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PublisherGrand Central Publishing

ISBN-101538736136

ISBN-139781538736135

eBay Product ID (ePID)25038455764

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Book TitleLady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRomance / Historical / Regency, Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Romance / Historical / Victorian

Publication Year2020

GenreFiction

AuthorManda Collins

Book SeriesLadies Most Scandalous Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight9.9 Oz

Item Length8.1 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2020-022707

Dewey Edition23

Reviews" Sexy, thrilling, romantic . . . Manda Collins makes her Regency world a place any reader would want to dwell ."-- Kieran Kramer, USA Today bestselling author, "When I pick up a Manda Collins book, I know I'm in for a treat . 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, "A delectable mystery that reads like Victorian Moonlighting (with a good heaping of Nancy Drew's gumption). Collins writes with a brisk whimsy , her diverting characters popping off the page . . . adroitly threading the needle of her darkly amusing sense of humor , genuine suspense , and a deep sense of connection . The novel truly sings , however, when it comes to its themes of violence against women . . . . The book bursts with pointed commentary on misogyny, particularly when directed at women's power and sexuality. But ultimately, it celebrates a cultural love affair with true crime as a way for women to exert some semblance of control over the chaotic (rarely random) violence that can dot our lives. . . . A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem is wickedly smart , so engrossing it'd be a crime not to read it immediately."-- Entertainment Weekly, "Manda Collins writes sexy and smart historical romance , with a big dash of fun ."-- Vanessa Kelly, USA Today bestselling author, "With wicked smart dialogue and incredibly strong characters , Manda Collins reminds me why I love historical romance so much. 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, "Mystery, romance and an indomitable heroine make for a brisk, compelling read ."-- Madeline Hunter, New York Times bestselling author, "Collins blends historical romance and mystery with characters who embody a modern sensibility . . . the protagonists and setting of this first in a promising new series are thoroughly enjoyable ."-- Library Journal, "Manda Collins smoothly blends romance and an English country-house whodunit . . . 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 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 . Brava! "-- Elizabeth Hoyt, New York Times bestselling author

TitleLeadingA

Series Volume Number1

Dewey Decimal813.6

Synopsis"[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.

LC Classification NumberPS3603.O45445L33