Kitty and Matt take her grandmother to Paris to reconnect with an old friend. Eliza’s son is romantically involved with Simone, a model, and his mother does not approve. Kitty and her family go to a fashion house to enjoy a show but afterwards Simone is found stabbed to death...
Murder in Paris is the 21st book in the Kitty Underhay (now Mrs Bryant) series of historical cosy murder mysteries. There are no spoilers about earlier cases but Matt is dealing with an issue from previous books.
Once again Kitty and Matt are embroiled in a murder investigation. Their relaxing family trip to Paris is shattered by the murder of a model and suspicion falls upon her godmother's son. The police uncover other secrets and another arrest is made who then commissions Kitty and Matt to clear his name.
There are lots of suspects and motives to be explored and ruled out. Despite being set in France, there is little French as many of the characters are English. I enjoyed the descriptions of the places and food which fully set the scene and underpin the plot. There is also an ongoing plotline for Matt about a missing man he knew in the trenches. I really liked the care and consideration Kitty and Matt show to Grams over the course of the book.
Murder in Paris is an enjoyable murder mystery.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Helena Dixon for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Murder in Paris coming out August 26, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’m obsessed with this series! The time period is really fun. It reminds me a lot of Agatha Christie novels. I think Kitty and Matt are a dynamic duo and I love the way they support each other. Paris is the setting for a lot of books, but I enjoyed it. I would definitely read more books in this series!

Kitty Underhay’s French adventure turns deadly in Helena Dixon’s gripping new page-turner, Murder in Paris.

Kitty is in Paris with her gorgeous husband Matt enjoying the sights, eating croissants and taking in all the gorgeous scenery the French capital has to offer when things turn sour when she stumbles upon the dead body of Simone Belliste, a beautiful young woman who had been murdered in broad daylight. With the only clue being a pair of scissors left at the scene, Kitty and Matt cannot help but wonder who might the killer be and when one of the suspects turns out to the be the son of one of Kitty’s grandmother’s old friends, the redoubtable detective duo vow to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Simone is a woman with plenty of skeletons in her closet and her fair share of enemies, who all had a motive for wanting her dead. Could one of her many friends be the killer? Her jealous sister? Or the mysterious Englishman who had been wooing her? When Simone’s sister Nathalie is attacked at her home after a break-in where several precious items had been stolen, Kitty and Matt begin to untangle a twisted web of secrets involving the two sisters. But might their involvement in this case put them in direct line of fire?

With a murderer in their midst, can Kitty and Matt find out whodunnit before it’s too late? Or will this Parisian sojourn be their last?

Full of vivid scenes of Parisian life in the 1930s, red herrings, twists and turns and nail-biting suspense that will keep readers gleefully turning the pages late into the night, Murder in Paris is the latest irresistible mystery by Helena Dixon and it’s an absolute corker! Kitty and Matt are once again on the case in this exciting and unpredictable page-turner which is an absolute struggle to put down.

Fun, entertaining and hugely enjoyable, mystery fans will not want to miss the latest Kitty Underhay adventure by Helena Dixon, Murder in Paris.

Another great read in this addictive series. As a bonus we are in Paris this time which keeps things fresh and is a nice change but the story is as clever as ever and I enjoyed it very much. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

When her grandmother wants to visit Paris and Kitty’s godmother, too,
Matt and Kitty agree to go along with a holiday in view.
However, a treat to a private fashion show
Proves to be their return to a murder mystery, you know!

The victim was the girlfriend of Kitty’s godmother’s son
A model they were due to meet when the show had done.
The killer must have been at the show, too,
So Kitty and Matt can’t help looking for every clue.

Another fascinating case with twists galore
As Kitty and Matt seek evidence that police can’t ignore.
There are red herrings, surprises and sightseeing, too,
As this intrepid duo seek every vital clue.

A thoroughly enjoyable historical murder mystery, a great read
I hope it proves to be the next book that you need.
For my copy of this book I say thank you
As I share with you this my honest review.

