A Series by Elizabeth Dunne
The Concord Mystery Series
In the heart of 19th-century Massachusetts, Louisa May Alcott — beloved author of Little Women — turns amateur sleuth. Across the Concord Mystery series, she navigates small-town secrets, twisted loyalties, and the dark undercurrents of genteel society, where wit is a weapon and every Miss has something to hide.
Kindle $5.99 · Paperback $10.10 · 297 pages
Two Mysteries.
One Unforgettable Town.
Follow Louisa May Alcott — author of Little Women turned amateur sleuth — as she unravels the dark secrets lurking beneath the genteel surface of 19th-century Concord, Massachusetts.
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The Murderous Misses of Concord
In Concord, Louisa May Alcott farms pigs after success with Little Women, but as New England's freezing winter approaches, death isn't far away. Concord's Misses, armed with wit and elegance, money, and secrets, are present when Miss Emily Collier dies at her forty-second birthday party. Louisa is embroiled in the intrigue. They will lie to her, set traps and blackmail to avoid justice. To test her mettle, local Justice of the Peace Captain Briers enlists her to bring order to the twisted loyalties, land feuds and secrets fuelling a seditious desire for revenge not seen in Middlesex County since the witch trials.
Recommended for fans of Anne Perry, Rhys Bowen, Deanna Raybourn, and Stephanie Barron.
The Witty Witches of Concord
When the body of seamstress Hannah Crook is discovered on the shore of Fairy Pond — her secrets buried deeper than the roots of the ancient oaks — Louisa May Alcott, famed author and detective, is drawn into a web of murder, witchcraft, and small-town intrigue. As Louisa and her unlikely band of allies delve into the mysteries plaguing Concord, they uncover more than just a single crime. Cattle are found mutilated in ritualistic fashion, a missing cake knife becomes a clue, and the line between superstition and reality blurs with every new revelation.
Recommended for fans of Deanna Raybourn, Tasha Alexander, Daphne du Maurier, and Kate Ross.
The Next Concord Mystery
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A Standalone Thriller
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Single Assassin
A dark, twisted, and hilarious hit-woman crime thriller — a standalone satire-soaked caper of contract kills, crooked lawyers, and inconvenient family reunions. Not part of the Concord Mystery Series.
Winner of Litopia's PopUp Submissions 2021
What Readers Are Saying
The Murderous Misses of Concord did not disappoint. The setting is richly immersive, and the characters are wonderfully crafted, pulling me into the story from the very first page. I thoroughly enjoyed trying to solve the mystery alongside Louisa. This book is full of intrigue and a lot of cozy fun. It strikes a perfect balance of charm and suspense, making for a thoroughly engaging read.
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The Murderous Misses of Concord
I really enjoyed how Dunne portrayed how a small town filled with rumors and lies can spread like a disease. The accuracy of gossip between grown women in a small town is spot on. Partnering with Captain Briers, Louisa must find out which of the Misses of Concord is the murderer — and not only Misses will lie, cheat and steal to evade the truth.
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The Murderous Misses of Concord
The Murderous Misses of Concord by Elizabeth Dunne is a charming historical mystery. If you like stories with small-town secrets, clever investigations, and a strong female lead, this one is well worth your time.
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The Murderous Misses of Concord
There is something incredibly satisfying about a mystery that keeps you guessing. Elizabeth Dunne's The Witty Witches of Concord is a richly atmospheric historical mystery that effortlessly transports readers to another time and place.
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The Witty Witches of Concord
Dunne's writing leans heavily into mood and setting, creating a rich, fog-laced atmosphere that enhances the tension. With its blend of historical reimagining and folkloric mystery, the book will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven, gothic-leaning whodunits.
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The Witty Witches of Concord
This book gave me the feeling of sitting in an old village and listening to stories passed from one person to another. The fear, rumors, and talks about witchcraft added another layer to the mystery. The story was not only about a crime but also about trust, relationships, and the way people react when something terrible happens in their community.
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The Witty Witches of Concord
If you want to read about your favorite classic author as a sleuth, this is definitely a read you need to check out. Picturing a beloved classic author as a detective is a pleasure, and Elizabeth Dunne delivers a sinister, twisty mystery alongside it.
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The Witty Witches of Concord
The Author
Elizabeth Dunne is an Irish mystery author based in Ireland, and the author of The Murderous Misses of Concord and The Witty Witches of Concord, the first two installments of the Concord Mystery series. Her novels feature a fictionalized Louisa May Alcott — author of Little Women — as an amateur sleuth in 19th-century Massachusetts.
Dunne's writing is praised for its richly immersive historical settings, wonderfully crafted characters, and the perfect balance of charm and suspense. Her portrayal of small-town gossip, twisted loyalties, and the dark undercurrents of genteel society has captivated readers of historical mystery and cozy crime alike.
Published by Level Best Books (Historia), the Concord Mystery series continues to draw readers into a world where wit is a weapon, secrets are currency, and every Miss has something to hide.
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