A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Murder
by Dianne Freeman
Publication Date: July 28, 2020
Kensington Books
Genre: Historical Mystery
Series: A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, Book 3
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 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 estate in Hampshire, is a perfect choice, and soon Frances, her beloved George, and other guests have gathered to enjoy the usual country pursuits—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 George—a man who loves her for much more than her dowry—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 funeral toll…
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About the Author
Dianne Freeman is a life-long book lover who left the world of corporate finance to pursue her passion for writing. 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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The Lit Bitch 
Hallo, Hallo Anne,
Are you going to be reading this one? I can’t wait to dive into it myself. I’ve just come out of two wrecking migraines which struck me down mid-July and didn’t leave me until just a few days ago. For a girl who had a nice respite of being migraine-free for five months this year, having them slam back into me this Summer was a bit daunting of a challenge to work through! I love this series and loved having the author during @SatBookChat as well. I know we both like cheeky humour and Historical Mysteries – saw we were both on the tour and hoped you’d get the chance to read this third novel soon too.
Coincidently, today is my 7th Blog’s Birthday.. I’m reading an INSPY Contemporary novel set post-Katrina in Mississippi during a storm season. Somehow that felt fittingly right for me today. Here’s to hours of lovely bookish joy as we each find stories which captivate our imaginations and readerly hearts.
I think I am going to try and squeeze it in. I have read one of the other books in the series and thought it was a fun one so going to see about getting this one in!
Ooh, when are you starting!?? Maybe we could buddy read it and discuss it afterwards!?! I have to start it super quick as I am meant to post a double showcase (review/interview) but those migraines messed me up with my reading queues recently… you can message me via DM if you’d prefer!?
Not sure when I will start it, maybe not until Nov or Dec. But yes feel free to DM me 🙂
OOh dear.. I’ll be getting into before you then,… wells, I shall save the best bits to discuss until the holiday season and #blogmas! Something lovely to look forward too!
These sound really cute! Thanks.