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Lord and Lady Hetheridge #1-3
Deadly Trio: 3 English Mysteries: Ice Blue / Blue Murder / Something Blue
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00KD32M7S
Here are the first three Lord and Lady Hetheridge Books in one collection! In ICE BLUE, meet Lord Anthony Hetheridge, chief superintendent for New Scotland Yard. A bachelor approaching his sixieth birthday, Baron Hetheridge has a neat, orderly personal life that his new subordinate, the impetuous and beautiful Kate Wakefield, turns upside down. And their first murder case together reveals not only a powerful attraction, but a secret from Hetheridge's own past.
In book 2, BLUE MURDER, Hetheridge and his detectives, DS Kate Wakefield and DS Deepal "Paul" Bhar, seek the culprit of a deadly Halloween bash while Hetheridge, ever more enamored of Kate, is determined to put an heirloom engagement ring on her finger.
In book three, SOMETHING BLUE, East Ender Kate is finally ready to marry her blue-blooded guv and become Lady Hetheridge at long last. But with Downing Street pressuring them to solve a case in the shortest time frame ever, and serial killer Sir Duncan Godington back in the mix, can the wedding actually go off without a hitch?
Here are the first three Lord and Lady Hetheridge Books in one collection! In ICE BLUE, meet Lord Anthony Hetheridge, chief superintendent for New Scotland Yard. A bachelor approaching his sixieth birthday, Baron Hetheridge has a neat, orderly personal life that his new subordinate, the impetuous and beautiful Kate Wakefield, turns upside down. And their first murder case together reveals not only a powerful attraction, but a secret from Hetheridge's own past.
In book 2, BLUE MURDER, Hetheridge and his detectives, DS Kate Wakefield and DS Deepal "Paul" Bhar, seek the culprit of a deadly Halloween bash while Hetheridge, ever more enamored of Kate, is determined to put an heirloom engagement ring on her finger.
In book three, SOMETHING BLUE, East Ender Kate is finally ready to marry her blue-blooded guv and become Lady Hetheridge at long last. But with Downing Street pressuring them to solve a case in the shortest time frame ever, and serial killer Sir Duncan Godington back in the mix, can the wedding actually go off without a hitch?
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First published May 15, 2014
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September 2, 2025
Loved seeing the older man falling in love with the younger brash heroine. They are both police officers with uncomfortable histories that intersect with murder mysteries. The romance and cast of characters are great, as is the series.
June 6, 2018
I enjoyed these 3 books, which are the first 3 books in the Lord and Lady Hetheridge Mystery series.
The series is a light read, but the mysteries are real as is the police work. Throw in a romance between an older Scotland Yard Chief Inspector who is also a Lord and a younger woman who is a detective, and you've got me! It was a delight.
The series is a light read, but the mysteries are real as is the police work. Throw in a romance between an older Scotland Yard Chief Inspector who is also a Lord and a younger woman who is a detective, and you've got me! It was a delight.
April 15, 2018
I read the first book of this trio a year ago and was not willing to pay the price for 2 and 3. Then I was reviewing books available and saw this box set of 3 for 99 cents, so rang the sale.
Scotland Yard, aristocrats, silly behavior, evil murderer who evades justice with plenty of dramatic murders to investigate and a marriage to be finalized.
Quite a lot for the price including murder by ax through the skull at Halloween party where cocaine was the main attraction. If I went on describing the outlandish events I will need to run a sanity check on self for reading all three books. Nevertheless, I was entertained because of several of the characters.
Scotland Yard, aristocrats, silly behavior, evil murderer who evades justice with plenty of dramatic murders to investigate and a marriage to be finalized.
Quite a lot for the price including murder by ax through the skull at Halloween party where cocaine was the main attraction. If I went on describing the outlandish events I will need to run a sanity check on self for reading all three books. Nevertheless, I was entertained because of several of the characters.
October 7, 2018
Not my taste.
I just could not get into these books. I couldn’t work up any interest in the main characters nor in the plot and as a consequence, skimmed through them.
I just could not get into these books. I couldn’t work up any interest in the main characters nor in the plot and as a consequence, skimmed through them.
