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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I enjoyed this mystery set against the backdrop of the theater in Paris that includes well known actress, Sarah Bernhardt, as a suspect. Frances and George Hazelton as a team are able to discover things the police can’t because of their place in society and their connections. With the assistance and insights of friends and family they are able to gain access to the suspects and discover new information. An unexpected twist and a new crime had me reconsidering the direction I thought the story was going. Frances and George make interesting and engaging detectives and their friends and family round out the characters and action nicely. This is the eighth book in the Countess of Harleigh Mystery series and it was easy to jump in and enjoy it. Now I want to go back and read the other books in this series. I recommend this book to readers that enjoy cozy Victorian mysteries.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another exciting whodunit in the Countess of Harleigh mystery series! Dianne Freeman brings all the twists, witty humor, & delightful relationships in A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder. Set in Victorian era Paris, this cozy mystery had me eagerly trying to fit together all the clues to discover the murderer of a Parisian actress.
Frances & George are continuing their honeymoon in Paris when Frances is approached by an old frenemy from England. Alicia Stoke-Whitney’s daughter is being courted by a wealthy American, Carlson Deaver who recently lost his wife in tragic circumstances. Alicia would like Frances to investigate him & make sure he wasn’t responsible for his wife’s unsolved murder. On top of this, Frances’ mother is coming to visit her & her sister who’s experiencing the highs & lows of caring for a newborn without any help. Will her mother be a benefit or detriment to the investigation?
Wow! Frances & George are back. I loved seeing this duo work together to solve a complicated mystery full of twists. I enjoyed the way the famous real life actor Sarah Bernhardt made an appearance in this story & the role she played.
The story gets even more complex with a blackmailer & second murder. Carlson is not a particularly sympathetic fellow, but there are other suspects as well including his own mother. I enjoyed seeing Frances’ mother take part in the investigation & it’s easy to see where Frances gets her talent for sleuthing from. I loved trying to decipher each clue & was shocked at the ending. The way they catch the killer is very creative & fitting.
Highly recommend this book & the entire series to cozy mystery fans! It’s a delightful read with witty banter, a touch of romance, & a creative whodunit. I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are completely my own & voluntarily provided. 4-4.5 stars!
Frances & George are continuing their honeymoon in Paris when Frances is approached by an old frenemy from England. Alicia Stoke-Whitney’s daughter is being courted by a wealthy American, Carlson Deaver who recently lost his wife in tragic circumstances. Alicia would like Frances to investigate him & make sure he wasn’t responsible for his wife’s unsolved murder. On top of this, Frances’ mother is coming to visit her & her sister who’s experiencing the highs & lows of caring for a newborn without any help. Will her mother be a benefit or detriment to the investigation?
Wow! Frances & George are back. I loved seeing this duo work together to solve a complicated mystery full of twists. I enjoyed the way the famous real life actor Sarah Bernhardt made an appearance in this story & the role she played.
The story gets even more complex with a blackmailer & second murder. Carlson is not a particularly sympathetic fellow, but there are other suspects as well including his own mother. I enjoyed seeing Frances’ mother take part in the investigation & it’s easy to see where Frances gets her talent for sleuthing from. I loved trying to decipher each clue & was shocked at the ending. The way they catch the killer is very creative & fitting.
Highly recommend this book & the entire series to cozy mystery fans! It’s a delightful read with witty banter, a touch of romance, & a creative whodunit. I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are completely my own & voluntarily provided. 4-4.5 stars!
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER
By Dianne Freeman
The Eighth Countess of Harleigh Mystery
Frances Hazelton and her husband, George, are enjoying the tail end of their honeymoon in Paris before heading home to London. Alicia Stoke-Whitney also happens to be in town and asks Frances for help. An American whose previous wife was murdered has set his sights on her daughter. The killer was never caught, is it possible he killed her? Before Frances can even start to look into the matter, new evidence has come to light and the Hazleton's friend, Inspector Cadieux, has asked for their assistance. None other than actress Sarah Bernherdt has become a suspect and none of the French gendarme want to risk being reviled worldwide should she be arrested. Happy to be investigating once more the Hazeltons will use their social contacts and deductive powers to follow the trail, wherever it may lead.
I'm always delighted when another Countess of Harleigh Mystery is released as I know I will be in for an entertaining, well plotted, intriguing mystery filled with wonderful characters. This eighth entry in the series deals with relationships, scandals, and the special bond between mothers and daughters. There are several mother daughter duos here and I'm happily surprised in the change in Frances' mother and pleased with her help in the investigation. I truly appreciate how A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER dealt with certain domestic issues that are as timely now as they were then.
I love the investigation, how Frances and George work together as well as with the police. I also grin at how Frances throws herself headlong in, no matter the danger. The mystery was complex, especially as the murder occurred some months prior, with a variety of suspects. Adding the incomparable Sarah Bernhardt to the mix was a fun choice.
A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER shows the strength of a mother's love in a myriad of circumstances while providing an intriguing and thought provoking mystery.
By Dianne Freeman
The Eighth Countess of Harleigh Mystery
Frances Hazelton and her husband, George, are enjoying the tail end of their honeymoon in Paris before heading home to London. Alicia Stoke-Whitney also happens to be in town and asks Frances for help. An American whose previous wife was murdered has set his sights on her daughter. The killer was never caught, is it possible he killed her? Before Frances can even start to look into the matter, new evidence has come to light and the Hazleton's friend, Inspector Cadieux, has asked for their assistance. None other than actress Sarah Bernherdt has become a suspect and none of the French gendarme want to risk being reviled worldwide should she be arrested. Happy to be investigating once more the Hazeltons will use their social contacts and deductive powers to follow the trail, wherever it may lead.
I'm always delighted when another Countess of Harleigh Mystery is released as I know I will be in for an entertaining, well plotted, intriguing mystery filled with wonderful characters. This eighth entry in the series deals with relationships, scandals, and the special bond between mothers and daughters. There are several mother daughter duos here and I'm happily surprised in the change in Frances' mother and pleased with her help in the investigation. I truly appreciate how A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER dealt with certain domestic issues that are as timely now as they were then.
I love the investigation, how Frances and George work together as well as with the police. I also grin at how Frances throws herself headlong in, no matter the danger. The mystery was complex, especially as the murder occurred some months prior, with a variety of suspects. Adding the incomparable Sarah Bernhardt to the mix was a fun choice.
A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER shows the strength of a mother's love in a myriad of circumstances while providing an intriguing and thought provoking mystery.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A