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  • A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

  • By: Dianne Freeman
  • Narrated by: Karen Cass
  • Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)

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A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

By: Dianne Freeman
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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Summary

In this exciting historical mystery debut set in Victorian England, a wealthy young widow encounters the pleasures - and scandalous pitfalls - of a London social season.

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 neighbour, 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. A killer is in their midst, perhaps even among her sister’s suitors. And Frances must unmask the villain before Lily’s season - and their lives - come to a most unseemly end.

©2018 Dianne Freeman (P)2018 W. F. Howes Ltd
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"A mystery that's witty and fun, with just the right amount of danger and romance to keep you turning pages." (Alyssa Maxwell)

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Fun and clever mystery

If you like your murders to be investigated with wit and intelligence, you'll enjoy this book. The narration is very, very good.

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Very enjoyable.

A funny, entertaining story with great characters and excellent narration. I can’t wait to start the next one.

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Very different my usual books

I normally listen to regency romances but stubled on this book book in the "you might also like" section and gave it a go. The story was very good with a nice twist but I wish all the men had not sounded the same in the narration.

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fantastic!

went looking for a cosy ish mystery, gaslamp era, female led, not too much police and some manners and society gossip and found this included on audible! enjoyed it far more than I expected and going to dove into the rest of the series. definitely recommend

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I picked it on a whim

I picked this on a whim and wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy it, but by the end of the was desperate to know if I had it right! I actually very much enjoyed this book, the narrator did a great job and I am looking forward to the next one!

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I loved this book

Honestly I don’t remember when I listened to such an interesting book. If you love good drama this is the book for you .

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Great book

My first book from this author. A very pleasant surprise. Good characters, good plot, unexpected resolution. Pleasant narration. A nice, cosy read.

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Good simple story

Enjoyed listening to this stress free story. Story teller enriched this with a rich variety of voices

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Accent distracting

The story is lovely and the narrator was pretty good, but the inconsistent American accents were really distracting. You might not notice it if you’re not American, but it really stuck out for me.

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Very enjoyable audio book

Loved this novel , very easy listening , didn’t work out murderer !
Would recommend . Fifteen word recommendation .

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