Kitty and Matt run the Torbay Private Investigative Services and despite a busy workload they are persuaded to accompany Kitty’s elderly aunt on a holiday to Paris. The setting is June 1937 and the sites and tastes of Paris in the summer are described in delightful detail.

One of their holiday treats was to attend a couture show at an exclusive fashion house where Kitty and her aunt are mesmerised by the designs. However, disaster is never far from this sleuthing couple and after the show the top model is discovered stabbed to death.

All the characters are nicely developed and the story has good pace. As well as the murder to solve there are other mysteries and sub plots woven into the story.

Overall, an enjoyable quick with great characters and setting.

You can't take Matt and Kitty anywhere without a dead body turning up! Kitty's grandmother is invited to Paris by an old friend, and she asks Kitty and Matt to join her. Her grandmother always wanted to attend a dress show at a fashion house. It is all she dreamed of except for the murder of one of the models, who also happens to be her friend's son's girlfriend. In between pastries and sightseeing, Matt and Kitty are pulled into the investigation as various people involved want their names cleared.

Murder in Paris is book 21 in the Kitty Underhay series, but you don't need to have read the previous books to enjoy this one. Since it takes place away from home, it is probably one of the easiest books in the series to drop into, as you don't have to worry about a bunch of characters that series fans already know.

While there is an overarching mystery that Matt and Kitty have been investigating for a few books that is brought up in this book, it is very much on the back burner as they tour Paris. Usually, aside from the overarching mystery, all the plotlines are tied up in a book. However, there was a plot thread introduced towards the end, and then it was never mentioned again. I want to know what happened, and perhaps the characters will make another appearance in a later book. With the grandmother's friend moving to England, we may at least get an update on the situation second-hand as she brings news back with her.

Overall, this is an entertaining story. It's light and fluffy with great characters.

My review is published at Girl Who Reads - https://www.girl-who-reads.com/2025/08/murder-in-paris-by-helana-dixon-review.html

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

Her grandmother asks Kitty and Matt to accompany her to France for a week so that she may finish convalescing and meet her best friend and Kitty's godmother's son's fiancee. She is a gorgeous model, and in honor of Kitty's grandmother's visit, a small fashion show is being put on. This is a mouthful.

It's one week. What could possibly go wrong for Matt and Kitty?

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Review for 'Murder In Paris' by Helena Dixon.

THIS IS HELENA'S TWENTY FIRST BOOK AND YET IT IS JUST AS AMAZING AS EVERY ONE I HAVE READ BEFORE IT!!! WELL DONE, HELENA DIXON, 21 BOOKS AND STILL GOING STRONG!! ABSOLUTELY BLOOMING AMAZING!!

This book was very well written and as always the fact that Helena has done her research is clearly evidenced in the storyline so a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to Helena!!! There is not much worse than an author who has not researched much or at all about his chosen topic which means the book is unnecessarily littered with mistakes which can ruin a storyline!! However, Helena has completely avoided this by doing her research on the era she has set this amazing series in. This is the twenty first book in Helena's 'A Miss Underhay Mystery' series it can be read as a standalone as can the rest of the books in this series.

