Review: The Case of the Silk Widow (Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery #3) by Daisy Landish @daisy_landish

The Case of the Silk Widow

Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery #3

by Daisy Landish

Published: November 29, 2025

Publisher: ‎Beaches and Trails Publishing

Genre: Short Read, Cozy Mystery, Historical Mystery, Victorian Cozy Mystery

 

Blurb:

Murder draped in silk. Secrets stitched into every seam.

When a gifted seamstress is found dead among bolts of fabric, strangled by her own measuring ribbons, society is quick to call it a tragic accident. But Lady Theodora Ashcombe suspects otherwise.

Summoned to Mayfair’s most fashionable dressmaking establishment, Theo and her clever cousin Bea soon discover hidden compartments, coded patterns woven into silks, and whispers of a smuggling network using fashion houses as cover.

As Inspector Hargrave and Jasper Welles clash over both the case and Theo’s safety, the trail of evidence leads straight to the world of espionage—where elegance masks treachery and betrayal can be cut from the same cloth.

With Pip’s keen nose for danger and Bea’s gift for cracking textile ciphers, Theo must unpick the lies before another innocent falls victim. But as society’s gaze sharpens on her newfound role as consulting detective, can she balance independence, duty, and the ever-growing tangle of her own heart?

✨ Fans of Deanna Raybourn, Anna Lee Huber, and Netflix’s Miss Scarlet will adore this witty and romantic Victorian cozy mystery.

Step into the gaslit world of The Lady Ashcombe Mysteries—where fashion hides conspiracies, respectability masks crime, and a determined sleuth proves that justice is always in style.

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My Review:

The Case of the Silk Widow was a fascinating and captivating tale that had me hooked from the start when Theo received a letter from Mrs. Ashworth requesting assistance in determining the true fate of her employer, Sarah Fletcher.

The third book in Daisy Landish's Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery Series is titled The Case of the Silk Widow. With its numerous turns full of intrigue and mystery, The Case of the Silk Widow kept me glued to the page, wondering what had happened to Sarah. Did Sarah discover something that led to her demise?

I had a great time reading The Case of the Silk Widow, and I am eager to see what happens to Theo and Pip in the next installment of the Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery Series. Which mystery will they encounter next?

Some of my best work I’ve seen in a long time is the world-building for the Lady Theodora Ashcoombe Mystery Series it always seems to leave me wanting more.

For another mystery to solve, I highly recommend picking up a copy of The Case of the Silk Widow right now!

Check out all the books in the Lady Theodora Ashcombe Mysteries I’ve read.

The Case of the Clockwork Canary #0

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The Case of the Vanishing Heiress #1

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The Case of the Murderous Botanist #2

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The Case of the Silk Widow #3

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Book Blitz: It Came Upon One Christmas Eve by S R Kerr @RABTBookTours

 

Holiday Short Stories

This is a selection of short stories perfect for the dark, cold nights of the Christmas season. Each warm tale is set on Christmas Eve and is best enjoyed from a comfortable armchair by the fireside, as the special ambience of Christmas fills the room and our hearts.

Within these six stories, you will discover a rich variety of seasonal magic. One tale takes you to a snowbound ancestral home, where family secrets are finally revealed beneath a blanket of white. Another follows a German refugee in the 1940s who, by joining the local junior football team, finds hope and a sense of belonging during the festive period.

You'll also encounter unexpected meetings at a lonely country crossroads, where characters' destinies become entwined on the most magical night of the year. The collection journeys further afield to the warmth and wonder of an Australian Christmas, where high summer temperatures provide a striking contrast to the traditional spirit of the season.

One story features two old neighbours returning to their hometown, doing their utmost to recreate the cherished Christmases of years gone by. Each narrative offers its own unique perspective on the joy, togetherness and wonder that define this special time of year.

This book is lovingly crafted for readers of all ages and backgrounds who delight in the spirit of Christmas. Let these stories bring warmth and festive cheer into your home.

About the Author

Steve's interest in writing came from the early 1970s when his somewhat unconventional English teacher encouraged his creativity. His creativity and imagination went back however to childhood when he would create stories and draw them in a series of pictures. He has always had a strong interest in History and music. As a teenager he composed many songs but never met with success his creative abilities were slowly channeled into writing books.His first Novel " A Cafe In Arcadia",about life in an insular Greek town, was published in 2014. He had already published " The Christmas Tree Of Tales " in 2013 under the name S R Kerr Under the same name,he also published another book of short stories for Christmas,"It Came Upon One Christmas Eve"..In 2021 he published another novel "The Winding Streets Of Kolonaki" set in Athens..His last book to be published was the non-fiction Eurovision ;A Plea For Respect(Continental Songs And British attitudes). He counts a love of music in his interests as well as travel and reading. He has travelled extensivly to places as diverse as Pakistan and Peru and hopes to visit Japan, Hong Kong and the USA in the near future. Growing up next to the beach on the River Tay in his home town was a a major influence on him as was living in a castle. He was always interested in anthropology and visiting other countries where he often immersed himself in their culture. Places he visited and lived in inspired much of his writing, as did his interest in psychology, people watching. He worked as a lecturer, tutor, journalist ,civil servant in London where at a point he shared a house with the group The Test Department. He is at the moment working on three other books 1)Short Stories For Christmas 3)The afternoons of Sanjay Bassinger. 4.)The Golden Road To Glyfada

 

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