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  • Published: 26 May 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496725554
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $32.99

Murder at Morrington Hall



With culture clashes, scandal, and grudges mounting between the upper-class families, American heiress Stella Kendrick and her betrothed Viscount Lyndy must search for the truth before their new life together is destroyed in Clara McKenna's first lighthearted historical mystery set in England's New Forest region at the turn of the 20th century.

Stella Kendrick is an all-American heiress who can’t be tamed. But when the lively aspiring equine trainer tangles with British aristocracy, she meets her match—and a murderer . . .
 
Like the Thoroughbreds she rides across the Kentucky countryside, Stella takes adventure by the reins when she’s asked to attend a mysterious wedding in rural England. But once she arrives at the lush Morrington Hall estate, her cold, ambitious father reveals that he has arranged to give away his daughter as bride to the Earl of Atherly’s financially strapped son . . .
 
Stella refuses to be sold off like a prized pony. Yet there’s something intriguing about her groom-to-be, the roguish Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst. The unlikely pair could actually be on the right track with each other . . . until they find the vicar who was to marry them dead in the library. Now, Stella and Lyndy must put their marriage on hold to prevent an unbridled criminal from destroying their new life together right out of the gate . . .
 
“Delightful . . . Eccentric, humorous characters add to the intrigue . . . Fans of historical cozies will be enchanted.”
Publishers Weekly
 
“Well-drawn characters, a richly described historical setting with details of horse racing, and a tentative romance distinguish this agreeable cozy.”
Booklist

  • Published: 26 May 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496725554
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $32.99

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Praise for Murder at Morrington Hall
"McKenna's delightful debut and series launch introduces feisty American heiress and horse breeder Stella Kendrick and Viscount Lyndy Lyndhurst...Eccentric, humorous characters add to the intrigue of catching the murderer...Fans of historical cozies will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly

"McKenna's series kickoff will warm the hearts of fans who cherish all things Edwardian." --KirkusReviews

"Well-drawn characters, a richly described historical setting with details of horses and horse racing, and a tentative romance distinguish this agreeable cozy." --Booklist

"Get ready for an entertaining combination of Pride and Prejudice, the game of Clue, and an Agatha Christie-type plot...What adds to the reader's enjoyment is the growing relationship between the intended bride and groom, who are both lovers of horses and horse riding. The denouement is both surprising and satisfying." --Mystery Scene Magazine

"Unexpected twists and turns and a clever ending...Hopefully, her next one will have just as much quirkiness and fun."
--Historical Novels Review

"With her unconventional, contrary ways, American heiress Stella lays siege to every notion of decorum held dear by her soon-to-be British in-laws, but she and their elegant son Lyndy find more in common than either thought possible. Together, Stella and Lyndy make a delicious pair. They'll win your hearts as they win each other's in this charming, clever mystery!" --Alyssa Maxwell, author of Murder at Crossways

"Murder at Morrington Hall proves to be a delightful read. While educating her readers about the social history of the era, Clara McKenna also provides us with a challenging mystery to solve." --Newport Plain Talk

"It will take more than an arranged marriage and a murder to thwart Stella Kendrick in this compelling mystery filled with twists and turns, intriguing characters, and rich historical detail. I fell in love with the clever and spirited Stella and her charming fiancé Lyndy as they navigate the perils posed by both romance and intrigue; I cannot wait to see what the future holds for them!"--Ashley Weaver, author of An Act of Villainy

"Witty from the start, Clara McKenna has crafted a clever mystery. A pair of wickedly winning sleuths--one horse-loving, headstrong American heiress and the handsome Viscount she's meant to marry--makes for fabulous fun." --Nancy Herriman, author of the Bess Ellyott mysteries