Yet another hugely successful addition in this fantastic series by the very talented Helena!! I have read many, in fact almost all, of the books in this amazing series and have loved each and every one. The fact that Helena manages to come up with a unique storyline for each of her twenty one books in this series really does show what an incredibly talented author she is, I could not even come up with one story plot let alone this many individual and unique ones so well done yet again Helena!! I am not usually a fan of reading books out of order but if you have never read any of Helena's books before there is nothing to fear!! You can start with this one and the silver lining of reading books out of order is that after you have finished this book (and got addicted which I can guarantee you will!) you can go back to read the previous books in the series while you are impatiently waiting for the next book to be released!!! Speaking of which, the next book in this series is called 'Murder at Midwinter Farm' and you can preorder it now ready for its release date on the 24th November which cannot come soon enough! Not only do each of the books in this fabulous series have unique storylines but each and every one are just as gripping, addictive and successful as the last!! The storyline was extremely interesting and very fast paced. Helena completely emerges the reader into the storyline and as always her vivid and evocative writing skills brings the atmosphere, sights sounds and characters to life ensuring the reader is completely sucked into the storyline seeing and feeling everything the characters are. I really enjoy the fact that this series is set in the past and the storyline really suited that. It really is a nice, easy to read and fun cosy mystery that will keep you guessing throughout. I wont say anything about the storyline itself as the synopsis does a perfect job of that so if you want to know more you will just have to grab your copy of this absolutely brilliant page turner to find out for yourselves and I promise that you will not regret it!! With a storyline ram packed with crime, history, love, murder, family, romance, the stunning setting of Paris, twists and everything you can ask for and more in a cosy crime what on Earth are you waiting for? This book truly is an absolutely fantastic addition to this amazing series with yet another brilliant location that Helena transports the reader too!! I have loved going traveling with Kitty and Matt from their hometown in Dartmouth to Yorkshire, The Highlands to France, Cornwall and now Paris!! Even the murder settings are varied and the storylines have included investigating murders in a country house to a boat, on a train to at a wedding, at a beauty pageant to a fair, in a castle to an Island!! Helena comes up with somewhere different each and every time and I cannot wait to travel with Kitty and Matt's on their next adventure!!! At no point did I suspect who was doing what or why so a huge well done there Helena!!! That cliff hanger at the end I would have never seen coming and my jaw literally dropped to the floor!! I have read many a mystery and find that I am working out the killer/perp quicker every time and there's nothing worse than working out who did what when your need even half way through a book. Not only is this quite a suspense and action filled mystery but there was just the right amount of quirkiness, laughter and romance to give it a nice mix!!! It is one of those books that once I started it I just could not put it down and devoured it in several hours, flying through each and every chapter!! A fun, addictive, unputdownable cosy crime mystery. Helena's brilliant evocative and emotive descriptions and writing skills really do bring the characters, atmosphere and locations to life and I felt as if I was walking around seeing and feeling the Paris surroundings myself. Helena's stunning evocative writing skills ensures the readers are absolutely sucked into the stunning storyline with the atmosphere and characters coming to life all around them. I was so absorbed in the storyline that on the rare occasion that I actually did look up it took me a few moments to realise where and when I actually was!! I was devastated to come to the end and leave Paris for rainy and gloomy Wales. As always with Helena's books there never is any point telling myself I will read a few chapters and then get some work done as I never manage to and this book is no exception!! I ended up devouring it in one sitting of several hours and was absolutely hooked throughout! This is a fantastic series and if you have never read any of Helena's previous books then you are definitely missing out. I, personally, would like to add that I think each storyline has got better and better which is a very rare thing for a series.

Although this is the twenty first book in Helena's 'A Miss Underhay Mystery' series I would have had absolutely no problems reading it without any of the others. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.

I have really become invested in all of these amazing characters since the first book I read in this fantastic series and I really enjoy meeting Kitty and her fantastic and quirky personality each and every time!!! In fact all of the characters have their own individual personalities which worked really well with each other. They have all become like a family to me and I always hate saying goodbye to them at the end of the book. It has been lovely seeing them all grow, develop and mature since I have started reading this series. The relationship is between Kitty and Matt which has been an honour to see grow from friends to partners and finally husband and wife!! They are all like friends to me and as always I am looking forward to meeting them all again in the next 'episode' of Mrs Bryant's adventures which I'm sure will be just as exciting as this one!! A fantastic group of characters for yet another fantastic addition to an addictive series!!! Here's to meeting them all again in the next book 🥂!!!

Well done Helena on yet another fantastic success and here's to the next addition to an addictive page turning series 🥂!!!

Overall a perfect mix of mystery, crime, romance, laughter and quirkiness which kept me turning the pages late at night!!

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Kitty and Matt are back with number 21 and they brought her grandmother too. I really enjoy this series. Its fun to get lost in time and place with this series.

