📖 Overview
Katharine Schellman writes historical mystery novels set in Regency-era England. Her debut novel "The Body in the Garden" launched the Lily Adler Mystery series in 2020, introducing readers to a young widow who becomes an amateur detective in 1815 London.
Schellman's mysteries combine period romance elements with murder investigations. Her protagonist Lily Adler navigates both the social constraints of early 19th-century society and the dangers of criminal inquiries. The author incorporates historical details about Regency customs, fashion, and social hierarchies into her plotting.
The series continued with "Death at the Manor" and subsequent installments that maintain the historical setting and amateur sleuth format. Schellman's work fits within the cozy mystery subgenre, featuring minimal graphic violence and emphasizing character relationships alongside puzzle-solving elements.