A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series, Book 1

De: Dianne Freeman

Narrado por: Sarah Zimmerman

Duración: 8 h y 4 m

Resumen del Editor

Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, enjoys more freedom as a widow than she did as a wife. After an obligatory year spent mourning her philandering husband, Reggie, she puts aside her drab black gowns, leaving the countryside and her money-grubbing in-laws behind. With her young daughter in tow, Frances rents a home in Belgravia and prepares to welcome her sister, Lily, arriving from New York - for her first London season.

No sooner has Frances begun her new life than the ghosts of her old one make an unwelcome appearance. The Metropolitan police receive an anonymous letter implicating Frances in her husband's death. Frances assures Inspector Delaney of her innocence, but she's also keen to keep him from learning the scandalous circumstances of Reggie's demise. As fate would have it, her dashing new neighbor, George Hazelton, is one of only two other people aware of the full story.

While busy with social engagements on Lily's behalf, and worrying if Reggie really was murdered, Frances learns of mysterious burglaries plaguing London's elite. The investigation brings death to her doorstep, and Frances rallies her wits, a circle of gossips, and the ever-chivalrous Mr. Hazelton to uncover the truth.

©2018 Dianne Freeman (P)2018 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

This book has everything!

Over the past several years I've listening to a lot of audio books and never written a review because I never found one that I thought review writing would be worth it. But this book has everything! It's so entertaining - with family, humor, possible love entanglement, murders, thefts and mystery. I can't wait till the follow-up book!

More like a romance than a mystery...

the reader did a fine job, only a few mispronounced words. the characters were interesting and the story was too. however it was a very simplistic mystery and I had it figured out by chapter 7. definitely not what I would call a whodunit or even a cozy mystery. reminded me more of MC Beaton Regency Romance novels.

Delightful!

Finally a female lead who isn't too "modern" for the setting. A clever tale that somehow reminded me of Conan Doyle. Looking forward to the next one.

Great read!

I rarely write reviews, but this book was fantastic! I read/listen to a lot of mysteries and this book was charming and interesting without being far-fetched.

Predicable

No mystery here. Not only could the reader guess what was coming next in this story, it was pretty clear what would be coming up in the next novel in this series. Aside from that it was fine.

an interesting start on a series

This book recommend by audible. it is set in early 20th century and looks
at britttiish society from an American viewpoint. Differentiation of voices is not as good as some but reading is still interesting.

Nice light entertainment

The story is simple and mildly entertaining. Nicely written with good characterization. Relaxing to listen to as the reader has a pleasant voice. Did not find it annoying as some did. Moving on through the series.

Wonderful read

A delicious blend of a pleasant narration, intrigue and unexpected turns of events makes this book a wonderful addition to my library!

Really good

I really enjoyed the story and the characters. It won’t leave you disappointed. I think the story was well written

A fine heroine

A new first person series giving us a heroine with a lively inner life, gifts for social discernment and an eye for detecting. I feel she’d enjoy meeting Rhys Bowen’s Georgie and that her hero may well already know Darcy.