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Monday, October 27, 2025

Review: The Case of the Clockwork Canary (Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery #0) by Daisy Landish @daisy_landish

The Case of the Clockwork Canary

Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery #0

by Daisy Landish

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Short Read, Cozy Mystery, Historical MysteryWoman Sleuth, Victorian Cozy Mystery


Blurb:


Lady Theodora Ashcombe never intended to become London's most unconventional detective. But when a mysterious mechanical bird arrives with a coded message and her beloved clockmaker turns up dead, she discovers that some secrets are worth killing for.

In this thrilling prequel novella, watch Theo take her first steps into a world of hidden messages, dangerous conspiracies, and deadly clockwork puzzles. With her faithful spaniel Pip and her sharp intellect as her only weapons, she must unravel a web of deceit that reaches into the highest levels of Victorian society.


What readers are saying: "I devoured this in one sitting! Lady Theodora is exactly the kind of heroine I've been craving." "Atmospheric, witty, and brilliantly plotted. I'm already obsessed with this series!" "Finally, a Victorian mystery that treats its female protagonist with the intelligence and independence she deserves."


Join thousands of readers who've fallen in love with:

Theo's razor-sharp wit and fearless pursuit of justice Pip, the spaniel whose nose for danger rivals any Scotland Yard detective Rich Victorian atmosphere that transports you to gaslit London Intricate mysteries that will keep you guessing until the final page A refreshing take on historical fiction that celebrates female intelligence.

 

My Review:

The Case of the Clockwork Canary is a brief yet captivating read that serves as an excellent introduction to Theo and her charming spaniel, Pip, in Daisy Landish’s latest series, Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery.

I instantly became fond of Theo and Pip as soon as I started The Case of the Clockwork Canary, a tale brimming with intrigue and tension. Numerous elements in The Case of the Clockwork Canary reminded me of Downton Abbey and Enola Holmes.

The vivid descriptions allowed me to visualize everything as if I were actively involved in the narrative. I eagerly anticipate the first installment in this new series, Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery, to discover what adventures lie ahead for Theo and Pip in The Case of the Vanishing Heiress, set for release on November 1, 2025.


Check out all the books in the Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries


Lady Theodora Ashcombe refuses to be just another well-bred ornament in London's glittering social scene. Armed with razor-sharp wit, her father's scientific training, and an uncanny ability to see what others miss, she's carved out an unconventional path as a consulting detective—much to her aunt's horror.

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