February 25, 2024
Almost addictive reading.The first three books of the Lord and Lady Hetheridge crime series contained in one boxset. Gruesome murders committed by London's high society are investigated by Chief Superintendent Anthony Hetheridge of New Scotland Yard, aided by his detective sergeants Kate Wakefeld and Deepal Bhar. Each book is a stand alone and goes forward in time, ideally, though not absolutely necessary, best appreciated when read in the correct order. This is British police procedural without high speed car chases, sirens and gun battles. The investigations occupy the majority of the books, Tony and Kate's romance runs alongside, there's even a surprising twist at the end of the third book.
Being critical. The plot was set exclusively in London, so why apply US spelling? Far too many Americanisms and the outdated use of Fahrenheit when Britain changed to Celsius in the 60s. The casual way Deepal spoke to his superior officer Tony was amusing but close to disciplinary conduct. The bullying, insults, racial slurs and sexual innuendoes from DCI Jackson towards both Kate and Deepal were more typical of the 1950s. I'm hoping that by book 7, Jackson receives his just deserts and Sir Duncan meets a grizzly end.
Take it all with a large pinch of salt, you'll find this series immensely entertaining.
Being critical. The plot was set exclusively in London, so why apply US spelling? Far too many Americanisms and the outdated use of Fahrenheit when Britain changed to Celsius in the 60s. The casual way Deepal spoke to his superior officer Tony was amusing but close to disciplinary conduct. The bullying, insults, racial slurs and sexual innuendoes from DCI Jackson towards both Kate and Deepal were more typical of the 1950s. I'm hoping that by book 7, Jackson receives his just deserts and Sir Duncan meets a grizzly end.
Take it all with a large pinch of salt, you'll find this series immensely entertaining.
March 20, 2019
I really can't recommend this book. Two of the main characters teeter between being grownups and teenagers in a dizzying cycle. Who the murderers are in each of the three stories is telegraphed early. Every cliche in mystery and romance books are present. There is an overarching bad guy, who will be around for many books before he gets his comeuppance. There is the incompetent detective who makes trouble for our trio of heroes. There is a marriage between disparate social classes. There is the hard working detective with a mentally challenged brother, who takes care of her nephew because his mom has mental problems. Oh, and don't forget the prostitute for a mother. There is a 30 something who still lives at home and can't see that his mom has a life of her own. There is the out of wedlock daughter. And on, and on.
Where was the editor in all of this?
Where was the editor in all of this?
July 28, 2014
This is such a good read! Finished Ice Blue today and continuing with Blue Murder. These are well-written, lively stories with engaging characters. I'm enjoying this collection of three murder mysteries set in London.
March 25, 2017
Enjoyable read
Interesting look into modern day policing in London. Quite the introduction to casual racist & sexist remarks @ work. The mysteries were out of the ordinary & thought provoking.
Interesting look into modern day policing in London. Quite the introduction to casual racist & sexist remarks @ work. The mysteries were out of the ordinary & thought provoking.
April 6, 2018
Ice Blue: Started April 3, 2018, Finished April 4 2018.
I really enjoyed this first book. Lord Hetheridge of Scotland Yard finds himself at 60 falling for his much-younger DS Kate when she is transferred to his team. They are investigating the murder of a wealthy man, which is why Hetheridge has the case. He gets all the 'posh' murders on the basis that he knows best how to deal with that sort of people. However, his team consists of blue-collar Kate and Pakistani Paul, both of whom tend to raise the hackles of the rich who think they deserve better. When another murder occurs in the same circle, things start heating up. Kate lives with her mentally retarded brother and her nephew and a caretaker. When Kate discovers she is pregnant her life gets even more complicated.
Blue Murder: Started April 4, 2018, Finished April 5, 2018
Two young people have been killed at a drunken party at a rich girl's home, so Lord Hetheridge gets the call. He has to be extra careful, because the neighbor of the girl is Sir Duncan Godington, who appears to be set to be a recurring villain in the books. Tony and Kate's romance continues.
Something Blue: Started April 5,2018, finished April 5 2018
Kate is finally ready to marry Lord Hetheridge, but the government is pressuring Scotland Yard for a quick finish to the latest case. After a major oil spill, the owner of the company is murdered and there is an entire hotel full of suspects, including Sir Duncan again.
I enjoyed all of these books, and am looking forward to the next two in the series.
None of the 'Date finished' blocks on Goodreads seem to be working properly!
