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Chargement... A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murderpar Dianne Freeman
   Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  catseyegreen | Dec 3, 2023 |   3.5 Stars A house party in the Hampshire countryside is beset by a series of nasty accidents that Lady Frances Wynn, Countess of Harleigh, suspects are anything but accidental. Convinced that her sister's fiancé is the intended victim, Frances and her new beau, George Hazelton, are determined to find the culprit, especially when one of the mishaps turns into murder. Who amongst the assembled family, friends, and servants is a killer? This installment in Freeman's historical cozy mysteries series is somewhat slower in pace as readers are introduced to various new characters and their possible reasons for staging the "accidents". There are several red-herrings with plausible motives, and Freeman manages to keep the reader guessing mainly due to the fact that much of the information needed to ascertain the culprit's identity is provided only toward the end - some earlier foreshadowing would not have been amiss. The highlight of the book is actually the characterization. Frances and George have taken their relationship to the next level, but she is struggling with the changes the future might bring. Lily and Leo also have to deal with a life-altering surprise, but Lily's questionable behavior does not present her in a good light. Frances' overbearing and social climbing mother also appears on the scene. She is none too happy with either of her daughters' choices in men; nevertheless, she does have her moments and is very handy with Overall, this is not the best book in the series, but it is still a lighthearted and enjoyable read. (  ) Lauren2013 | May 5, 2023 | All seems well until a series of "accidents" start piling up. Is it pure coincidence? Might someone have it in for the groom? Or is someone else caught in the crosshairs? Frances (with George's assistance, of course) must get to the bottom of this series of misadventures if Lily and company are to enjoy their blissful wedding. Can Frances resolve the matter in time? Only time will tell. Ms. Freeman has again spun a wonderful tale, poking fun at the social mores of British aristocratic behavior and ambitious deep-pocketed Americans. The suspects pile up quickly providing the reader with lots of red herrings. The character development is good throughout and the mise-en-scène effectively carries the reader to the Hampshire countryside of a hundred years ago. Well done, Ms. Freeman! ( ) KateBaxter | Mar 19, 2023 | Accidents start to happen, but are they really accidents? Is someone trying to sabotage the wedding or is their another reason? Who is the target and how many will be killed or injured before the culprit is discovered? Truly a pleasurable read with great characters and a flair to history. (  ) cyderry | Sep 10, 2022 | ) awesomejen2 | Jun 21, 2022 | aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Appartient à la sériePrix et récompenses
Fiction.
Mystery.
Historical Fiction.
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. London is known for its bustle and intrigues, but the sedate English countryside can hostâ??or hideâ??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 estate in Hampshire, is a perfect choice, and soon Frances, her beloved George, and other guests have gathered to enjoy the usual country pursuitsâ??shooting, horse riding, and romantic interludes in secluded gardens. But the bucolic setting harbors a menace, and it's not simply the arrival of Frances's socially ambitious mother. Above and below stairs, mysterious accidents befall guests and staff alike. Before long, Frances suspects these "accidents" are deliberate, and fears that the intended victim is Lily's fiancé, Leo. Frances's mother is unimpressed by Lily's groom-to-be and would much prefer that Lily find an aristocratic husband, just as Frances did. But now that Frances has found happiness with Georgeâ??a man who loves her for much more than her dowryâ??she heartily approves of Lily's choice. If she can just keep the couple safe from villains and meddling mamas. As Frances and George search for the culprit among the assembled family, friends, and servants, more victims fall prey to the mayhem. Mishaps become full-blooded murder, and it seems that no one is safe. And unless Frances can quickly flush out the culprit, the peal of wedding bells may give way to another Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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