{"product_id":"a-brides-guide-to-marriage-and-murder-isbn-9781496731647","title":"A Bride's Guide to Marriage and Murder","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Pure unadulterated fun” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e) for fans of Ashley Weaver, Deanna Raybourn, and Tasha Alexander, the Agatha Award-winning Countess of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the high society of Victorian England with a touch of romance, an independent female lead, and rich historical detail. In this charming historical mystery, Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, finds her wedding day overshadowed by murder . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the eve of her marriage to George Hazelton, Frances has a great deal more on her mind than flowers and seating arrangements. The Connors and the Bainbridges, two families of American robber barons, have taken up residence in London, and their bitter rivalry is spilling over into the highest social circles. At the request of her brother, Alonzo, who is quite taken with Miss Madeline Connor, Frances has invited the Connor family to her wedding. Meanwhile, Frances’s mother has invited Mr. Bainbridge, and Frances fears the nuptials may end up being newspaper-worthy for all the wrong reasons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the day itself, Frances is relieved that Madeline’s father is \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e among the guests at the church. The reason, however, is most unfortunate: Mr. Connor is found murdered in his home. More shocking still, Alonzo is caught at the scene—holding the murder weapon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowerful and ruthless, Connor appears to have amassed a wealth of enemies. Frances and George put their wedding trip on hold to try and clear Alonzo’s name. But there are secrets to sift through, not just in the feuding families, but also in their own. With a killer determined to evade discovery—even if it means taking another life—Frances’s newlywed days will be perilous indeed . . .\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003eA Bride’s Guide to Marriage and Murder\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cu\u003e by Dianne Freeman\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Clever plotting matches appealing characterizations. Freeman continues to delight.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The Victorian backdrop perfectly sets off this amusing and challenging romantic mystery.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “The fifth in Freeman’s “Countess of Harleigh Mystery” series is a delightful cozy that educates readers about the role of women in Victorian England and entertains at the same time.” —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDianne Freeman\u003c\/b\u003e is the acclaimed author of the Agatha and Lefty Award-winning Countess of Harleigh Mysteries, a two-time finalist for the Macavity’s Sue Feder Memorial Award, and a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. She spent thirty years working in corporate accounting and finance and now writes full-time. Born and raised in Michigan, she and her husband now split their time between Michigan and Arizona. Visit her at DiFreeman.com.","brand":"Kensington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301067804901,"sku":"NP9781496731647","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781496731647.jpg?v=1767720317","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-brides-guide-to-marriage-and-murder-isbn-9781496731647","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}