An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder - (Countess of Harleigh Mystery) by Dianne Freeman
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- Filled with Victorian-era intrigue for readers of Rhys Bowen, Deanna Raybourn, Tasha Alexander, and Julia Seales, Dianne Freeman's Agatha Award-winning series takes a delightful jaunt to the City of Light as Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, encounters a murder scene at the Paris Exposition.
- About the Author: Dianne Freeman 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.
- 320 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Countess of Harleigh Mystery
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Filled with Victorian-era intrigue for readers of Rhys Bowen, Deanna Raybourn, Tasha Alexander, and Julia Seales, Dianne Freeman's Agatha Award-winning series takes a delightful jaunt to the City of Light as Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, encounters a murder scene at the Paris Exposition. Former Countess of Harleigh, Frances Hazelton, is among a throng of pleasure seekers and art lovers in the City of Lights. But what catches her eye most is the art of murder . . .Frances and her husband, George, have two points of interest in Paris. One is an impromptu holiday to visit the Paris Exposition. The other is personal. George's Aunt Julia has requested her nephew's help in looking into the suspicious death of renowned artist Paul Ducasse. Though Julia is not entirely forthcoming about her reasons, she is clearly a woman mourning a lost love. At the exposition, swarming with tourists, tragedy casts a pall on the festivities. A footbridge collapses. Julia is among the casualties. However, she was not just another fateful victim. Julia was stabbed to death amid the chaos. With an official investigation at a standstill, George and Frances realize that to solve the case they must dig into Julia's life--as well as Paul's--and question everything and everyone in Julia's coterie of artists and secrets. They have no shortage of suspects. There is Paul's inscrutable widow, Gabrielle. Paul's art dealer and manager, Lucien. Julia's friend Martine, a sculptress with a jealous streak. And art jurist, Monsieur Beaufoy. The investigation takes a turn when it's revealed that George has inherited control of Julia's estate--and another of her secrets. While George investigates, Frances safeguards their new legacy, and is drawn further into danger by a killer determined to keep the past buried.
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Praise for An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder "A charming period background adds verisimilitude to a mystery awash in red herrings." --Kirkus Reviews
"Freeman keeps the pace brisk and the suspects plentiful, giving even seasoned armchair sleuths a run for their money. Historical mystery fans are in for a treat." --Publishers Weekly
"Art, murder, and the Parisian atmosphere combine in a delightful, detailed mystery for Francophile fans of Rhys Bowen or Betty Webb." --Library Journal
About the Author
Dianne Freeman 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.Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .5 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Countess of Harleigh Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Dianne Freeman
Language: English
Street Date: May 27, 2025
TCIN: 93461857
UPC: 9781496745125
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-8015
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Christine - 11 months ago
This book was so much fun! Dianne Freeman is simply consistently excellent! The Countess of Harleigh series is everything a historical cozy mystery should be. As much as I loved following the primary plot of the book - and I did oh-so-thoroughly enjoy that - I was surprised by how much enjoyment I gained from the setting. Beautiful scenes and brilliant inventions were woven in, transporting me to the magnificence of the exposition. It flowed in well with the pacing and made for an absolutely remarkable book. The setting's perfection was such an unexpected joy for me. Frances's happiness with it just sort of transferred to me! As for the core mystery, I quite appreciated all the twists and turns of it. There were, as usual, plenty of motives and lots of questions before all the details came together. I found myself wondering alongside the Hazeltons how everything would come out. This seventh installment in the Countess of Harleigh series felt like it was moving us forward in Frances’ life at a realistic and delightful pace, as well as bringing us to the case at hand. I continued to appreciate the dynamic between George and Frances. They're well and truly married now and still quite fond of each other. I'm overjoyed for them. They're just such good partners. This might just be my favorite Lady Harleigh installment yet! That’s hard to say with absolute certainty, because I’ve enjoyed so many of them, but this was superb and I am delighted by the opportunity to read it. It was a long 18 months without Frances and company and I’m glad to have that drought broken with such a wonderful new novel!