A deadly teapot, a disastrous wedding feast, and rather more family than strictly necessary

Elinor had hoped for a peaceful honeymoon in the charming seaside town of Brighton.

Instead, she has a murder to solve, a dangerous enemy to unmask, and her entire family installed in the house in the misguided notion that they are needed to protect her—for it seems the bride herself was the intended victim. Luckily, Elinor has a sensible plan: disguise herself as her own widowed mother so that she may safely investigate who sent the lethal wedding present. Fortunately, she has a new magical ring, her own growing powers, and her acerbic vampiri companion to help her solve the mystery.

But it appears that Elinor’s family is keeping their own secrets. A libertine duke is pursuing her mother (who has unaccountably mislaid her mobcaps), and her brother has befriended a suspicious footman. When Beresford is snatched away in the middle of it all, Elinor must outwit a ruthless killer to save her new husband, her wayward mother, and quite possibly all of Britain.

The Emerald Teapot is the fifth book in the Lady Diviner series, set in a magical Regency Brighton filled with intrigue, questionable disguises, and pocket vampires.

If you loved the wit and chaos of Gail Carriger’s Parasol Protectorate or India Holton’s Wisteria Society, you’ll love this cosy fantasy series filled with lovable characters and magical mayhem.