A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder

Praise for the Countess of Harleigh Mystery series


"Fans of witty, lighthearted Victorian mysteries will be enthralled." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW on A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

"This delightful debut historical mystery introduces an appealing and smart female lead who relishes her newfound independence.
The supporting cast of equally captivating characters further complement this atmospheric historical, set in the ballrooms and
breakfast rooms of Victorian London. Fans of Georgette Heyer will appreciate the hints of romance, while aficionados of Deanna
Raybourn or D.M. Quincy will delight in the banter-filled dialogue and period details." --Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW on A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

"If practiced well, the oft-maligned art of gossip can unearth as much evidence as a CSI team...Dianne Freeman handles class disparity with care and has created a world that readers will want to explore in more depth as the series continues." --BookPage on A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder

"Engrossing...Freeman takes a witty look at Victorian polite society. Historical mystery fans will be delighted."--Publishers Weekly on A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder

"A charming period mystery with enough sexual tension and credible suspects to keep the reader guessing."--Kirkus on A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder

"The full cast of talkative aristocrats, the lighthearted tone, and the fast pace will keep readers actively engaged. This would make a wonderful introduction to cozy mysteries for fans of Regency or Victorian romance, and it will also hit the mark for followers of Elizabeth Peters and Deanna Raybourn."--Booklist on A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder

"This novel will appeal to readers who love a multi-layered mystery with twists and turns until the very end. So many dead ends turn into leads; so many clues seem meaningless, but then become keys to the solution. In the beginning, what seems to be an ordinary whodunnit becomes anything but, as Frances and George's romance heats up, along with more revelations that pull the reader along." --Historical Novels Review on A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder

"Wide-ranging and absorbing and includes some clever surprises." --Mystery Scene on A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder

"Lovers of acrostics and word-puzzles will find much to enjoy in A Lady's Guide to Gossip and Murder and will undoubtedly look forward to Lady Frances's next Lady's Guide adventure." --Criminal Element

"Set in late-Victorian London, this debut is engaging to the end as Frances and friends struggle to get behind the social facades to
the truth." --Booklist on A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

"This lighthearted debut tale of mystery, love, and a delightful sleuth will leave you wanting more--which is presumably just
what Freeman has in mind." --Kirkus Reviews on A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

"Readers will certainly want more of the beautiful, headstrong Countess Frances Wynn after finishing the first book in this
brand-new series." --New York Journal of Books on A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder

"A delightful tale of shenanigans among the British aristocracy. Lady Frances feels very real--not too smart and spunky but no
shrinking violet either." --Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author of the Royal Spyness and Molly Murphy mysteries

"A fantastic blend of history, mystery and humor. I did not want to put it down. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Georgette
Heyer." --Darcie Wilde, National bestselling author of A Useful Woman and A Purely Private Matter

"Lady Harleigh must rally the support of friends and an attractive neighbor to untangle her affairs in this engrossing tale of
aristocratic intrigue. Freeman vividly portrays the opulence of late Victorian life among the British upper crust as Lady Harleigh
takes us into the exclusive ballrooms and drawing rooms of London society in 1899. Deception and trickery abound and nothing is
exactly as it seems." --Rosemary Simpson, author of Lies That Comfort and Betray

"Diane Freeman has penned a mystery that's witty and fun, with just the right amount of danger and romance to keep you turning
pages." --Alyssa Maxwell, author of A Devious Death