical mysteries, but I thought I would give it a go since it was a Nancy Warren mystery.... and guess what? It's amazing! Like Agatha Christie Amazing!

I instantly adored Abigail and her roommate Vivian. Abigail is a plucky young reporter, who is in trouble, and everyone in the fashion elite is determined to help her clear her name. A good job that she has a growing list of friends, because this mystery was a difficult one to solve. Even with Abigail searching high and low for clues!!

With a fast paced mystery, a "plucky" heroine, and even real-life characters Murder at the Paris Fashion House is a strong first in a new series. If you enjoy books set in the 1920s I highly recommend that you add this book to your Spring reading list. Just love a darn good mystery? Yep this one is for you too!

Disclosure: I received a copy of Murder at the Paris Fashion House from the publisher in exchange for a review.

I liked that this story was set in 1925 Paris and I liked that it mentioned well known people, Coco Chanel for example. it took a while to get into but then it moved at a good pace and I quite enjoyed it, I would read another by this author x

Set in the 1920s this brings to life the fashion scene in Paris at the time, and adds a nice touch when Abigail meets up with a famous author living there at the time. She’s fled the USA after an incident there, and wants to be a hard nosed reporter who gets in depth action not just doing the fluff pieces. When she goes on her first assignment, she finds the body of her stepmother, and is the obvious suspect. After receiving some good advice from the famous figure, she sets about trying to prove her jnnocence. This is an easy book to read, although more cozy mystery than most mystery thrillers. I liked Abigail but loved her room mate, who could almost have a series of her own. One particular scene stretched the credibility of the book, however, it worked surprisingly well. As a first book for the a new series this is a good start. 3 1/2 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you Storm Publishing and Netgalley for this arc, this is my honest opinion and review.

Abby Dixon is a 1920s journalist from Chicago. She fled to Paris to try and get a fresh start. On her first assignment she runs into her step mother of all people, only to then find her dead body. Abby is suspect number 1 in the eyes of the police, but she didn't do it. Can she solve her step mother's murder and clear her name?

It started off a bit slow paced and read a bit like it was the second book of the series not the first. Over all I enjoyed it. Going back to the 1920s is fun, and even more so when Abby meets great well renowned authors who have yet to become known. I honestly didn't guess who the murderer was while reading, that always makes it more enjoyable. However I didn't feel like they really gave a ton of clues in the story as it was so much more about Abby and her becoming a muse for a designer.

All in all though it was a fun read.

Journalist Abigail escapes Chicago for the fashion scene of 1925 Paris. However, when she finds her estranged stepmother murdered, Abigail becomes the prime suspect. She must now navigate a new city, rely on her limited French, and form new connections to uncover the killer.

This is a fun mystery with quirky, likable characters and strong personal connections. The book has a glamorous feel and immerses the reader in the setting. The plot is well-paced and compelling, although I felt like the ending should have been foreshadowed more. Still, I look forward to the next book in the series.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.