Pure unadulterated fun (Publishers Weekly) for fans of Ashley Weaver, Deanna Raybourn, and Tasha Alexander, the Agatha Award-winning Countess of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the high society of Victorian England with a touch of romance, an appealing and independent female lead, and rich Historical detail. .. .
With a killer determined to evade discovery--even if it means taking another life--Frances\'s newlywed days will be perilous indeed .
But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the feuding families, but also in their own.
Frances and George put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo\'s name.
Powerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies.
More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene--holding the murder weapon.
Connor is found murdered in his home.
The reason, however, is most unfortunate: Mr.
On the day itself, Frances is relieved that Madeline\'s father is not among the guests at the church.
Bainbridge, and Frances fears the nuptials may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons.
Meanwhile, Frances\'s mother has invited Mr.
At the request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor, Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding.
The Connors and the Bainbridges, two families of American robber barons, have taken up residence in London, and their bitter rivalry is spilling over into the highest social circles.
On the eve of her Marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. . .
In this charming fifth installment, Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, finds her wedding day overshadowed by murder .
Pure unadulterated fun (Publishers Weekly) for fans of Ashley Weaver, Deanna Raybourn, and Tasha Alexander, the Agatha Award-winning Countess of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the high society of Victorian England with a touch of romance, an appealing and independent female lead, and rich Historical detail
