Tuesday, August 11, 2020

SPOTLIGHT - HISTORICAL MYSTERY - A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER by Dianne Freeman

A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER
A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #3
by Dianne Freeman
Publication Date: July 28th 2020
Kensington Books
Genre: Historical Mystery

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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 fiancĂ©, 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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Author Info
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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Giveaway
During the Blog Tour, we are giving away a copy of A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder + a $10 Amazon Gift Card! To enter, please use the Gleam form below. The giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on August 21st. You must be 18 or older to enter. 

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Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, August 3 Review & Excerpt at Probably at the Library 
Tuesday, August 4 Interview at Chicks, Rogues, and Scandals 
Wednesday, August 5 Review at Books, Cooks, Looks 
Thursday, August 6 Feature at The Lit Bitch 
Friday, August 7 Review at Bookish Rantings 
Monday, August 10 Review at History from a Woman’s Perspective 
Tuesday, August 11 Review at Bookworlder Feature at The Book Junkie Reads 
Wednesday, August 12 Review at Hallie Reads 
Thursday, August 13 Review at Book Bustle 
Friday, August 14 Review & Excerpt at Gwendalyn's Books 
Monday, August 17 Review & Interview at Jorie Loves A Story 
Tuesday, August 18 Review at YA, It's Lit 
Wednesday, August 19 Review at Books and Zebras 
Thursday, August 20 Feature at I'm Into Books 
Friday, August 21 Review at Passages to the Past

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