“Pure unadulterated fun” (Publishers Weekly) 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 …

On 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.

On the day itself, Frances is relieved that Madeline’s father is not 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.

Powerful 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 …