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Lady Fan Mystery #6
The Fateful Marriage
A brand new mystery featuring Lady Fan! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Barbara Erskine and Jane Austen.Wherever Lady Fan goes, murder follows…1792, EnglandLady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident.While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb.It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem – an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family.The young woman was at the centre of a scandal – Lady Wem’s grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior.As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused.Was the fall a devastating mishap? Or could the woman have been pushed?
Lady Fan must unravel dark family secrets in her quest for the truth…
THE FATEFUL MARRIAGE is the sixth book in the Lady Fan Mystery historical romance murder mysteries with a courageous woman sleuth embarking on a traditional British, private investigation in eighteenth-century London.
‘The late Regency writer Georgette Heyer lives—and she's writing mysteries as Elizabeth Bailey!’ -
Meritorious Mysteries
‘Ottilia is a strong, intelligent character with a real enthusiasm for detective work’
– She Reads Novels
‘They have everything you love in romances, plus continuing characters you can really come to love, and murders as well! Her heroine sleuth, Ottilia, is a fantastic character.
’ - Historical Romance UK
LADY FAN HISTORICAL MYSTERY SERIES
BOOK The Gilded ShroudBOOK The Deathly PortentBOOK The Opium PurgeBOOK The Candlelit CoffinBOOK The Mortal BlowBOOK The Fateful MarriageBOOK The Dagger DanceBOOK The Unwanted CorpseBOOK The Vengeance TrailBOOK The Hanging Cheat
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First published March 23, 2020
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Elizabeth Bailey
95 books304 followersAn avid reader from an early age, Elizabeth Bailey grew up in colonial Africa under unconventional parentage and with theatre in the blood. Back in England, she trod the boards until discovering her true métier as a writer in her thirties, when she fulfilled an early addiction to Georgette Heyer by launching into historical romance. Eight years and eight books later, Elizabeth joined the Harlequin Mills & Boon stable, fuelling her writing with a secondary career teaching and directing drama, and writing plays into the bargain.
With 18 historicals published, Elizabeth turned to other genres, producing two titles (Fly the Wild Echoes and For One More Tomorrow) in the cross-genre literary/paranormal field as well as a suspense novella (Silence of a Stranger). She has several short stories available too and a guide for writers on editing.
Continuing her foray into other genres, but returning to her favourite historical period, Elizabeth turned to mystery. She placed her female sleuth in the late Georgian world of intrigue, elegance, aristocrats and rogues, where privilege rubbed shoulders with the harsh realities of making ends meet. While Ottilia moves in the upper echelon of Society, she is thoroughly at ease in the lower, which allows Elizabeth to cross boundaries with impunity. These novels are now published with Sapere Books and the list continues to grow.
Sapere also publish her Brides by Chance Regency Adventures, a series dedicated to the countless women who could not ordinarily hope for romance and marriage: poor relations, dowerless females, those who did not "take", orphans. In a word, the classic Cinderella heroine.
Now retired from teaching, Elizabeth concentrates on writing and promotion, with a sideline in running an assessment critique service for writers.
With 18 historicals published, Elizabeth turned to other genres, producing two titles (Fly the Wild Echoes and For One More Tomorrow) in the cross-genre literary/paranormal field as well as a suspense novella (Silence of a Stranger). She has several short stories available too and a guide for writers on editing.
Continuing her foray into other genres, but returning to her favourite historical period, Elizabeth turned to mystery. She placed her female sleuth in the late Georgian world of intrigue, elegance, aristocrats and rogues, where privilege rubbed shoulders with the harsh realities of making ends meet. While Ottilia moves in the upper echelon of Society, she is thoroughly at ease in the lower, which allows Elizabeth to cross boundaries with impunity. These novels are now published with Sapere Books and the list continues to grow.
Sapere also publish her Brides by Chance Regency Adventures, a series dedicated to the countless women who could not ordinarily hope for romance and marriage: poor relations, dowerless females, those who did not "take", orphans. In a word, the classic Cinderella heroine.
Now retired from teaching, Elizabeth concentrates on writing and promotion, with a sideline in running an assessment critique service for writers.
