A Newlywed's Guide to Fortune and Murder

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From Agatha Award-winning author Dianne Freeman, the 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. In this delightful sixth installment, the American-born newlywed Frances Hazelton finds her honeymoon…

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1 author picked A Newlywed's Guide to Fortune and Murder as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Fedora Amis

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I read this book in two sittings, so it’s a fast read. I could easily visualize scenes thanks to Freeman’s economical and effective descriptions.

What I relate to most personally is her use of characters, especially women who are of middle age or older. In typical historical mysteries in 1900 England, ladies of the upper crust often appear as parlor decorations for tea time. Freeman’s women are much more complex. They can turn on a dime from charming to waspish and never stop manipulating the people around them—without those people having a clue—one more thing.

Freeman has a deliciously understated…

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