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Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'
A Daughter's Guide to Mothers and Murder by Dianne Freeman
1 review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
“A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder” is the 8th book in the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries. It could be read as a standalone, but the characters’ personalities and interactions make more sense if you’ve read the whole series.
In this book, Frances and her husband, George, are taking care of some family business in France and decide to stay in Paris for a bit, enjoying their newlywed status. Soon they are recruited by their friend, Inspector Cadieux, to help investigate a cold case from a year ago…one with a surprising, and very famous, new suspect. Frances is also approached by an old friend about vetting a potential suitor of the friend’s daughter. Soon, both tasks converge.
This is a twisty mystery with a more serious message: women, historically, have had few options to escape domestic abuse. I enjoy the regular characters who have quirky personalities and Frances’ tendency to accept people as they are, flaws and all.
This story is great for fans of historical mysteries and the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries.
I received an advance review copy for free from Netgalley and Kensington Publishing, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse