Murder at Keyhaven Castle
  • Published: 15 November 2022
  • ISBN: 9781496738356
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $35.00

Murder at Keyhaven Castle

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With her wedding to Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst just days away, strong-willed American ex-pat Stella Kendrick is the talk of Edwardian society—and the focus of a deadly mystery—in Clara McKenna’s third historical mystery set in England’s New Forest region at the turn of the 20th century.

With her wedding to Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst just days away, strong-willed American ex-pat Stella Kendrick is the talk of Edwardian society—and the focus of a deadly mystery—in Clara McKenna’s third historical mystery set in England’s New Forest region at the turn of the 20th century.

Between ornate bridal gown fittings and meetings with Lyndy’s distant relatives, Stella finally feels less like an out-of-place American and more like a respected aristocrat. Everything changes as the arrival of an anonymous gift and return of her overbearing father cast a dark shadow over the festivities, conjuring difficult memories and new fears . . .
 
Tensions intensify when a daytrip to Southampton ends with a suspicious stranger getting trampled by a horse-drawn cab. Before anyone can explain why the victim possessed a newspaper clipping about the upcoming ceremony at Morrington Hall, tragedy strikes again, this time resulting in a murder that turns Stella’s world completely upside down while implicating one of Lyndy’s well-regarded family members . . .
 
Stella and Lyndy rush to connect two very different crimes and identify the guilty culprit hiding among elite wedding guests. But as the couple blows the lid off of scandalous secrets, they realize that catching this killer—and living to tell the tale—may prove as impossible as closing the class divide.
  • Published: 15 November 2022
  • ISBN: 9781496738356
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $35.00
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Praise for Murder at Keyhaven Castle

Praise for Murder at Keyhaven Castle
 
“This story appeals to the mystery lover but also to the reader who enjoys a tale of a unique and very accomplished couple. Very strongly recommended.” —Historical Novel Society (Editor’s Choice)


“An intriguing peek into British society with likeable, believable characters, a fast-moving plot, and a surprising, very happy ending.” —Suspense Magazine
 
“The two appealing leads are fully fleshed out.” —Publishers Weekly
 
 “An American marrying into an aristocratic family faces prejudice and peril in 1905 England…The sleuthing couple unearth surprising revelations in an appealing continuation of their adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Even with murder involved, the sprightly dialogue, interesting characters, and intwined intrigue offsets the violence so the cozy mystery air—turn-of-the-century style—is easily maintained.” —New York Journal of Books
 
“Murder at Keyhaven Castle is like reading a Masterpiece Theater script. It wasn’t just about murder. It was a period piece, and if you enjoy grand castles, elaborate gowns, uppity royalty, devious killers, and a bit of respectable romance I highly recommend this novel.” —Mystery & Suspense Magazine
 
“a delightful, thoroughly enjoyable book, with an attractive young couple as protagonists...Highly recommend.” —Aunt Agatha’s Bookstore (Ann Arbor, MI)
 

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