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The Agatha Award-winning Countess of Harleigh Mysteries
A “dazzling” (Publishers Weekly) and “highly entertaining” (Kirkus Reviews) series by award-winning author Dianne Freeman follows the American-born Countess of Harleigh, Frances Wynn, through Victorian high society as she investigates murder among the aristocracy. An entertaining read for fans of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and of the Gilded Age.
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Praise
“The Victorian backdrop perfectly sets off this amusing and challenging romantic mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews on A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder
“Zesty…Clever plotting matches appealing characterizations. Freeman continues to delight.” —Publishers Weekly on A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder
“Will appeal to fans of Regency and Victorian cozies that are heavy on romance, as well as to followers of Elizabeth Peters and Deanna Raybourn.” —Booklist on A Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder
“The American-born countess’s skills in maneuvering as an amateur sleuth in Victorian society are on full display in this charming historical mystery. New readers can easily pick up this fourth in the series, and fans will delight in the dramatic conclusion.” —Library Journey, (STARRED REVIEW) for A Fiancee’s Guide to First Wives and Murder
“Freeman delivers it all: clever plotting, charming characters, plausible suspects, and red herrings galore. This historical is pure unadulterated fun.” —Publisher’s Weekly on A Fiancee’s Guide to First Wives and Murder
“Delightful…Frances will do whatever she needs to get to the bottom of Irena’s murder and ensure her own happily ever after.” —MYSTERY SCENE MAGAZINE on A Fiancee’s Guide to First Wives and Murder
“A delightful tale of British turn-of-the-century manners in the face of a tragic crime as well as a light-hearted love story.” —NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS on A Fiancee’s Guide to First Wives and Murder
“A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Murder is a thoroughly enjoyable closed-circle-of-suspects mystery, and the shooting-party atmosphere adds to the ambiance.” —Criminal Element