June 1937. Mrs Treadwell on receiving an invitation to visit Paris arrives with her granddaughter Kitty and her husband Captain Matthew Bryant. On a visit to a showing at the House of Dido, a body is discovered, stabbed with a pair of scissors. Inspector LeJeune investigates while the Bryants also ask questions.
An entertaining cozy historical mystery with its likeable main characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Welcome back Kitty and Matt and this time we’re joining our favourite duo as they hope to enjoy the glittering lights of Paris as they accompany Kitty’s Gram on a much needed trip abroad.
I always enjoy the amount of red herrings, secrets and twists of the Kitty Underhay stories and this story has them in abundance. Paris in the 30s is also brought to life and when combined with an intriguing case set in the glamourous world of high-fashion you get another winning instalment in one of my favourite cosy historical murder mystery series.
As always I eagerly await the next addition when we will hopefully see series favourites Alice and Robert walk down the aisle!

Thank you as always to Netgalley and Bookouture for inviting me to be a part of the book tour for 'Murder In Paris' in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.

Kitty Underhay and her husband Matt might finally get a break from their private investigator duties when Kitty is unexpectedly asked to accompany her grandmother to Paris. As they soon will see, their trip to Paris won’t be a relaxing getaway. Almost as soon as they arrive, a murder occurs.

Kitty is thrilled that her grandmother will be able to reconnect with her old friend, Eliza, during their visit in Paris. However, Eliza soon realizes that she has much to be concerned about. It turns out that the victim of the murder was her son Julian’s girlfriend, Simone. Simone was a stunning model with a promising future in the fashion and design industry. Naturally, Julian is devastated. He is not alone in his shock, however. Simone’s sister, Nathalie, also appears to be in shock. How could the glamorous world of fashion and beauty be the setting for such a brutal murder? Kitty is resolute in her determination to uncover the truth.

As events unfold, Kitty begins to realize that things aren’t as they seem. Alongside Matt, Kitty embarks on a journey throughout the enchanting city of Paris. They explore the world of fashion and savor delectable foods, all while uncovering an underlying sense of discontent. Their investigation reveals that the seemingly idyllic environment they find themselves in is far more complex and multifaceted than they could have ever imagined.

As always, Helene Dixon’s series captivates readers, and this 21st installment in the series is no exception. With its delightful characters, enchanting plots, and unexpected twists, this quick read is a pure delight.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I just loved this book! It was such a good story right from the start and I just loved all the twists and turns. I loved all the different characters and all the different personalities. I loved that we got taken around Paris too. I really enjoyed this book right from the start and I was sad when it came to the end, but I liked how everything worked out with Matt and Kitty and a couple of different characters in the end when the murderer was revealed. This book really kept me guessing right up until the end and I just loved it so much. I really look forward to reading the next book in this series as I just love these books and Matt and Kitty.

I would highly recommend reading this book and the other books in this series if you love a good mystery with a good story and twists and turns but also good characters as well.

I would like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this advanced readers copy early.

Kitty Underhay is a private investigator who heads to Paris with her husband so they can help and accompany her grandma who wants to go so she can visit her old friend and relive their Paris days. Her friend arranges to see a fashion show, what they didn't expect to discover is a murder.

I enjoyed this cozy, murder mystery set in Paris. Kitty and her husband are private investigators so of course they help investigate this murder of one of the models at a fashion show in Paris. I love these period mysteries where everyone is a suspect. The characters are great and of course the author immerses you in the beauty of Paris and the period. I've read a few others in the series and enjoyed them as well. You could definitely read them as standalones.

Thanks to @bookouture, @netgalley and the author for this arc.

What a lovely cozy mystery! My first book by this author and I read it in one sitting.

I figured out who the murderer was early on, but still enjoyed reading the book till the end while waiting for Kitty and Captain Mathew Bryant to catch on. The historical setting and old fashioned vibes were reminiscent of books by authors like Agatha Christie, although the mood of this book was much lighter.

Anyone who enjoys cozy mysteries would find this to be a perfectly lovely book to curl up with at the end of a day.