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April 30, 2020
Series: A Lady Fan Mystery #6
Publication Date: 3/23/20
Number of Pages: 353
England 1791 – Lord Francis Fanshawe (Fan) and his wife Lady Ottilia Fanshawe (Lady Fan/Tillie) are in Tunbridge Wells at the request of Francis’ mother, Sybilla. As it happens, Lady Wem and her family are there as well. To say that Sybilla hates Lady Wem is being very delicate about how she feels. Lady Wem is a despicable, vile, hateful, spiteful, manipulative woman who rules her family like a despot. You’ll just have to read the story to get a feel for this woman – I don’t think I have the words to describe her. The Fanshawe’s certainly plan to avoid any interactions with Lady Wem and her family.
While on an outing with their niece, Lizzie, tragedy finds them. A lovely young woman plummets from the top of High Ricks and lands almost at Tillie’s feet. Did the young woman slip? Jump? Was she pushed? Given what Tillie hears, she believes the young woman was pushed. The young woman is a member of Lady Wem’s family and Tillie knows they won’t welcome her asking questions.
Tillie gets sucked into investigating and as more and more bodies turn up – and the family refuses to cooperate, Tillie begins to believe that the murderer will never be unmasked. Tillie brings in family and servants to aid her in the investigation and they unearth more and more details. Finally, the mystery is solved and the culprits confronted. Who did it? Why? Will they get their just punishments? You’ll just have to read the book to see.
I love the mystery. It is well done and has enough red herrings to keep you guessing right till the end. That said, I thought it was a bit slow-moving – and that is why I didn’t give it 5-stars.
Publication Date: 3/23/20
Number of Pages: 353
England 1791 – Lord Francis Fanshawe (Fan) and his wife Lady Ottilia Fanshawe (Lady Fan/Tillie) are in Tunbridge Wells at the request of Francis’ mother, Sybilla. As it happens, Lady Wem and her family are there as well. To say that Sybilla hates Lady Wem is being very delicate about how she feels. Lady Wem is a despicable, vile, hateful, spiteful, manipulative woman who rules her family like a despot. You’ll just have to read the story to get a feel for this woman – I don’t think I have the words to describe her. The Fanshawe’s certainly plan to avoid any interactions with Lady Wem and her family.
While on an outing with their niece, Lizzie, tragedy finds them. A lovely young woman plummets from the top of High Ricks and lands almost at Tillie’s feet. Did the young woman slip? Jump? Was she pushed? Given what Tillie hears, she believes the young woman was pushed. The young woman is a member of Lady Wem’s family and Tillie knows they won’t welcome her asking questions.
Tillie gets sucked into investigating and as more and more bodies turn up – and the family refuses to cooperate, Tillie begins to believe that the murderer will never be unmasked. Tillie brings in family and servants to aid her in the investigation and they unearth more and more details. Finally, the mystery is solved and the culprits confronted. Who did it? Why? Will they get their just punishments? You’ll just have to read the book to see.
I love the mystery. It is well done and has enough red herrings to keep you guessing right till the end. That said, I thought it was a bit slow-moving – and that is why I didn’t give it 5-stars.
March 26, 2023
Tunbridge Wells, England. 1791. Elizabeth Bailey’s The Fateful Marriage (Lady Fan Mystery #6) finds Lord Francis and Lady Fan being summoned to Tunbidge Wells not take the waters, but by Sybilla, the Dowager Marchioness of Polbrook, and Lord Francis’ mother to assist her in keeping her granddaughter, Lady Elizabeth Fiske ‘in hand’. Hartley after arrival Lady Elizabeth takes Lord Francis and Lady Fan out ‘to see’ the people. Lady Fan is walking on the beach, and she hears a gut-wrenching scream. Then a body falls at her feet. Here we go again. Lady Fan has a keen sense of observation and has solved previous deaths. Will she be pulled into discovering how this young woman fell? Enter: Sybilla’s arch-enemy,
Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem and her entire family - the Brockhursts. The Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem is constantly referred to as reptilian which gives one an excellent picture of her personality, and events only become more horrific. Very readable. Add rude, cruel, and selfish characters who are snobs. Mix in murder. Well, I think you get the picture. 4.5 stars.
Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem and her entire family - the Brockhursts. The Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem is constantly referred to as reptilian which gives one an excellent picture of her personality, and events only become more horrific. Very readable. Add rude, cruel, and selfish characters who are snobs. Mix in murder. Well, I think you get the picture. 4.5 stars.
November 6, 2020
"The Fateful Marriage" is a mystery set in 1791. This novel is the 6th in the series, but you don't need to read the previous novels to understand this one. This story didn't spoil the whodunit of the previous books.
This was a clue-based mystery. Since the witnesses were also potential suspects and were being bullied by other members of their extended family, there was some difficulty discovering what happened. Lady Fan asked plenty of questions and used her observational skills, but she also got help from her husband and niece. I spotted the critical clue at the same time that Lady Fan did.
The characters were interesting, and I cared about what happened to them. Historical details were woven into the story to create the feeling of a specific time and place. There was a couple of uses of bad language. There were no sex scenes. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable novel.
This was a clue-based mystery. Since the witnesses were also potential suspects and were being bullied by other members of their extended family, there was some difficulty discovering what happened. Lady Fan asked plenty of questions and used her observational skills, but she also got help from her husband and niece. I spotted the critical clue at the same time that Lady Fan did.
The characters were interesting, and I cared about what happened to them. Historical details were woven into the story to create the feeling of a specific time and place. There was a couple of uses of bad language. There were no sex scenes. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable novel.
April 20, 2020
As with her previous titles, Bailey has crafted a well-plotted period mystery, complete with interesting and often quite nasty characters, as well as a touch of romance. Lord and Lady Fanshawe retreat to Tunbridge Wells for rest and relaxation. Sadly, they come in contact with a "family from hell" and the dead bodies start to pile up. Of course, Lady Fan can never resist a good mystery so before long she is involved with an unsavory and completely evil group, trying to sort the bad ones from the good, which may not even be possible. I really like this author's ability to keep the reader in the late 1700's , both with setting and language. Always an excellent read!
November 21, 2020
Ottillia and Frances Fanshawe are probably one of my favourite characters.
My favourite books in the series would have to be Book 1 and Book 6.
Tilly was not as emotional in Book 1 and as the series progressed has changed somewhat due to circumstances. I especially love the description of her gurgling laughter and her endearing way of placing her hand on her husband's chest.
The Fateful Marriage almost has Tilly back to her humorous self and Frances will fight to the death to protect Tilly. The secondary characters, Sybilla and Lady Eliza are also wonderful and the budding relationship between Vivian ad Eliza is perfect.
I sincerely hope that Tilly can move forward and have her own child with Frances. They really both deserve this joy.
My favourite books in the series would have to be Book 1 and Book 6.
Tilly was not as emotional in Book 1 and as the series progressed has changed somewhat due to circumstances. I especially love the description of her gurgling laughter and her endearing way of placing her hand on her husband's chest.
The Fateful Marriage almost has Tilly back to her humorous self and Frances will fight to the death to protect Tilly. The secondary characters, Sybilla and Lady Eliza are also wonderful and the budding relationship between Vivian ad Eliza is perfect.
I sincerely hope that Tilly can move forward and have her own child with Frances. They really both deserve this joy.
April 7, 2020
I always enjoy the time I spend with Ottilia Fanshawe, Lady Fan, and her husband Lord Francis Fanshawe.
In this book, they are visiting Tunbridge Falls, a place where people go to take the waters and enjoy the social life. While out at a tourist spot, a body falls right in from of Lady Fan. The question is did she all or was she pushed. The victim is the granddaughter-in-law of Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem, and evil, mean matriarch. The entire family is visiting the area. The family disapproved of the victim.
Lady Fan is involved right from the beginning, as is their niece Elizabeth. Lots of suspects and another victim create a good mystery and a good read.
In this book, they are visiting Tunbridge Falls, a place where people go to take the waters and enjoy the social life. While out at a tourist spot, a body falls right in from of Lady Fan. The question is did she all or was she pushed. The victim is the granddaughter-in-law of Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem, and evil, mean matriarch. The entire family is visiting the area. The family disapproved of the victim.
