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

1937 Paris
Missy's grandmother is recovering slowly from a bout of pneumonia when a friend (Missy's godmother) invites them to Paris to help bolster her in the coming move to England, away from Paris and her only son. So Missy, husband Matt, and grandmother go to Paris and expect nothing much. When they get there, they come up against another murder to join forces with the gendarmes, a distraught fiancé, an unhinged sister of the deceased, and a reopening of a personal case that they thought had been done and dusted. Excellent read!
This is a very welcome new installment for those of us who are addicted to this series.
This is hardly an unbiased review as I really love the Missy Underhay series. Pub Date Aug 26, 2025
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected digital galley from Bookouture via NetGalley.
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An impromptu trip to Paris should be a time for romance and relaxation, but Kitty and Matt Bryant have hardly had time to unpack before finding themselves once again embroiled in a murder investigation! The victim had links to Kitty’s godmother and her son as well as both admirers and detractors within the uniquely glamorous world of French fashion design. As they search for clues, another attack takes place. Can they solve the case before they too become victims of a killer who is desperate to erase all clues and disappear?

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Bookouture, but the opinions expressed are my own. I thoroughly enjoyed this as I have all the books in this brilliant series, and the details about pre-war Paris and the reactions to Wallis Simpson's fashion sense added another level to the back story. The brief excursion into Matt's hunt for his old wartime colleague definitely increased the tension, and I'm excited to see what happens next. Recommended.

This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series, it never disappoints. Matt and Kitty are in Paris so Kitty's Grandmother can visit an old friend. While there they get involved in a bizarre murder case, that seems to have more questions than answers when they start investigating. Love the characters, even the new ones that are introduced along the way. Looking forward to Alice's wedding adventures in the next book.
While this is a wonderful series, it certainly could be read as a stand alone.
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

In MURDER IN PARIS, written by Helena Dixon, Kitty Underhay is the protagonist. Kitty‘s grandmother gets a letter from her friend, Eliza DeTourner, and decides to accept an invitation to Paris. Kitty and her husband, Matt, accompany Kitty‘s grandmother on her trip to France. While in France they attend a couture show featuring the model, Simone Belliste. I want to know what happens in Paris.

It’s good to read another book about Kitty and her husband, Matt. This charming tale is set in 1937 and takes the reader to Paris. While there are a large number of characters to keep track of, I still find myself entranced by the time and setting of this story. The mystery is believable and is solved by Kitty and Matt. Some of the chapters seem a bit lengthy for my taste, but overall, I enjoy reading this novel. Thank you, Bookouture and NetGalley, for the advance reader copy of MURDER IN PARIS.

A great installment of Kitty & Matt's married adventures in sleuthing. Kitty's Grandmother hasn't been well and wants to go to Paris to revisit old times with Kitty's godmother. Kitty and Matt join her and end up involved in solving the murder of the godmother's son's fiancée. I enjoy when the group travels to new locations and brings in fresh characters and settings. There were multiple suspects with strong motives and some twists and turns to reveal the murderer. A very slight detour for Matt to look into his case involving an old war buddy's possible demise, but then back to the case. I thought the series was getting stale a few books back, but it's definitely turned around.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy.

Kitty's beloved grandmother has been unwell. When Eliza De Tourner, an old friend -- and Kitty's godmother -- invites her to visit her in Paris with the promise of an invitation to a fashion show, she seems to pick up. Kitty is sure it will do her good but concerned about her frailty, she and Matt decide to accompany her.

They arrive at the Ritz but when Eliza arrives she confesses that she is concerned about her son, Julian, He is in love with Simone Belliste, a model at the fashion house, who she does not think at all suitable.

Paris is wonderful and the fashion show is everything that Kitty's grandmother had dreamed it would be. The lead model is Simone, who is stunningly beautiful but has ambitions to open her own fashion house. After the show, she doesn't appear. Her sister goes to look for her, but then there is a scream and they discover Simone, stabbed with the bloody tailor's shears that her sister is holding.

The French police inspector is both charming and efficient. No bumbling copper here... But there is a lot to uncover. Simone's past, the financial problems of the fashion house, Simone's missing designs, jealousy... All human life is here.

Helena Dixon exactly captures the era and location with the style and elegance of Paris in the late 1930s with this engrossing murder mystery.

Another hit in a wonderful series. Kitty and her husband are enjoying a brief time in Paris when they stumble across another murder. When a friend of her grandmother asks for help they do what they can to help solve the case. Enjoyed this one and would highly recommend this book, series and author.

This was a cute mystery/thriller book that I have ever read so far. I loved the story. The characters were awesome. It wasn’t predictable. I love the cover art because it really does tell the story about the characters in the book. Paris and mystery murder is so interesting. I want to say a big thank you for the author on letting me read this book.

By sheet serendipity, I ran across a video clip of the light-show at the Eiffel Tower for Bastille Day as I was settling down to finish this book. Between the fireworks and twinkling, changing lights on the Tower, it set the perfect reading mood. In this mystery, set in 1937, Kitty and Matt are there to accompany her Gram on a nostalgia trip with a childhood friend, Eliza, and her grandson Julian. Those familiar with the series can surely predict what happens. Yep. You guessed it. A murder. Not only that, but the victim is the model girlfriend of Julian, Simone, and Simon's sister Natalie was found beside her body holding a bloody pair of scissors. So much for Kitty and Matt's hoped for relaxing trip to Paris.

Fortunately for us readers, as they follow the twisty trail of clues, we do get to tag along on several virtual moments as they venture through Paris. For instance, a scenic river cruise and ritzy meal in the Eiffel Tower's towering restaurant. To help place us in time, several references are made about the abdication of the King and Wallis Simpson, not to mention the rise of Coco Chanel as a designer. Very appropriate as the seemingly cut-throat fashion world is front and center throughout. I won't detail the plot but will say that the main characters are well defined, as is Violette, Eliza's pampered poodle. Through it all we get nicely described snippets of the Paris of the time, including during Matt's early morning stroll that showcases the working man ranks that make it all happen. I was glad to see Dixon give a nod to them, I might add. Matt's effort to ensure Kitty gets a very special view of the city was a nice touch and rather makes up for his unavoidable, whirlwind trip home at one point. Long time readers, that was connected to the long-running investigation of his old war buddy Redvers. Nope, not saying any more. I'm just glad that didn't set off more than an uncomfortable dream given his PTSD due to wartime experiences.

Bottom line, a lively read with interesting characters, a peek into the fashion/design world, and the often complicated human relationships between characters. And, in Kitty's case, a seemingly bottomless supply of croissants. I'm with Matt. How does she stay so slim? There's an emphasis on family and family needs/support, which is always a plus for me, as is the warm, respectful relationship between Kitty and Matt. Lots of secrets and surprises to keep you guessing and, if you're like me, changing your mind about whodunit. Thanks #NetGalley and #Bookouture for making this early peek into the continuing adventures of Kitty and Matt available to me, not to mention the fun virtual trip to 1937 Paris.