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A Gentlewoman's Guide to Murder
- Gentlewoman's Guide to Murder Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Heather Wilds
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Scandal and slayings among Regency London's elite
The shocking murder of Sir Henry Claybourne leaves Regency London shaken and horror-struck. But for genteel spinster Miss Emmeline St. Germaine, the crime slices far too close to home. Just hours before the knight's death she held a dagger to him, threatening him to stay silent as she rescued a scullery maid he had procured for his pleasure.
Did the man - or woman - who murdered the knight know of her visit? Her secret identity at risk, her reputation and life in jeopardy, Emmeline must solve the crime or face scandalous exposure and ruination, or worse - the hangman's noose - for a crime she did not commit.
Critic Reviews
"[An] outstanding series launch...Hamilton expertly balances the page-turning detection with the story of a hypocritical society where women, whether they are scullery maids or orphans, rarely get to make their own decisions." (Publishers Weekly)
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Lilania Kershaw
- 24-07-2019
No cosy mystery
While well written and narrated, this is quite a dark historical mystery, dealing in child prostitution and rape, poverty, violence and women’s rights. It’s a good book but not if you’re looking for a little escapism!
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Nicki Noo Oz
- 16-03-2023
Not what was expected
If you’re looking for a cosy mystery, you won’t find it here. This historical mystery was on a dark topic of child abuse. It was done in a heavy way with nothing to break the tension like a budding mutual attraction or humour. There was more description than necessary about what the children suffered. The protagonist, who was exhausting and unlikeable, treated her supposed love interest terribly, it’s a wonder he stayed around. I nearly didn’t finish it. This author has other books that have better stories and characters.
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