{"product_id":"9781250178367","title":"The Right Sort of Man : A Sparks \u0026 Bainbridge Mystery","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Right Sort of Man\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Allison Montclair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A delightful immersion in the period and personalities, with that touch of depth that transforms a good series to a great one.\" —Laurie R. King\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFirst comes love, then comes murder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a London slowly recovering from World War II, two very different women join forces to launch a business venture in the heart of Mayfair—The Right Sort Marriage Bureau. Miss Iris Sparks, quick-witted and impulsive, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge, practical and widowed with a young son, are determined to achieve some independence and do some good in a rapidly changing world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But the promising start to their marriage bureau is threatened when their newest client, Tillie La Salle, is found murdered and the man arrested for the crime is the prospective husband they matched her with. While the police are convinced they have their man, Miss Sparks and Mrs. Bainbridge are not. To clear his name—and to rescue their fledging operation’s reputation—Sparks and Bainbridge decide to investigate on their own, using the skills and contacts they’ve each acquired through life and their individual adventures during the recent war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLittle do they know that this will put their very lives at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* Named Best Mystery of 2019 by ALA's Reading List Council *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stellar...Both leads are complex, well-developed characters,  whose penchant for humorous byplay never comes at the expense of the  plot...Fans of Maisie  Dobbs and Bess Crawford will be delighted.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fans of M. C. Beaton will relish the wit, and followers of Susan Elia MacNeal and Jacqueline Winspear will enjoy the depth and the period detail. Readers will want to get on the reserve list for the next Iris and Gwen adventure!\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Right Sort of Man Marriage Bureau's debut is exactly the right sort to have readers hoping for a second date!\u003cb\u003e\" —\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Sparkles with excellence as the author devises a first-rate plot, invests her heroines with depth and charm, paints an atmospheric portrait of postwar London and provides a bit of romance.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFredericksburg Freelance Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With a fun historical setting and two witty heroines, readers will enjoy this duo.\" —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe News \u0026amp; Sentinel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Brimming with wit and joie de vivre but sneakily poignant under its whimsical surface, \u003ci\u003eThe Right Sort of Man\u003c\/i\u003e is an utter delight and a fantastic kickoff to a new series.\" —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookPage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The plot moves quickly, well-paced with unexpected twists. There are moments of light-heartedness and moments of deep emotion, adding depth and dimension and lifting this book well out of the field of run-of-the-mill historical mysteries. The dialogue is fast-paced and funny, with some of the best one-liners I’ve seen in a novel.\" —\u003cb\u003eHistorical Novel Society (Editor's Choice)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of heart, astute, and darkly comic, \u003ci\u003eThe Right Sort of Man\u003c\/i\u003e is a keenly observed historical mystery set in post-WWII London about two women, a former intelligence agent and war widow, who join forces  and  set up a marriage bureau with the mission to knit lives together, while grappling with their own pasts.\" \u003cb\u003e—Cara Black, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Right Sort of Man\u003c\/i\u003e is the right sort of book! I loved every minute of this delightful adventure with two thoroughly modern women fighting for a place in a rapidly changing world. Can't wait for the next installment!\" —\u003cb\u003eVictoria Thompson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMurder on Union Square\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Utterly fabulous! Vivid historical detail, gorgeous prose, and witty, unforgettable characters all combine to make \u003ci\u003eThe Right Sort of Man\u003c\/i\u003e one of the best books I’ve read this year. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Winspear and Susan Elia MacNeal. I can’t wait to read Iris and Gwen’s next adventure!” \u003cb\u003e—Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the  Lady Darby Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rarely have I seen a novel that manages to be so charming and so substantial at the same time. \u003ci\u003eThe Right Sort of Man\u003c\/i\u003e  does more than nail post-WWII London in pitch-perfect setting and  language--it introduces a female dynamic duo with whom I very quickly  fell in love.  The end of this book left me with a single thought: when  can I read the next Iris and Gwen adventure?\" —\u003cb\u003eLyndsay Faye, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Gods of Gotham\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJane Steele\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250178367\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Minotaur Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40706872312014,"sku":"9781250178367","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_8ab70004-b82e-4cbb-8860-e49e231392ff.jpg?v=1640582823","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250178367","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}