{"product_id":"a-ladys-guide-to-gossip-and-murder-paperback","title":"A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDianne Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe adventurous Countess Harleigh finds out just how far some will go to safeguard a secret in Dianne Freeman's latest witty and delightful historical mystery . . .\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Though American by birth, Frances Wynn, the now-widowed Countess of Harleigh, has adapted admirably to the quirks and traditions of the British aristocracy. On August twelfth, otherwise known as the Glorious Twelfth, most members of the upper class retire to their country estates for grouse-shooting season. Frances has little interest in hunting--for birds \u003ci\u003eor\u003c\/i\u003e a second husband--and is expecting to spend a quiet few months in London with her almost-engaged sister, Lily, until the throng returns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Instead, she's immersed in a shocking mystery when a friend, Mary Archer, is found murdered. Frances had hoped Mary might make a suitable bride for her cousin, Charles, but their courtship recently fizzled out. Unfortunately, this puts Charles in the spotlight--along with dozens of others. It seems Mary had countless notes hidden in her home, detailing the private indiscretions of society's elite. Frances can hardly believe that the genteel and genial Mary was a blackmailer, yet why else would she horde such juicy tidbits? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Aided by her gallant friend and neighbor, George Hazelton, Frances begins assisting the police in this highly sensitive case, learning more about her peers than she ever wished to know. Too many suspects may be worse than none at all--but even more worrying is that the number of victims is increasing too. And unless Frances takes care, she'll soon find herself among them . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Engrossing . . . Freeman takes a witty look at Victorian polite society. Historical mystery fans will be delighted.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDianne Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of the Countess of Harleigh Mystery series. Her debut novel, A LADY'S GUIDE TO ETIQUETTE AND MURDER, won both an Agatha Award and a Lefty Award, and was nominated for the prestigious Mary Higgins Clark Award from Mystery Writers of America. She spent thirty years working in corporate accounting and finance and now writes full-time. Born and raised in Michigan, she and her husband split their time between Michigan and Arizona. Visit her at www.DiFreeman.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760026026272,"sku":"9781496716910","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8828f98307f969cc8cdd06dd2af3e319.webp?v=1780169326","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-ladys-guide-to-gossip-and-murder-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}