A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder

Countess of Harleigh Mysteries, Book 3

By: Dianne Freeman

Narrated by: Sarah Zimmerman

Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

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’ 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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kept me guessing

Good book. I love all the voices of the different characters. This book kept me guessing. I was sure it was one thing and couldn't figure out how there was still 2 hours left in the book. Boy was I wrong. Great twists and turns. Great book for walking, it makes you want to walk more just so you can keep listening.

Nice next story

I enjoyed the narrator, she does an excellent job reading in everyone’s voices.
I liked the story, too. It did get a little tedious at times, then it sped right up at the end.
All in all, a lovely book!!

Another delightful mystery!

Delicious out-in-the-country murder mystery with both intrigue and humor…and a touch of romance.

Wit, intrigue, and suspense

I couldn’t stop listening to it. I ended up listening for eight hours straight cause I just had to know who it was so many twist and turns in so much humor and wits thrown into this. I really wish they would turn this into a TV series.

love this series

I'm so thrilled to find a new author. Dianne Freeman mysteries are charming , humorous and suspenseful. Sarah Zimmerman is excellent. I'm looking forward to the next audio book.

Fun romp

Solid installment. Reader occasionally misses with the voices but writing makes if easy to know which character is speaking. A bit of mustache twirling at the end and little explanation of how the intended victim and murderer ended up together or maybe missed it.

The performance is what puts these stories over the top!

This is the third of this series I've listened to and each story has been well written and lots of fun. The performance of the reader has been excellent and I've already researched her for some of the other books she has narrated. I hope she always is used for Dianne Freeman's work.

The best of the series

I have now read all three and hope there will be more. Humor romance murder and British class conflict make for interesting and mostly lighthearted reading

Wonderful!! Enjoyed every minute.

Lovely reading. Great characters. Suspense mixed well with light humor. Could not stop listening. More please.

Fun, Adventurous, mystery

Love the characters and their interactions. The narrator in this series is superb! She keeps me laughing and in suspense at the same time.