Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder
$55.61
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2020
Summary
In Dianne Freeman’s charming Victorian-era mystery series, Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, finds her sister’s wedding threatened by a vow of vengeance.
A 2020 Agatha Award Nominee
London is known for its bustle and intrigues, but the sedate English countryside can host—or hide—any number of secrets. Frances, the widowed Countess of Harleigh, needs a venue for her sister Lily’s imminent wedding, away from prying eyes. Risings, George Hazleton’s family esta…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781496716934 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1496716930 |
| Author: | Dianne Freeman |
| Publisher: | Kensington Publishing |
| Imprint: | Kensington Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2020 |
| Weight: | 568g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm |
| Series: | A Countess of Harleigh Mystery |
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Critics Review
PRAISE FOR
A LADY’S GUIDE TO GOSSIP AND MURDER
“Lovers of acrostics and word-puzzles will find much to enjoy in A Lady’s Guide to Gossip and Murder and will undoubtedly look forward to Lady Frances’s next Lady’s Guide adventure.”
—Criminal Element
“A perfect summer read whether on the beach or poolside accompanied by a glass of frosty lemonade.”
—New York Journal of Books
“Engrossing … Freeman takes a witty look at Victorian polite society. Historical mystery fans will be delighted.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Includes some clever surprises.”
—Mystery Scene
“Diane Freeman handles class disparity with care and has created a world that readers will want to explore in more depth as the series continues.”
—BookPage
AND PRAISE FOR
A LADY’S GUIDE TO ETIQUETTE AND MURDER
“Dazzling… . Fans of witty, lighthearted Victorian mysteries will be enthralled.”
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“This lighthearted debut tale of mystery, love, and a delightful sleuth will leave you wanting more—which is presumably just what Freeman had in mind.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This debut is engaging to the end.”
—Booklist
About The Author
Dianne Freeman
Dianne Freeman is the acclaimed author of the Countess of Harleigh Mystery series. Her debut novel, A Lady’s Guide to Etiquette and Murder, won both an Agatha Award and a Lefty Award and was nominated for the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award from Mystery Writers of America. She spent thirty years working in corporate accounting and finance and now writes full-time. Born and raised in Michigan, she and her husband split their time between Michigan and Arizona.
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