Can't seem to get to the owned book place. Purchased B&N 04/02/2018. 3-in-1. Apparently another self-published, since all it says on the copyright is "created by Vellum", no ISBN. But the publisher is Lyonnesse Books? Move this info to the comment if I ever get to see that part of this page.
I really enjoyed this first book. Lord Hetheridge of Scotland Yard finds himself at 60 falling for his much-younger DS Kate when she is transferred to his team. They are investigating the murder of a wealthy man, which is why Hetheridge has the case. He gets all the 'posh' murders on the basis that he knows best how to deal with that sort of people. However, his team consists of blue-collar Kate and Pakistani Paul, both of whom tend to raise the hackles of the rich who think they deserve better. When another murder occurs in the same circle, things start heating up. Kate lives with her mentally retarded brother and her nephew and a caretaker. When Kate discovers she is pregnant her life gets even more complicated.
Blue Murder: Started April 4, 2018, Finished April 5, 2018
Two young people have been killed at a drunken party at a rich girl's home, so Lord Hetheridge gets the call. He has to be extra careful, because the neighbor of the girl is Sir Duncan Godington, who appears to be set to be a recurring villain in the books. Tony and Kate's romance continues.
Something Blue: Started April 5,2018, finished April 5 2018
Kate is finally ready to marry Lord Hetheridge, but the government is pressuring Scotland Yard for a quick finish to the latest case. After a major oil spill, the owner of the company is murdered and there is an entire hotel full of suspects, including Sir Duncan again.
I enjoyed all of these books, and am looking forward to the next two in the series.
None of the 'Date finished' blocks on Goodreads seem to be working properly!
Can't seem to get to the owned book place. Purchased B&N 04/02/2018. 3-in-1. Apparently another self-published, since all it says on the copyright is "created by Vellum", no ISBN. But the publisher is Lyonnesse Books? Move this info to the comment if I ever get to see that part of this page.
June 13, 2024
Like so many others, these books are not a "series", but a "serial" - each one leaving questions, some of which may be answered in the next volume.
It was obvious, very early on, that this was written by an American. Now I have nothing against Americans - apart from their forgetting that "Americans" may be found all over the two continents of North and South AMERICA. They are actually citizens of the United States of America - a different kettle of fish.
However, in this case my main objection is to the lack of real research before writing a novel set in London. I have left a number of comments in the three books, and they are visible to all. Three stars is probably me being generous, as there were questions that have still been left unanswered!
It was obvious, very early on, that this was written by an American. Now I have nothing against Americans - apart from their forgetting that "Americans" may be found all over the two continents of North and South AMERICA. They are actually citizens of the United States of America - a different kettle of fish.
However, in this case my main objection is to the lack of real research before writing a novel set in London. I have left a number of comments in the three books, and they are visible to all. Three stars is probably me being generous, as there were questions that have still been left unanswered!
May 7, 2018
A more gentle tale
A cross between a crime novel & romantic fiction.
At first, found the budding romantic interest amusing, the more I read, the more it became a sideline occasionally interfering with the murder enquiries.
Th occasional utterances from Kate, supposedly being from her humble beginnings, were as believable as Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins!!!
The villains are far better drawn characters, interesting, amusing & at times likeable.
I expected Vic to get the sack a number of times & hope in the real world he wouldn't last long.The
Will read the other two purely to see if Rodney does from alcohol poisoning & Vic gets convicted of a hate crime.
A cross between a crime novel & romantic fiction.
At first, found the budding romantic interest amusing, the more I read, the more it became a sideline occasionally interfering with the murder enquiries.
Th occasional utterances from Kate, supposedly being from her humble beginnings, were as believable as Dick Van Dyke in Mary Poppins!!!
The villains are far better drawn characters, interesting, amusing & at times likeable.
I expected Vic to get the sack a number of times & hope in the real world he wouldn't last long.The
Will read the other two purely to see if Rodney does from alcohol poisoning & Vic gets convicted of a hate crime.
February 27, 2024
English mysteries? with an American flavour really. Quite a funny concept, 60 yrar old Lord Hetheridge chasing young East End totty Kate, Sir Duncan getting away with murder and Jackson, the typical idiot cop, racially insulting DS Paul Bahr, who takes it all in good part, at every opportunity. The stories are all similar with the only difference being the wedding which is a linking factor in all three books. Tony will have his hands full with Kate and her family hanger ons but he seems happy to take it all on and definitely has the resources to cope.
