A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder: Countess of Harleigh Mysteries Series, Book 5
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On the eve of her marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. 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. At the request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor, Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding. Meanwhile, Frances's mother has invited Mr. Bainbridge, and Frances fears the nuptials may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons.
On the day itself, Frances is relieved that Madeline's father is not among the guests at the church. The reason, however, is most unfortunate: Mr. Connor is found murdered in his home. More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene—
holding the murder weapon.
Powerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies. Frances and George put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo's name. But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the feuding families, but also in their own. With a killer determined to evade discovery—even if it means taking another life—Frances's newlywed days will be perilous indeed ...
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Dianne Freeman. (2022). A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder: Countess of Harleigh Mysteries Series, Book 5. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dianne Freeman. 2022. A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder: Countess of Harleigh Mysteries Series, Book 5. Recorded Books, Inc.
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MLA Citation (style guide)Dianne Freeman. A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder: Countess of Harleigh Mysteries Series, Book 5. Unabridged Recorded Books, Inc, 2022.
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Set in February 1900, Agatha winner Freeman’s zesty fifth Countess of Harleigh mystery (after 2021’s A Fiancée’s Guide to First Wives and Murder) opens the night before widowed countess Frances Wynn weds her detecting partner, George Hazelton. Commenting that “family, like a rich dessert, is a treat best enjoyed in small portions,” Frances finds her colorful relations a strain in the days before the nuptials. Her brother Alonzo, who’s smitten with wealthy debutante Madeline Connor, persuades her to invite Madeline and her parents James and Willa to the intimate celebration. Unbeknownst to Frances, her mother has also invited millionaire Peter Bainbridge, James Connor’s arch enemy. Frances is grateful that James sends his regrets, and the wedding goes off without a hitch. Then James turns up beaten and stabbed, with Alonzo standing over him, knife in hand. When Alonzo is arrested, Frances and George postpone their honeymoon to find the real killer. Even as they uncover shady business dealings, clandestine loves, and family secrets, the newlyweds seek quiet moments together. Clever plotting matches appealing characterizations. Freeman continues to delight. Agent: Melissa Edwards, Stonesong.
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Set in 1900s London, Freeman's fifth installment in the "Countess of Harleigh" series (following A Fianc�e's Guide to First Wives and Murder) takes listeners on an entertaining romp through the parlors and dressing rooms of Victorian society. Frances Wynn, the widowed Countess of Harleigh, is poised to marry lawyer George Hazelton. Despite a troubling feud between two of the guests and a potentially explosive love triangle involving Frances's brother, the wedding goes off without a hitch. Just as the newlyweds are preparing to set off on their honeymoon, disaster strikes. Frances's brother is accused of murder, and George and Frances must prove his innocence. Narrator Sarah Zimmerman's pitch-perfect narration adorns this production, keeping the momentum going with well-timed pacing. Zimmerman's depiction of Frances is well-rounded, capturing her exasperation with her meddling family, her tender feelings for her new husband, and her frank enjoyment of the investigation. Other characters, including stalwart George and Frances's twittering mother, are equally well executed. VERDICT This charmingly narrated audio will appeal to followers of the series and fans of Victorian cozies and light romantic mysteries. Previous knowledge of the series is helpful but not necessary.--Sarah Hashimoto
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