Lady Fan is involved right from the beginning, as is their niece Elizabeth. Lots of suspects and another victim create a good mystery and a good read.
May 12, 2020
Book 6 might be my new favorite in the series! I found Tillie, Francis and Sybila to be their usual selves in this newest story, and they were joined again by Lady Polbrook's granddaughter Lizzie, who definitely added some spunk and excitement to the story. Her conversations and interactions with Vivian Maplewood were quite amusing, and I am curious where that story arc will go.
**SPOILER ALERT**
I confess I knew that Tillie would want to bring Pretty under her care. She wants to be a mother so badly, and I know she will be a great one. I look forward to further books in this series to see what comes next for Lord and Lady Fanshawe.
**SPOILER ALERT**
I confess I knew that Tillie would want to bring Pretty under her care. She wants to be a mother so badly, and I know she will be a great one. I look forward to further books in this series to see what comes next for Lord and Lady Fanshawe.
March 27, 2020
Family of hate
I don’t think I have ever read a book that the whole family was ruled by hate! The matriarch hated her whole family and caused them to be the same. When the granddaughter-in- law is pushed over a cliff and lands at Lady Fans feet, she is called in by the Grandmama to find out if it was an accident. She finally solves it but there is a lot of heartaches involved. Loved the book!
I don’t think I have ever read a book that the whole family was ruled by hate! The matriarch hated her whole family and caused them to be the same. When the granddaughter-in- law is pushed over a cliff and lands at Lady Fans feet, she is called in by the Grandmama to find out if it was an accident. She finally solves it but there is a lot of heartaches involved. Loved the book!
March 28, 2020
The Fateful Marriage
At last Lady Fan is back and well worth the wait. I’ve never been to Tunbridge Wells, but the description of the place & the mystery that happened there, certainly makes me think a visit is likely. What a tangled web this obnoxious family weave. Thank goodness Lady Fan was there to unravel the truth. I look forward to hearing about the next Lady Fan adventure.
At last Lady Fan is back and well worth the wait. I’ve never been to Tunbridge Wells, but the description of the place & the mystery that happened there, certainly makes me think a visit is likely. What a tangled web this obnoxious family weave. Thank goodness Lady Fan was there to unravel the truth. I look forward to hearing about the next Lady Fan adventure.
April 24, 2020
My first read of Ms. Bailey's books. I've already downloaded the next one.
Great characters. The main character is observant and astute. Yet she never comes off as hoity or too self-deprecating. She's kind too. I like how the author has her pause, or touch, or put her finger up when she wants to interject a thought. Those foibles make the characters more real.
The matron of the family, her son, and her daughter are also well-developed personalities that endear themselves to you.
Great characters. The main character is observant and astute. Yet she never comes off as hoity or too self-deprecating. She's kind too. I like how the author has her pause, or touch, or put her finger up when she wants to interject a thought. Those foibles make the characters more real.
The matron of the family, her son, and her daughter are also well-developed personalities that endear themselves to you.
May 7, 2020
Wonderful book
I love the Lady Fan books, Ms. Bailey writes such interesting characters. This time around Lady Fan must solve two murders that occurs in a despicable family. The old lady that runs the family turns out to be the mortal enemy of Lady Fan's mother in law. There is a tangle of lies, hate and deceit that Lady Fan must weave through to find the suspect. There is also young love blossoming that might overlap into the next book,, here's hoping.
I love the Lady Fan books, Ms. Bailey writes such interesting characters. This time around Lady Fan must solve two murders that occurs in a despicable family. The old lady that runs the family turns out to be the mortal enemy of Lady Fan's mother in law. There is a tangle of lies, hate and deceit that Lady Fan must weave through to find the suspect. There is also young love blossoming that might overlap into the next book,, here's hoping.
March 24, 2020
Excellent!
Terrific Series with real, enjoyable characters! This is more mental investigation than physical when Tillie becomes involved with the Wem family---- most of them are extremely unpleasant, verging on malicious and vengeful! This is a book to be read thoroughly and carefully to absorb this great reading experience!
Terrific Series with real, enjoyable characters! This is more mental investigation than physical when Tillie becomes involved with the Wem family---- most of them are extremely unpleasant, verging on malicious and vengeful! This is a book to be read thoroughly and carefully to absorb this great reading experience!
