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acaticha's review against another edition
I loved the other books in the series but simply couldn’t get into this one. Didn’t even finish the book after trying to go back to it over the course of a year… might try and start the next one in the series & see if the series can recover.
colorfulleo92's review
3.0
A Victorian murder mystery third in a series. Wasn't detailed that this was the third in my book app and maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I'll read them in order, but this was an okay book. Have an slight issue with historical murder mystery, don't know why really but I don't seem to get invested in the story as I would like.
katreader's review against another edition
5.0
A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER by Dianne Freeman
The Third Countess of Harleigh Mystery
In order to avoid a scandal Frances Wynn, the Countess of Harleigh, devises a plan. Lily and Leo need not elope, they will simply push the wedding up by a few weeks stating they just wanted a quiet affair with close family and friends. Since her neighbor, George Hazelton, is hosting a shooting party at his brother's estate, everyone would be welcome to stay for the week and culminate the festivities with the wedding. Things are off to a bumpy start, however, with Leo's bickering sisters and a runaway luggage cart at the station. Mishaps continue to plague the party. Are these merely accidents or is someone targeting one of the guests? Frances and George team up once more to investigate. Will the mischief stop Lily and Leo's wedding? Or will it put an end to Frances and George altogether?
A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER brings a complex mystery to a country house party. The fact that all of the "accidents" appear so random and target such a variety of people, from staff to guests, make the mystery that much more intriguing. I love the relationship between Frances and George, how they compliment and work with each other. I also appreciate how their relationship isn't perfect. They have doubts and get angry but ultimately communicate and work things out.
The third Countess of Harleigh Mystery is a story of family. Not only do we have the blending of families with the upcoming wedding of Lily and Leo, as well as the soon to be announcement of Frances and George, but the way family members deal with each other. We see the bickering of sisters, the plight of the son-in-law in regards to family business, and the varied actions and reactions of mothers.
A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER is a multilayered historical mystery that shows the importance of family in its many different forms. I absolutely love this series and this book and look forward to returning to Victorian England with the Countess of Harleigh soon.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
The Third Countess of Harleigh Mystery
In order to avoid a scandal Frances Wynn, the Countess of Harleigh, devises a plan. Lily and Leo need not elope, they will simply push the wedding up by a few weeks stating they just wanted a quiet affair with close family and friends. Since her neighbor, George Hazelton, is hosting a shooting party at his brother's estate, everyone would be welcome to stay for the week and culminate the festivities with the wedding. Things are off to a bumpy start, however, with Leo's bickering sisters and a runaway luggage cart at the station. Mishaps continue to plague the party. Are these merely accidents or is someone targeting one of the guests? Frances and George team up once more to investigate. Will the mischief stop Lily and Leo's wedding? Or will it put an end to Frances and George altogether?
A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER brings a complex mystery to a country house party. The fact that all of the "accidents" appear so random and target such a variety of people, from staff to guests, make the mystery that much more intriguing. I love the relationship between Frances and George, how they compliment and work with each other. I also appreciate how their relationship isn't perfect. They have doubts and get angry but ultimately communicate and work things out.
The third Countess of Harleigh Mystery is a story of family. Not only do we have the blending of families with the upcoming wedding of Lily and Leo, as well as the soon to be announcement of Frances and George, but the way family members deal with each other. We see the bickering of sisters, the plight of the son-in-law in regards to family business, and the varied actions and reactions of mothers.
A LADY'S GUIDE TO MISCHIEF AND MURDER is a multilayered historical mystery that shows the importance of family in its many different forms. I absolutely love this series and this book and look forward to returning to Victorian England with the Countess of Harleigh soon.
FTC Disclosure – The publisher sent me a digital ARC provided through NetGalley, in the hopes I would review it.
mec09206's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC from Netgalley for my review.
I'll admit I chose this book based on title and description alone. I had never heard of this series until this book appeared as an option on my screen. I am so glad that I found it and was able to read it. Even though I had never read the previous two, I was able to get the gist quickly and understand the relationships in the book. I didn't feel like I was missing something from not having read the previous two. The prose fit the genre and the storytelling. I thoroughly enjoyed how the book balanced humor, wit, and mystery while losing none of its charm. While it did seem to drag in a few places I understood by the end why some of those pieces were added. I was honestly guessing up until a certain point in the book where we learned more from Hazelton. Using good old fashioned sleuthing skills and powers of deduction, Lady Harleigh was a wonderful narrator who easily pulled me into her world of Mischief and Murder. After reading this novel, I find myself persuaded to pursue reading the first two in the series and cannot wait until the release of the fourth.
I'll admit I chose this book based on title and description alone. I had never heard of this series until this book appeared as an option on my screen. I am so glad that I found it and was able to read it. Even though I had never read the previous two, I was able to get the gist quickly and understand the relationships in the book. I didn't feel like I was missing something from not having read the previous two. The prose fit the genre and the storytelling. I thoroughly enjoyed how the book balanced humor, wit, and mystery while losing none of its charm. While it did seem to drag in a few places I understood by the end why some of those pieces were added. I was honestly guessing up until a certain point in the book where we learned more from Hazelton. Using good old fashioned sleuthing skills and powers of deduction, Lady Harleigh was a wonderful narrator who easily pulled me into her world of Mischief and Murder. After reading this novel, I find myself persuaded to pursue reading the first two in the series and cannot wait until the release of the fourth.
delaney572e4's review
3.0
Not as good as the other ones in terms of mystery or romance, but still fun.
berlinbibliophile's review
4.0
A really fun mystery. I thought for sure the culprit would be one of the guests! It was cool to see more of Fiona again. And I'm excited to find out how things change now that Frances can be open about her engagement. There's sure to be more shenanigans!
rcoffey22's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
beverlie's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5