{"product_id":"a-lethal-engagement-isbn-9798892422376","title":"A Lethal Engagement","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn airship bound for London is thrown off course by a murder on the  first night of its transatlantic voyage in this locked-room historical  mystery debut, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Katharine  Schellman.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1890.\u003c\/b\u003e American heiress, Cora  Beaumont is celebrating her engagement to Terrance Tristan, the second  son of a duke. Their union will solidify Cora's place in British society  and put her in a rare position of power, but as they embark on the \u003ci\u003eLady Air’\u003c\/i\u003es  maiden voyage to England, Cora soon finds that not everyone in society  is accepting of her recent engagement, and tensions fly as high as the  airship. When a body is discovered the first night on the ship, with a  calling card for Cora on the victim, she’s determined to find the killer  hidden among the passengers before they come for her next. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs  Cora tries to solve the murder without attracting unsavory attention,  her fiancé’s wandering eye may cause even more problems for her position  in society. Gossip travels fast aboard the airship and bad news could  sink the \u003ci\u003eLady Air,\u003c\/i\u003e as well as Cora's own social status, before  they reach their final destination. When more bodies are discovered,  Cora teams up with her soon-to-be brother-in-law, Nicholas, as they  scour the ship for clues. If she fails, it won’t only be her reputation  visiting the undertaker. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one is who they seem in this Gilded Age locked room historical mystery, perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c\/i\u003e and Alyssa Maxwell\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for A Lethal Engagement:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A locked-airship mystery with plenty of suspects, captivating characters, and a surprising denouement.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fans of Anna Lee Huber’s series will welcome this equally entertaining addition to the genre of historical mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An excellent mystery with characters that pull you in right away . . . [with] great twists, turns, and red herrings, but the relationships between the characters were the highlight.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eHistorical Novel Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The setting on the ship, the characters and the supporting characters all lead to a fun murder-mystery.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eA Lethal Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e is a compulsively readable historical mystery. April J. Skelly’s writing is fast-paced and fun, without ever losing its Victorian sparkle. A wonderful read!”\u003cbr\u003e—Mimi Matthews, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Belles of London series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A delectable blend of mystery, history, and romance. Cora Beaumont is an engaging, spirited sleuth who carries it off with her own intrepid style.”\u003cbr\u003e—Laura Joh Rowland, award-winning author of the Victorian mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With a delightfully intrepid heroine, an immersive world, and a twisty murder mystery\u003ci\u003e, A Lethal Engagement \u003c\/i\u003eis fun, page-turning fiction at its best! I enjoyed every page!”\u003cbr\u003e—Lorie Langdon, author of \u003ci\u003eOlivia Twist, Once Upon A Christmas Past, \u003c\/i\u003eand the Disney Villains Happily Never After series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A truly delightful and intriguing read! Witty prose interwoven with scandal and mystery had me turning pages all through the night. Skelly creates a delicious world aboard the Lady Air, and my mind was kept active with plenty of questions as I followed each twist and turn to piece everything together. The slow burn romance was the decadent cherry on top. Add this one to your shelf!”\u003cbr\u003e—Ashley Bustamante, author of the Color Theory series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A gripping historical mystery that seamlessly blends a clever, fast-paced plot with rich period detail.”\u003cbr\u003e—Irina Shapiro, author of the Tate and Bell mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“April J. Skelly’s new wild ride of a mystery will leave you breathless, while forbidden romance will have you sighing.”\u003cbr\u003e—Alyssa Maxwell, author of the Gilded Newport mysteries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“April J. Skelly’s A Lethal Engagement is the perfect blend of mystery and romance. My heart alternated between fluttering with swoon and pounding at the page-turning suspense. The ending was utterly satisfying.”\u003cbr\u003e—Brittany Eden, author of Wishes\u003cb\u003eApril J. Skelly\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, reader, and lover of all things  fantasy, history, and fairy-tale-romance. As an avid life-long reader  and a former high school English teacher, she’s always been fascinated  with the written word. She lives with her husband, children, and many  imaginary friends who often find their way into her stories. They all  drink copious amounts of tea together and stay up reading far later than  they should.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301931438309,"sku":"NP9798892422376","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892422376.jpg?v=1767720595","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-lethal-engagement-isbn-9798892422376","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}