April 23, 2020
I love Lady Fan!
I have read all of the Lady Fan books so far and impatiently await the next one. The characters are very well developed, the dialogue is wonderful and there is always the murder/mystery that makes you want to just keep turning the page until you find out 'who dunnit'.
I have read all of the Lady Fan books so far and impatiently await the next one. The characters are very well developed, the dialogue is wonderful and there is always the murder/mystery that makes you want to just keep turning the page until you find out 'who dunnit'.
March 29, 2020
A Treasure.
The Lady Fan series is a gem. Beautifully researched, a wonderful cast of characters, genuine wit and a brilliant heroine. I love that none of the characters are perfect. Their flaws are very human and so they are very well rounded. No cardboard cutouts here.
The Lady Fan series is a gem. Beautifully researched, a wonderful cast of characters, genuine wit and a brilliant heroine. I love that none of the characters are perfect. Their flaws are very human and so they are very well rounded. No cardboard cutouts here.
April 9, 2020
Another great book!
Once again, Ms. Bailey has made another good book, I couldn't put it down. I hope there will be more of Lady Fan books fo come! If you like mysteries this one is good.
Once again, Ms. Bailey has made another good book, I couldn't put it down. I hope there will be more of Lady Fan books fo come! If you like mysteries this one is good.
April 17, 2020
Lady Fan does it again
I cannot say how much I’ve enjoyed this book and the whole Lady Fan series. The characters always have such and honest sensibility to them and the mystery is always well plotted. Highly recommended.
I cannot say how much I’ve enjoyed this book and the whole Lady Fan series. The characters always have such and honest sensibility to them and the mystery is always well plotted. Highly recommended.
May 16, 2020
Wonderful book Wonderful characters!
This is an amazing series! I've read each book in this series and always look forward to the next one. Can't wait for the next one to come out with all the wonderful characters in it! The only down side is they don't come soon enough...
This is an amazing series! I've read each book in this series and always look forward to the next one. Can't wait for the next one to come out with all the wonderful characters in it! The only down side is they don't come soon enough...
May 5, 2020
Not the best one in this series. Too many nasty characters to be believable. (Yes, I know these are fiction but even fiction must be somewhat believable).
October 22, 2022
A Nest of Vipers
Lord and Lady Fan, his mother Sybilla and her granddaughter Elizabeth are in Tunbridge Wells to see the sights of the popular spa. The small town makes it impossible to avoid rivals.
Lady Sybilla is upset to see her arch nemesis and her constantly feuding family are in residence and they are forced to cross paths.
Lady Sybilla is upset by the appearance of her lifelong enemy, the Dowager Contess of Wem and her entire family. Lady Wem rules the Brockhurst family with an iron hand and encourages their rivalries. She also controls the family fortunes .
On a sightseeing excursion to the High Rocks, Lady Fan witnesses one the Brockhurst clan fall to her death. The dead woman was married to an heir, but was shunned by the family because her father was a merchant and was considered socially inferior.
Lord and Lady Farn witness the grisly scene and return home to process what happened. Surprisingly, the dead woman's mother in law comes to Lady Fan for help. Despite the Broadhursts' objections, Lady Wem approves of Lady Fan's investigations. and orders her clan to cooperate The plot thickens,when the widower dies under mysterious circumstances. Soon, Lady Fan, her husband, her servant Hemp and niece Elizabeth are recruited to untangle a web of lies and malice.
As usual,Elizabeth Bailey adds a romantic subplot. Lady Elizabeth develops a friendship with a Brockhurst cousin.. She learns the dead woman left a toddler behind, and the family has been ordered to shun the child.
Their investigation uncovers decades of hostility. The team perseveres,, hoping to find justice for the dead woman and protection for her innocent child
The resort town of Tunbridge Wells, from the Assembly Rooms of the elite to the kitchen tables of the servants, are vivivdly drawn. Each member of the large cast of characters is a unique individual. who grows and changes throughout the narrative.
Elizabeth Bailey has created a fascinating series of historical mysteries that allows her continuing characters to evolve. Each visit to her Georgian novels is well worth the trip. I look forward to rest of the series.