February 23, 2017
Follow along with Tony and Kate and a little mystery
I have really enjoyed getting to know Lord and Lady Hetheridge. Set in England, it is a nice departure in rank and class and the ways of the police. It is nice to enjoy a book that could tell the story of real people , their mistakes, family, and lessons learned. Make yourself a cup of tea, sit back, relax, and get to know them yourself.
I have really enjoyed getting to know Lord and Lady Hetheridge. Set in England, it is a nice departure in rank and class and the ways of the police. It is nice to enjoy a book that could tell the story of real people , their mistakes, family, and lessons learned. Make yourself a cup of tea, sit back, relax, and get to know them yourself.
January 19, 2019
Doubly Fortunate .
Of course everyone likes a bargain , three excellent murder mysteries at a special price , here is a bargain indeed.
This download proved doubly rewarding , though.
These three novels may be enjoyed as "stand alones" of course , but reading them in quick succession adds much to the enjoyment .
Each developed a gripping murder investigation , at the same time the development of the personalities and interpersonal relationships proved specially engaging.
Of course everyone likes a bargain , three excellent murder mysteries at a special price , here is a bargain indeed.
This download proved doubly rewarding , though.
These three novels may be enjoyed as "stand alones" of course , but reading them in quick succession adds much to the enjoyment .
Each developed a gripping murder investigation , at the same time the development of the personalities and interpersonal relationships proved specially engaging.
March 12, 2024
Good tales
Although I enjoyed the stories I was out off by the America spellings and assumptions of things British. A policewoman living in a single parent (her nephew) household on a police wage with a disabled brother to care for in a council house. Goes to Harrods to buy not one but several outfits! Really annoying as well an Astra being a great car for pulling the ladies.
Still the stories were good.
Although I enjoyed the stories I was out off by the America spellings and assumptions of things British. A policewoman living in a single parent (her nephew) household on a police wage with a disabled brother to care for in a council house. Goes to Harrods to buy not one but several outfits! Really annoying as well an Astra being a great car for pulling the ladies.
Still the stories were good.
July 7, 2024
OK, good.
Well written books and very enjoyable, even if the Americanisms are a bit annoying. We don't all go around saying 'oi' ! More research is needed. This was not set in the 1950s.
I like the characters of Tony and Kate. I'm not sure that in real life, some of the 'banter' would be allowed.
AND if you're going to write a review, please don't include spoilers! As In reviews for book 4. Coco!
Well written books and very enjoyable, even if the Americanisms are a bit annoying. We don't all go around saying 'oi' ! More research is needed. This was not set in the 1950s.
I like the characters of Tony and Kate. I'm not sure that in real life, some of the 'banter' would be allowed.
AND if you're going to write a review, please don't include spoilers! As In reviews for book 4. Coco!
April 21, 2018
I enjoyed this very different police procedural/romance. The situations in the book seemed highly improbable. The characters were enjoyable and a little off beat. Issues like racial prejudice, women's rights and lesbian/gay concerns are integrated into the stories seamlessly.
It is a fun series and I will read more of stories
It is a fun series and I will read more of stories
July 28, 2018
Lord and Lady Heatheridge
Three books and three stories. Lord Heatheridge inherited the baronage but prefers service on the force over his title. Kate is transferred to Lord Heatheridge's team where the two fall in love. Together they work to solve London's most privileged crimes.
This is the first three books in the series.
Three books and three stories. Lord Heatheridge inherited the baronage but prefers service on the force over his title. Kate is transferred to Lord Heatheridge's team where the two fall in love. Together they work to solve London's most privileged crimes.
This is the first three books in the series.
January 4, 2019
Scotland Yard and English aristocracy meet
Delightful adventures of Lord Hetherige who incorporates his role as a Scotland Yard detective with his titled nobility , allowing him to solve crimes with an insider's view to the aristocracy. He encounters commoner Kate in his work at Scotland Yard , and the story moves forward from there. I enjoyed reading this trio very much .
Delightful adventures of Lord Hetherige who incorporates his role as a Scotland Yard detective with his titled nobility , allowing him to solve crimes with an insider's view to the aristocracy. He encounters commoner Kate in his work at Scotland Yard , and the story moves forward from there. I enjoyed reading this trio very much .
