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A Daughter's Guide to Mothers and Murder
by Dianne Freeman
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