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Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder
Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder | Dianne Freeman
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"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. In this charming fifth installment, Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, finds her wedding day overshadowed by murder . . . 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 wedding may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons. On the day itself, Frances is relieved to note that Madeline's father is not among the guests assembled at the church. The reason for his absence, however, turns out to be 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 alongside his fortune. Frances and George agree to put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo's name. But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the Bainbridge and Connor families, but also in their own. And with a killer determined to evade discovery at any cost--even if it means taking another life--Frances's first days as a newlywed will be perilous indeed . . .
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Just_reading
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“We all knew what she meant. Heavens, the bird in the covered cage probably knew what she meant.”

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SW-T
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Book five of a charming Victorian mystery series. If you like the other books in the series, you‘ll like this one too. Fun to see the characters grow and interact as the series progresses.

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MrsK This is sitting near the top of the TBR. Loved all the previous books, so I‘m definitely looking forward to reading this one. 2y
SW-T @MrsK Hope you enjoy it. Happy reading! 📚🙂 2y
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melissanorr
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I haven't been able to read much for the last week as I've had a nasty cold. This might be just what I need to get back into it as I have the weekend off! I think my goal will be to read two of my digital ARCs (that I am woefully behind on) and two paper books @Andrew65

Andrew65 Good luck and hope you are feeling better soon. 😊 2y
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