May 20, 2019
Excellent
I have just read the first three novels on Detective Chief Superintendent Anthony Hetheridge and his team of Detective Sergeants Kate Wakefield and Deepal (Paul) Bhar and I thoroughly enjoyed them. I found them to be a little like Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers but with a romance thrown into the mix.
I have just read the first three novels on Detective Chief Superintendent Anthony Hetheridge and his team of Detective Sergeants Kate Wakefield and Deepal (Paul) Bhar and I thoroughly enjoyed them. I found them to be a little like Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers but with a romance thrown into the mix.
March 9, 2021
Well, it's that time of the semester when I'm swamped with grading and instead read mysteries. Not sure how I stumbled upon this. I think I found it on Overdrive. It reads like an enjoyable British TV police procedural. Some great characterization, fun banter between the cops, a little romance, and some clever whodunits. There is some crass humor I didn't like. But it kept my interest.
August 16, 2021
Enjoyable Books
I read the first 3 books in this series. Love the banter between Kate, Tony & Paul. The storyline and all the characters are enjoyable. A bit of romance, murder and the upper crust of British society keeps the reader entertained and wanting to read more books in this series!
I read the first 3 books in this series. Love the banter between Kate, Tony & Paul. The storyline and all the characters are enjoyable. A bit of romance, murder and the upper crust of British society keeps the reader entertained and wanting to read more books in this series!
April 7, 2024
Deadly Trio: 3English Mysteries
Ms Jameson has written 3 stories that allow a person to grow to either love or despise the characters, just like you do real people you know or meet. The stories carry over very nicely from one to the next. The mysteries always seem to have an ending that is a surprise. Great work
Ms Jameson has written 3 stories that allow a person to grow to either love or despise the characters, just like you do real people you know or meet. The stories carry over very nicely from one to the next. The mysteries always seem to have an ending that is a surprise. Great work
May 21, 2017
The First Three Heatherifge Mysteries
These mysteries remind of the old British ones with a Lord and beautiful girl friend mixed in with a quite modern take on equal rights, computers and cell phones, and diversity. It all makes for a very satisfying escape.
These mysteries remind of the old British ones with a Lord and beautiful girl friend mixed in with a quite modern take on equal rights, computers and cell phones, and diversity. It all makes for a very satisfying escape.
May 1, 2018
Enjoyable intense &satisfying
Even with grisly murders aboynding, in my mind this was great enjoyable read? Truly believable characters, somewhat tense in some situations, but never the less a jolly good read.
Even with grisly murders aboynding, in my mind this was great enjoyable read? Truly believable characters, somewhat tense in some situations, but never the less a jolly good read.
May 13, 2018
Quite amusing
Found the dry sarcastic humor enjoyable, the continuing relationship between Lord Hetheridge and Kate that flows thru each book creating cohesiveness and the professional of the 3 protagonists very enjoyable. But when is the Duke finally going to be caught?
Found the dry sarcastic humor enjoyable, the continuing relationship between Lord Hetheridge and Kate that flows thru each book creating cohesiveness and the professional of the 3 protagonists very enjoyable. But when is the Duke finally going to be caught?
July 16, 2018
Great Trio of unusual Dectives.
I enjoyed these stories, the first and second more so. The third story was basically the wrap up, with few surprises. But still an enjoyable read.
The Characters were all well rounded and interesting.
I enjoyed getting to know them all.
I enjoyed these stories, the first and second more so. The third story was basically the wrap up, with few surprises. But still an enjoyable read.
The Characters were all well rounded and interesting.
I enjoyed getting to know them all.
September 3, 2018
These three books are quick, easy reads. The author does a good job of writing a murder mystery adding in a bit of romance without the romance being overly done. Not the kind of books I will reread but I did enjoy them.
December 23, 2018
Lords and ladies and multiple murders
Mysteries were pretty good. A little too much love and romance for me. I didn't like the Ending. On the last one. But probably it gets addressed in the next book
Mysteries were pretty good. A little too much love and romance for me. I didn't like the Ending. On the last one. But probably it gets addressed in the next book
December 24, 2018
Lovely stories, great mysteries, bits of humor sprinkled throughout, and an unusual love story at its center. Speaks strongly to caste issues, racial issues, sexism, as perceived by the British author.
Strong recommendation.
Strong recommendation.
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