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A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder
A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder | Dianne Freeman
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How far will some go to safeguard a secret? In the latest novel in Dianne Freeman's witty and delightful historical mystery series, the adventurous Countess Harleigh finds out . . . 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 each year, 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 or a second husband--and is expecting to spend a quiet few months in London with her almost-engaged sister, Lily, until the throng returns. 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? 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 . . .
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ElizaMarie
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I liked this one, but not as much as book one. Book one drew me in. This one, the mystery/murder story was a little lack luster. But I loved the characters, which, of course, is why I am going to continue with this series! I really like all the old-timey rules and staff in it.

I finished my rat (#AudioCrochet).
#NextInSeries

RaeLovesToRead Awwww!! 💕 2w
dabbe 🤩🤩🤩 2w
Crazeedi Cute!!! 2w
Ruthiella Too cute! 🐀😃 2w
BookmarkTavern Adorable! 🥰 2w
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magyklyXdelish
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Just as cute and charming as the first one!!

Thanks @Lauranahe for choosing the first for LMPBC - I‘m hooked into this series now ♥️

Free Space for #BookSpinBingo

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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BayouGirl85
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I never really gave cozy mysteries much thought but Freeman has hooked me in. Francis has such a bright mind like a relative of Sherlock Holmes.

February Book 9/25 #LitsyLove #bookspinbingo

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CoffeeK8
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A fun second book in this regency romance/mystery series. Frances once again goes looking to solve a murder, this time the death of her friend Mary who may (or may not) be a blackmailer. She‘s aided and encouraged by her love interest, George, to my keep investigating. (I read this last week but forgot to post)

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CoffeeK8
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Another lovely #audiowalk

BookishMe Such a stunning sight 💛😍💚 4y
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HOTPock3tt
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This was really boring compared to the first one 😕 I did enjoy the storyline between the MC‘s!!! 🎉 but moments with them were few and far between. The mystery they were trying to figure out was extremely boring, but I fell in love with Lady Harleigh and Mr Hazelton since the first book so I‘m in it for the long haul. Going to read the third one. I wouldn‘t recommend this installment unless you are ALREADY on board. ⭐️ ⭐️ 1/2 out of 5
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BarbaraTheBibliophage Good job. Sorry it wasn‘t such a great book! ♥️👊🏻📚 4y
HOTPock3tt @BarbaraTheBibliophage it‘s ok! I‘m sure I‘ll read the next one anyways 😆 4y
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BookofWords
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A lady‘s guide takes us back to Britain and mystery in the 1899s. A little boring from time to time but we watch Frances play sleuth.

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SW-T
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A nice mystery with just a hint of romance. Enjoyed Frances, George, Charles, Hettie, and Lottie trying to discover if Mary was killed because she was a blackmailer or not. Lily was a bit annoying but provided family tension. Between a pick and so-so but I liked the resolution and that the romance wasn‘t primary in this one. Enjoyable read overall.

#mystery

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melissanorr
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A solid second book in this #historical #cozymystery series. I was a little worried that the super obvious suspect was going to be the murderer but Freeman managed to keep me in the dark almost to the very end.

I very much enjoyed Frances, George, Hettie, and Jenny as well as the new secondary characters. I was hoping that Lily would be better in this but she is actually worse than in the first book!

#CozyInTheSun @librarybelle @ferskner

Librarybelle I picked up an ARC of this at ALA! 5y
ferskner I love that cover! 5y
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writerlibrarian
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The second book in Freeman‘s series has Lady Frances investigating murder, fraud while managing her independance and her extending family. I was happy to read about Frances‘ life and how she is slowly standing on her own, taking care of herself. All women characters have layers. They are not perfect but they are really interesting.

The mystery kept me reading and the culprits got what they deserved.

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Game 5. In Boston. I'm backing the Blues. I'm almost done with this novel. It's quite entertaining. #readingandwatchinghockey for maybe next to last time of the season.

Bookcation74 Go Bruins! 😉 5y
writerlibrarian @Bookcation74 Story wise, the BLues make a more interesting and dramatic choice. The whole 49 years wait to get back in the Final, never having won a game in the Final until this year and cherry on top it is against the 🐻 whom they faced the last time. A writer couldn't have written it better. 😉 (edited) 5y
writerlibrarian Blues win. 😀🙂 Gloria 🎶🎶🎶🎶 (edited) 5y
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MayaB1226 As a St. Louisian… Go Blues!! 💙🏒💙 5y
MayaB1226 And I‘m totally with you on the narrative conceits of the Blues winning, @writerlibrarian! 5y
Bookcation74 @writerlibrarian very good point, and the drama continues... 😀 5y
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writerlibrarian
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Firsr and last rays of sunshine of the day. I'm comfy and enjoying the light pouring in softly in the mezzanine library. It's time like this that I love my really soft leather chair and practical ottoman. I'm almost at 60% of this cozy historical mystery. It's quite good. #comfychair

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writerlibrarian
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Game 3. It's Gloria time. Go Blues. Last Saturday of hockey of the season until next October. I'm already stalking some players IG to get my daily hockey fix. It's gonna be a long summer. #readingandwatchinghockey

Suet624 For some reason I thought the next game was Monday. Gah! I have to get settled on the couch and start fretting. 5y
writerlibrarian 3-0 🐻 ☹️. It's 4-1 🐻. 5-1 Bennington got pulled. (edited) 5y
Ericalambbrown Boooooo! I was hoping if I didn‘t watch the Blues would do better. They seem to lose when I watch. 5y
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New book. The plan is to sit in my lounge chair on the patio, with ice water and enjoy the only sunny day of the week-end with Freeman's newest historical mystery. #summerreading