Lord and Lady Fan, his mother Sybilla and her granddaughter Elizabeth are in Tunbridge Wells to see the sights of the popular spa. The small town makes it impossible to avoid rivals.
Lady Sybilla is upset to see her arch nemesis and her constantly feuding family are in residence and they are forced to cross paths.
Lady Sybilla is upset by the appearance of her lifelong enemy, the Dowager Contess of Wem and her entire family. Lady Wem rules the Brockhurst family with an iron hand and encourages their rivalries. She also controls the family fortunes .
On a sightseeing excursion to the High Rocks, Lady Fan witnesses one the Brockhurst clan fall to her death. The dead woman was married to an heir, but was shunned by the family because her father was a merchant and was considered socially inferior.
Lord and Lady Farn witness the grisly scene and return home to process what happened. Surprisingly, the dead woman's mother in law comes to Lady Fan for help. Despite the Broadhursts' objections, Lady Wem approves of Lady Fan's investigations. and orders her clan to cooperate The plot thickens,when the widower dies under mysterious circumstances. Soon, Lady Fan, her husband, her servant Hemp and niece Elizabeth are recruited to untangle a web of lies and malice.
As usual,Elizabeth Bailey adds a romantic subplot. Lady Elizabeth develops a friendship with a Brockhurst cousin.. She learns the dead woman left a toddler behind, and the family has been ordered to shun the child.
Their investigation uncovers decades of hostility. The team perseveres,, hoping to find justice for the dead woman and protection for her innocent child
The resort town of Tunbridge Wells, from the Assembly Rooms of the elite to the kitchen tables of the servants, are vivivdly drawn. Each member of the large cast of characters is a unique individual. who grows and changes throughout the narrative.
Elizabeth Bailey has created a fascinating series of historical mysteries that allows her continuing characters to evolve. Each visit to her Georgian novels is well worth the trip. I look forward to rest of the series.
December 3, 2020
Riveting events within a warring family draw in Lady Fan
It's not long before a shocking death begins to set in train a chain of events that require Lady Fan's abilities to discern what is going on in a family comprised of so many unpleasant characters that it is only her sense of justice, which keeps her from retiring from the lists. She suffers insults, threats and encounters the fear and loathing that is embedded in the heart of the Brockhurst family.
There's a real sense of dread and distaste for the worst of the family members and very few have redeeming features. There are more shocks to come and the relationships are tortuous, with so many candidates who seem as capable of appalling acts, as they are devoid of!manners, restraint or finer feelings, or even common decency. I
The reader is skilfully taken through the chaos and dramas to the denouement and understanding of all that transpired. The pace is fast and I enjoyed it very much. I'm very grateful the Brockhursts are fictional and have no parallels amongst my acquaintance.
It's not long before a shocking death begins to set in train a chain of events that require Lady Fan's abilities to discern what is going on in a family comprised of so many unpleasant characters that it is only her sense of justice, which keeps her from retiring from the lists. She suffers insults, threats and encounters the fear and loathing that is embedded in the heart of the Brockhurst family.
There's a real sense of dread and distaste for the worst of the family members and very few have redeeming features. There are more shocks to come and the relationships are tortuous, with so many candidates who seem as capable of appalling acts, as they are devoid of!manners, restraint or finer feelings, or even common decency. I
The reader is skilfully taken through the chaos and dramas to the denouement and understanding of all that transpired. The pace is fast and I enjoyed it very much. I'm very grateful the Brockhursts are fictional and have no parallels amongst my acquaintance.
July 27, 2021
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of these books and have found them to be historically very accurate I love (or hate as the case may be) all of the characters, and find them to be very human and real. (I did find two minor inaccuracies, one she had people using umbrellas but in England and most of the world, parasol were common, but the waxed/oiled cloth for an umbrella only cane into common use in the 1790's. Also, twice she used the term "main drag" but that is an Americanism from the 1850s as far as I can determine. To the best of my knowledge it was not ever used earlier. It refers to a heavy wagon called a drag or drag that could only be used routinely on paved roads in a town, normally the main street, as others would be unpaved and the surface would be destroyed by repeated heavy wagons going up and down). I know this might sound petty but it is not! These are the only two errors and minor ones at that that I have come across in all the books so congratulations to the author.
