Kensington Publishing
Hardcover, eBook, AudioBook
Genre: Historical Mystery
Synopsis
How far will some go to safeguard a secret? In the latest novel in Dianne Freeman’s witty and delightful historical mystery series, the adventurous Countess Harleigh finds out...
Though American by birth, Frances Wynn, the now-widowed Countess of Harleigh, has adapted admirably to the quirks and traditions of the British
aristocracy. On August twelfth each year, otherwise known as the Glorious Twelfth, most members of the upper class retire to their country estates for grouse-shooting season. Frances has little interest in hunting—for birds or a second husband—and is expecting to spend a quiet few months in London with her almost-engaged sister, Lily, until the throng returns.
Instead, she’s immersed in a shocking mystery when a friend, Mary Archer, is found murdered. Frances had hoped Mary might make a suitable bride for her cousin, Charles, but their courtship recently fizzled out. Unfortunately, this puts Charles in the spotlight—along with dozens of others. It seems Mary had countless notes hidden in her home, detailing the private indiscretions of society’s elite. Frances can hardly believe that the genteel and genial Mary was a blackmailer, yet why else would she horde such juicy tidbits?
Aided by her gallant friend and neighbor, George Hazelton, Frances begins assisting the police in this highly sensitive case, learning more about her peers than she ever wished to know. Too many suspects may be worse than none at all—but even more worrying is that the number of victims is increasing too. And unless Frances takes care, she’ll soon find herself among them...
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Advance praise for A Lady’s Guide to Gossip and Murder
“Readers will enjoy playing amateur sleuth as they learn what really might be going on behind closed doors in 1899’s best British homes.” —Heather Redmond, author of A Tale of Two Murders
“The full cast of talkative aristocrats, the lighthearted tone, and the fast pace will keep readers actively engaged. This would make a wonderful introduction to cozy mysteries for fans of Regency or Victorian romance, and it will also hit the mark for followers of Elizabeth Peters and Deanna Raybourn.” —Booklist
“A charming period mystery with enough sexual tension and credible suspects to keep the reader guessing.” –Kirkus
Praise for A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder
“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 has in mind.”– Kirkus Reviews
“A delightful tale of shenanigans among the British aristocracy. Lady Frances feels very real—not too smart and spunky but no shrinking violet either.” —Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author
About the Author
After co-authoring the non-fiction book, Haunted Highway, The Spirits of Route 66, she realized her true love was fiction, historical mystery in particular. She also realized she didn’t like winter very much so now she and her husband pursue the endless summer by splitting their time between Michigan and Arizona.
She's been nominated for an Agatha and the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award, and won the 2019 Lefty Award for Best Debut Mystery.
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Blog Tour Schedule
Tuesday, June 25: Reviews at Book Frolic and The Lit Bitch
Wednesday, June 26: Review at Macsbooks | Excerpt at To Read, Or Not to Read
Thursday, June 27: Review at A Chick Who Reads
Friday, June 28: Excerpt at The Book Junkie Reads
Saturday, June 29: Feature at Historical Fiction with Spirit
Sunday, June 30: Review at Oh, The Books She Will Read
Monday, July 1: Review at Mama's Reading Corner
Tuesday, July 2: Interview at Maiden of the Pages
Wednesday, July 3: Review at Bibliophile Reviews
Thursday, July 4: Interview at Passages to the Past
Friday, July 5: Feature at A Darn Good Read | Review & Excerpt at Locks, Hooks and Books
Saturday, July 6: Review & Interview at Jorie Loves A Story
Giveaway (US only)
During the Blog Tour, one winner will receive a paperback copy of A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder and a $10 Amazon Gift Card! To enter, please use the Gleam form HERE.
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– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on July 6th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
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– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.
This book sounds charming, with an attractive Lady and a mystery to solve. I see I missed the giveaway deadline!
ReplyDeleteI've read the first book and looking forward to reading this one. Shame about the giveaway.
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