I thank netgalley and Bookouture for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The 21st installment in this cozy historical mystery series is a delight.

At the behest of her grandmother, Kitty and Matt are taking her to Paris for a visit with an old friend, Eliza DeTourner. A bit of sightseeing and some marvelous food are on the program, and to top it off, they've all been invited to a private fashion show at the House of Dido. It seems that Eliza's handsome son, Julian, is in love with one of the models, Simone, and he's eager for them all to meet his beloved. All is going perfectly until Simone is found dead in the dressing room immediately after the show. How can it be that everywhere Matt and Kitty go, a dead body turns up? Of course they involve themselves in the murder investigation with plenty of suspects to question and even more secrets to unravel.

I really enjoy this series and reading another one is like taking a nice little break from current times. The characters are very well-developed and readers have been there for all the changes in them and in their personal lives through the previous mysteries. If you love the description and details about life in England and on the continent in the 1930s, you will really want to check out this series. I think it best to start from the beginning so that you can get the completely backstory to appreciate where the characters are at now in their relationships.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-book to read, review, and recommend.
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I absolutely love Helena Dixon’s books. This is such an enjoyable series. This is the twenty first book and another well written engrossing book. There are lots of twists & turns as well as a few red herrings. The authors is very good at keeping this long running series engaging and fresh. I hope there will be many more to come.

1937. Kitty Bryant’s Grams is recovering from a bout of pneumonia when she receives a letter for her best friend Eliza. Eliza, Kitty’s Godmother, lives in Paris but now a widow is planning to return to the UK, she invites Grams for a nostalgic visit. So Matt, Kitty & Grams head to Paris. They attend a fashion show but the afternoon takes a very sour turn when one of the models, Simone Belliste, is found dead with a pair of razor sharp tailoring scissors nearby. Kitty and Matt are determined to work out who could be behind the murder.
Just as Kitty and Matt are jotting down their list of suspects, they receive a call: Simone’s sister Nathalie has been attacked, and Simone’s valuable folder of dressmaking patterns is missing.
The twenty first book in this lovely series & another well written engrossing book. It could be read on its own but as I always say I’ve to read a series from the beginning & I’ve loved how relationships have developed, especially Matt & Kitty’s. There are plenty of twists & turns as well as a few red herrings. I was left guessing for much of the book but did guess who the villain was & it was a guess. I also loved the backdrop of Paris which added to my enjoyment
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own

ARC Review: Murder in Paris (A Miss Underhay Mystery Book 21)
By Helena Dixon
Publisher: Bookouture

I absolutely love Helena Dixon’s books, and Murder in Paris is yet another wonderful entry in her Miss Underhay Mystery series. At twenty-one books in, you might expect things to feel repetitive, but Dixon proves once again that she can keep the series fresh, engaging, and utterly charming. Every time I pick up one of her books, I know I’m going to be transported into a clever mystery with characters I’ve grown to adore.

This time, Kitty and Matthew are in Paris, and the change of scenery is such a treat. Dixon brings the city to life with her usual eye for historical detail. The cafés, the streets, and the Parisian atmosphere are woven beautifully into the mystery. I love how Helena always makes her settings feel vivid without ever slowing the pace of the story.

The mystery itself is classic Dixon: well-plotted, full of intriguing suspects, and sprinkled with red herrings to keep the reader guessing. Kitty continues to be a fantastic heroine, intelligent, compassionate, and brave. Her partnership with Matthew is one of my favorite parts of the series. Their teamwork, respect, and affection shine through, giving the story heart alongside the suspense.
What keeps me coming back to Helena Dixon’s books is her consistency. She writes cozies that are smart, satisfying, and comforting in the best way. They are true page-turners that also feel like catching up with old friends. Murder in Paris shows that even after twenty-one books, there is still plenty of life, charm, and mystery in this series.

Verdict: A delightful and atmospheric cozy mystery that proves why Helena Dixon remains one of my favorite authors in the genre. I can’t wait to see where Kitty and Matthew go next.