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A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder by Dianne Freeman

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adreann's review against another edition

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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

3.0

cowboylikestoread43's review

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mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

In this fourth installment, Lady Frances has sent her mother and daughter off to Paris to freshen up everyone's wardrobe. She is amazed when a young woman, Irina, arrives at her home in London, claiming to be her fiance George's first wife. While George had worked with her in France, he insists that he does not have the relationship that she claims. Nevertheless, Frances invites Irina to be her house guest while they figure out the story in an effort to stem the tide of gossip. The plot thickens when Irina is found strangled in the garden between Frances's house and George's house. I enjoyed this one very much, I liked the plot around the Russian royal family, the look into theater life, and especially the character of Frances' Aunt whose name I can't remember. This was enjoyable and I can't wait for the next.

ptaradactyl's review against another edition

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funny 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

3.25

A fun, quick and cozy read. You know what you’re getting, and you enjoy the journey

a2_rache11's review

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4.0

4.5⭐️

zainub_reads's review

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

4.0

onceupon_longago's review

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lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

phillyhart's review

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This book was my favourite of the four in this series so far. I wanted to see more of Alicia Stoke-Whitney after the first book, and this one delivered. I enjoyed very much how her character developed, and I’m hoping for more in future books. She’s written with more depth to her than many of the other characters in the books. Aunt Hetty’s story was also developed more in this book, and again I’d like more of her. The murder victim was a colourful character, much more so than previously, which was a nice touch. I worked out the murderer quite early on, but then that’s not what I read the books for. These are not Agatha Christie-level plots. But you’re looking for an easy, cosy murder / romance / historical novel without expecting too much, this could be for you.