Murder at Keyhaven Castle - (Stella and Lyndy Mystery) by Clara McKenna (Paperback)
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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.
- About the Author: Clara McKenna is the author of the acclaimed Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series as well as other historical mysteries written under a different name.
- 288 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: Stella and Lyndy Mystery
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"The talk of Edwardian society, strong-willed American ex-pat Stella Kendrick and her betrothed, Viscount "Lyndy" Lyndhurst, before they can walk down the aisle, must solve two very different crimes and identify a killer hiding among the elite wedding guests"--Book Synopsis
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.About the Author
Clara McKenna is the author of the acclaimed Stella and Lyndy Mystery Series as well as other historical mysteries written under a different name. She is a member of Historical Novel Society and Sisters in Crime, as well as a founding member of Sleuths in Time, a cooperative group of historical mystery writers who encourage and promote each other's work. McKenna has spent most of her working life in academia and is an avid traveler, a vintage teacup collector, a poet and self-professed anglophile. She lives with her family in a Victorian farmhouse near Ames, Iowa and can be found online at ClaraMckenna.com.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Stella and Lyndy Mystery
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
Format: Paperback
Author: Clara McKenna
Language: English
Street Date: September 27, 2022
TCIN: 85655041
UPC: 9781496738356
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-3603
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
You Are Invited to a … Murder
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 years ago
The wedding of American heiress Stella Kendrick to Viscount “Lyndy” Lyndhurst is just days away, and they can’t wait. A murder in a nearby town doesn’t seem like it could interfere, until they learn the man was ranting about killing someone before he died and he had a copy of the newspaper’s announcement of their wedding in his pocket. When another murder happens during an outing to the ruins of Keyhaven Castle, it threatens their wedding. Are the two deaths related? Will Stella and Lyndy be able to get married? This is another case where you could jump in here, but the events and the characters’ reactions to them will make more sense if you’ve read the first two books in the series. The story walks a fine balance between taking the events of the story seriously and being too dark, and I appreciated how that was handled. I did figure out a few things early on, but there was so much happening, it didn’t really ruin the story for me. Part of that is because of the strong romance in the series – I think I was rooting for Stella and Lyndy to get married as much as they were. Obviously, I love them, and they continue to lead a great cast of characters. Again, the world of 1905 was brought to life wonderfully. If you are a fan of this series, you’ll definitely enjoy this book. If you are new, I suggest you meet Stella and Lyndy soon.
Enjoyed the twists and turns
4 out of 5 stars
Karren - 4 years ago
I think I may have found myself a new author to look out for. This is my first book by Clara KcKenna and I enjoyed it very much. Despite being book 3 in the series I found the characters and story easy to follow. While the marriage of Stella and Lyndy started out as an arranged marriage (quite common for the turn of the 20th century), I appreciated that it didn't take long for this couple to love one another and it is evident that they are very much determined to resolve the murders together. It didn't take much effort to come to the conclusion that the deaths were related, but I did enjoy the twists and turns in the storyline. Perhaps a little bit of a stretch here and there, but still most enjoyable. There are losses, gains and surprises for Stella, so I am intrigued to see just where the storyline will go from here. With my thanks to #Netgalley, Kensington Books and the author for my Advance Reader copy in exchange for an honest review.