A lady's guide to mischief and mayhem

Title:

Author:

Collins, Manda, author.

Personal Author:

Collins, Manda, author.

ISBN:

9781538736135

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

338 pages ; 20 cm

Abstract:

"England, 1865: As one of England's most notorious newspaper columnists, Lady Katherine Bascomb believes knowledge is power. And she's determined to inform and educate the ladies of London on the nefarious-and deadly-criminals who are preying on the fairer sex. 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 when the lead detective accuses Katherine of inflaming-rather than informing-the public with her column, she vows to prove him wrong. Detective Inspector Andrew Eversham's refusal to compromise his investigations nearly cost him his own career, and he blames Katherine. To avoid bad publicity, his superiors are pressuring him to solve cases quickly rather than correctly. When he discovers she's the key witness in a new crime, he's determined to prevent the beautiful widow from once again wreaking havoc on his case. Yet as Katherine proves surprisingly insightful and Andrew impresses Katherine with his lethal competency, both are forced to admit the fire between them is more flirtatious than furious. But to explore the passion between them, they'll need to catch a killer"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Advice columnists -- Fiction.

Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.

Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

London (England) -- 19th century -- Fiction.

Genre:

Romantic suspense fiction.

Detective and mystery fiction.

Romance fiction.

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Summary

"[Manda] Collins is a delight" (Elizabeth Hoyt) in this fun and flirty historical rom-com, where an intrepid female reporter matches wits with a serious, sexy detective -- perfect for fans of Tessa Dare, Julia Quinn, and Netflix's Enola Holmes !
England, 1865 : Newspaper columnist Lady Katherine Bascomb finds herself the subject of speculation when her latest article leads to an arrest in the murders plaguing London. The English believe women ought not to write about such vulgar things as crime, and a particularly attractive detective inspector is incensed that she's interfered with his investigation. To escape her sudden notoriety, Katherine heads to the country-only to witness a murder upon her arrival.
Detective Inspector Andrew Eversham is appalled when Lady Katherine entangles herself in one of his cases-again. Her sensationalist reporting already nearly got him kicked off the police force, and he'll be damned if he permits her to meddle a second time. Yet, her questions are awfully insightful, and he can't deny his attraction to both her beauty and brains. As the clues point to a dangerous criminal, the two soon realize their best option is working together. But with their focus on the killer lurking in the shadows, neither is prepared for the other risk the case poses-to their hearts.

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

A newspaper columnist and a detective search for an elusive killer and find love in the process in this historical romance/murder mystery mashup. Lady Katherine Bascomb, newspaper owner since her late husband's death, starts a new column called "A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem." There's a killer on the loose, and Scotland Yard doesn't seem to be doing their due diligence. Kate publishes the column to provide information to women, who are often left in the dark on these subjects, but it has the unintended side effect of getting Inspector Andrew Eversham kicked off the case. He blames Kate for ruining his career. Then, when Kate discovers a body, Eversham is sent to investigate. Despite misgivings about each other, they decide to work together to solve this case, which could be connected to the other killings. Their passion for justice leads to amorous passion, but their blossoming love is put at risk as the case becomes increasingly dangerous. While there are interesting aspects to both romance and mystery, neither feels fully developed. In the beginning, more attention is given to the mystery plot, so when the leads abruptly shift from enemies to lovers, it doesn't feel quite believable--there hasn't been enough building chemistry. The gradual revelation of clues to the mystery, including some exciting twists and turns, creates intrigue, but the eventual wrap-up, while neat, isn't entirely satisfying. Entertaining elements don't add up to a captivating whole. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.