Review
A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER
By Dianne Freeman
The Eighth Countess of Harleigh Mystery
Frances Hazelton and her husband, George, are enjoying the tail end of
their honeymoon in Paris before heading home to London. Alicia
Stoke-Whitney also happens to be in town and asks Frances for help. An
American whose previous wife was murdered has set his sights on her
daughter. The killer was never caught, is it possible he killed her?
Before Frances can even start to look into the matter, new evidence has
come to light and the Hazleton's friend, Inspector Cadieux, has asked
for their assistance. None other than actress Sarah Bernherdt has become
a suspect and none of the French gendarme want to risk being reviled
worldwide should she be arrested. Happy to be investigating once more
the Hazeltons will use their social contacts and deductive powers to
follow the trail, wherever it may lead.
I'm always delighted when another Countess of Harleigh Mystery is released as I know I will be in for an entertaining, well plotted, intriguing mystery filled with wonderful characters. This eighth entry in the series deals with relationships, scandals, and the special bond between mothers and daughters. There are several mother daughter duos here and I'm happily surprised in the change in Frances' mother and pleased with her help in the investigation. I truly appreciate how A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER dealt with certain domestic issues that are as timely now as they were then.
I love the investigation, how Frances and George work together as well as with the police. I also grin at how Frances throws herself headlong in, no matter the danger. The mystery was complex, especially as the murder occurred some months prior, with a variety of suspects. Adding the incomparable Sarah Bernhardt to the mix was a fun choice.
A DAUGHTER'S GUIDE TO MOTHERS AND MURDER shows the strength of a mother's love in a myriad of circumstances while providing an intriguing and thought provoking mystery.
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