To avoid bad publicity, his superiors are pressuring him to solve cases quickly rather than correctly. And when the lead detective accuses Katherine of inflaming-rather than informing-the public with her column, she vows to prove him wrong.ĭetective Inspector Andrew Eversham’s refusal to compromise his investigations nearly cost him his own career, and he blames Katherine. When her reporting leads to the arrest of a notorious killer, however, Katherine flees to a country house party to escape her newfound notoriety-only to witness a murder on her very first night. And she’s determined to inform and educate the ladies of London on the nefarious-and deadly-criminals who are praying on the fairer sex. Synopsis: An intrepid female reporter matches wits with a serious, sexy detective in award-winning author Manda Collins’ fun and flirty historical rom-com!Įngland, 1865: As one of England’s most notorious newspaper columnists, Lady Katherine Bascomb believes knowledge is power. Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing) Manda Collins makes her Regency world a place any reader would want to dwell.Title: A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem "Manda Collins writes sexy and smart historical romance, with a big dash of fun."- Vanessa Kelly, USA Today bestselling author The twists and turns of the plot will keep readers guessing, but Kate's independent attitude and the interesting friends she gathers around her bring the story to vivid life."- Bookpage "Manda Collins smoothly blends romance and an English country-house whodunit. the protagonists and setting of this first in a promising new series are thoroughly enjoyable."- Library Journal "Collins blends historical romance and mystery with characters who embody a modern sensibility. "Both romance and mystery fans will find this a treat."- Publishers Weekly " Smartly plotted, superbly executed, and splendidly witty."- Booklist
Witty, intelligent, and hard to put down, you'll love A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem."- Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times bestselling author "With wicked smart dialogue and incredibly strong characters, Manda Collins reminds me why I love historical romance so much. "Mystery, romance and an indomitable heroine make for a brisk, compelling read."- Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author Brava!"- Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author " Collins is a delight! I read A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem waaay past my bedtime, absorbed by its spot-on period detail, the well-crafted characters, and of course the intriguing mystery. With compelling characters and a rich Victorian setting, A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem weaves mystery and romance into one enthralling tale."- Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author "When I pick up a Manda Collins book, I know I'm in for a treat.
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