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dandelia's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the mystery in this more than in the first book and Frances and George are so cute
madeline33's review against another edition
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
3.75
jesenovecrn's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
charlierose22's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
magdalenahai's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Jostain syystä tämän sarjan eka osa oli jäänyt kesken. Mutta tämä toinenhan toimi oikein hyvin leppoisana iltalukemisena. Päähenkilössä on mukavasti särmiä ja romanttinen kohde on symppis ja selvästi oma hahmonsa. Juonikin toimi kivasti. Jatkoin heti kolmanteen osaan.
emeraldrina's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A great improvement on book one! The mystery was much more complex and intriguing, and George and Frances both evolved as characters a lot better.
elenamcnamee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A charming continuation of Lady Harleigh's detective adventures! Dianne Freeman is somehow able to write a relaxing and reflective story, that simultaneously unlocks a sense of adventure and self examination for the reader in the process! It's the comfort series I didn't know I was looking for! Five stars!
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this second book in the Countess of Harleigh Mystery series! For those who like clean, historical mysteries with a touch of romance, handsome cheeky suitors, and smart heroines, then you might like this series. Frances unwittingly gets entangled in another mystery when the woman she introduced her cousin to winds up murdered. When her cousin Charles is accused of the murder, Lady Frances teams up with her neighbor and love interest once again to try to find the real killer.
Love her neighbor and hopefully future husband George! He's funny, smart, and cheeky at times. They both together make a great team and the flirting that goes on back and forth makes for a fun read. Looking forward to future adventures with these two.
Love her neighbor and hopefully future husband George! He's funny, smart, and cheeky at times. They both together make a great team and the flirting that goes on back and forth makes for a fun read. Looking forward to future adventures with these two.
katreader's review against another edition
5.0
A LADY'S GUIDE TO GOSSIP AND MURDER by Dianne Freeman
The Second Countess of Harleigh Mystery
While most of the aristocracy has left for their country estates Frances, the Countess of Harleigh, is content to stay in London. Her home is actually bustling as Aunt Hetty is helping her brother-in-law make sense of his investments, Lily is preparing for her wedding, and sweet, but socially awkward and clumsy, Lottie has come to visit from America. Frances herself has been occupied with a bit of matchmaking. When Frances introduced her cousin Charles to Mary Archer, she thought the two would make a good match. Surprised when Charles told her they didn't suit, she is absolutely stunned to learn that Mary was murdered! Even more alarming are notes with all manner of gossip found hidden in Mary's house. With a keen investigative mind Frances joins her friend and neighbor George Hazelton in sorting through the gossip, and proving her cousin innocent of murder!
The second Countess of Harleigh Mystery is a fantastic addition to the series. I loved every minute of it, from the multilayered characters to the well plotted mystery. This historical mystery has a modern sensibility. It engages readers with contemporary themes and ideas while remaining true to its time period with wonderful Victorian detail.
The independent nature of the women here is admirable, especially as seen in the Victorian era. Even those women living the traditional "suitable" roles have minds of their own. There are no simpering misses or mistresses here! While I quite liked Lily in the first book in the series I was a bit taken aback by her behavior here. I fear Lily is on her way to becoming a Victorian Bridezilla! While I value Frances's independent nature and understand her need to be on her own I absolutely love how the relationship between Frances and George is developing. I admit the last lines of the novel had me grinning.
A LADY'S GUIDE TO GOSSIP AND MURDER is a delightful novel filled with charming characters and a perplexing mystery.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
The Second Countess of Harleigh Mystery
While most of the aristocracy has left for their country estates Frances, the Countess of Harleigh, is content to stay in London. Her home is actually bustling as Aunt Hetty is helping her brother-in-law make sense of his investments, Lily is preparing for her wedding, and sweet, but socially awkward and clumsy, Lottie has come to visit from America. Frances herself has been occupied with a bit of matchmaking. When Frances introduced her cousin Charles to Mary Archer, she thought the two would make a good match. Surprised when Charles told her they didn't suit, she is absolutely stunned to learn that Mary was murdered! Even more alarming are notes with all manner of gossip found hidden in Mary's house. With a keen investigative mind Frances joins her friend and neighbor George Hazelton in sorting through the gossip, and proving her cousin innocent of murder!
The second Countess of Harleigh Mystery is a fantastic addition to the series. I loved every minute of it, from the multilayered characters to the well plotted mystery. This historical mystery has a modern sensibility. It engages readers with contemporary themes and ideas while remaining true to its time period with wonderful Victorian detail.
The independent nature of the women here is admirable, especially as seen in the Victorian era. Even those women living the traditional "suitable" roles have minds of their own. There are no simpering misses or mistresses here! While I quite liked Lily in the first book in the series I was a bit taken aback by her behavior here. I fear Lily is on her way to becoming a Victorian Bridezilla! While I value Frances's independent nature and understand her need to be on her own I absolutely love how the relationship between Frances and George is developing. I admit the last lines of the novel had me grinning.
A LADY'S GUIDE TO GOSSIP AND MURDER is a delightful novel filled with charming characters and a perplexing mystery.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.