December 7, 2020
This is 6th in this series which is a favorite of mine. I got lucky because I had recently read the 5th so it was fresh in my mind.
Lady Fan and family are vacationing at Tunbridge Wells when she is asked to determine whether a death is a murder or suicide which leads to another murder which initially appeared to be an accident.
This story has the distinction of featuring perhaps the most evil matriarch/family that I think I’ve ever run across. But they’re no match for Lady Fan! Good one and looking forward to further adventures!
Lady Fan and family are vacationing at Tunbridge Wells when she is asked to determine whether a death is a murder or suicide which leads to another murder which initially appeared to be an accident.
This story has the distinction of featuring perhaps the most evil matriarch/family that I think I’ve ever run across. But they’re no match for Lady Fan! Good one and looking forward to further adventures!
February 2, 2021
Another good addition in the Lady Fan series. I enjoyed the newest mystery Ottilia finds herself involved in. What I love most about the main character is her pragmatism in the face of everything whether it is scandal or murder. I have a soft spot for pragmatic heroine, so I have been greatly enjoying this series. Plus I love how in love Ottilia and her husband Francis are with each other and how supportive and caring they are. The only thing I am really sad about is I have finally caught up with the series and now I have to wait until the author writes the next one so I can read it.
July 9, 2020
A lady falls to her death
Tunbridge Wells sets the location for taking the waters, mingling in the Assembly rooms and, of course, murder. The Brockhursts are a large, vile family anchored by the matriarch, Sybilla's nemesis, Lady Wem. But which of them can lay claim to the title of Murderer?
Another fine outing for Lady Fan!
Tunbridge Wells sets the location for taking the waters, mingling in the Assembly rooms and, of course, murder. The Brockhursts are a large, vile family anchored by the matriarch, Sybilla's nemesis, Lady Wem. But which of them can lay claim to the title of Murderer?
Another fine outing for Lady Fan!
July 21, 2021
Lunatics
How could such self absorbed people survive life under the same roof? None had a speck of kindness. This blackness kept me enthralled in a two sittings of readings. Lady Fans absorption of little Pretty brought tears. I too never wanted to stop looking at my daughters at birth and our first introduction to one another.
How could such self absorbed people survive life under the same roof? None had a speck of kindness. This blackness kept me enthralled in a two sittings of readings. Lady Fans absorption of little Pretty brought tears. I too never wanted to stop looking at my daughters at birth and our first introduction to one another.
April 10, 2020
I liked it
Yes I did like this book and enjoyed reading it the story line flowed well and was believable along with the characters within.The beginning was a little slow and plodding but after the 2 nd chapter it picked up,now for the next book☺
Yes I did like this book and enjoyed reading it the story line flowed well and was believable along with the characters within.The beginning was a little slow and plodding but after the 2 nd chapter it picked up,now for the next book☺
May 9, 2022
Love these characters, but ONE line has just ruined it... When the previously awesome Francis speaks the words "When you lost our son" to Tillie. I want to punch him in the physical face over and over again!
Great story otherwise, but am no longer a lover of Francis 😡😡
Great story otherwise, but am no longer a lover of Francis 😡😡
October 3, 2023
Set in Georgian times, Lord and Lady Fanshaw are in Tunbridge Wells to join his mother and help chaperone their niece. While on an outing to High Rocks, a body lands at Lady Fan's feet. An accident or murder?
March 24, 2020
Not as clever nor engaging as the previous books
I liked the first few books in this series but the plots seem more and more contrived. I didn’t enjoy this one at all
I liked the first few books in this series but the plots seem more and more contrived. I didn’t enjoy this one at all
March 26, 2020
Another wonderful chapter
I thoroughly enjoy these novels of the insightful Lady Fan!
Columbo and Sherlock Holmes have nothing on Lady Fan, these are delightful reads!
I thoroughly enjoy these novels of the insightful Lady Fan!
Columbo and Sherlock Holmes have nothing on Lady Fan, these are delightful reads!
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