Of Manners and Murder: A Dear Miss Hermione Mystery by Anastasia Hastings (Engli

Description: Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings "The Matter is far from settled, Miss Hermione. In fact, it has grown grave."1885; London, England. When Violets Aunt Adelia decides to abscond with her newest paramour, she leaves behind two volatile nieces, one dedicated housekeeper, and a mailbox full of trouble. After years of penning the replies of the most popular Agony Aunt in London, Miss Hermione, Adelia is giving up her authorial pursuits to go all-in on love. And unforunately for her elder niece, Violet, Adelia has left the fate of Miss Hermione in her hands.And of course, the first letter Violet receives is full not of prissy pondering, but of portent.Ivy Armstrong is in need of help like no other: strange accidents have been happening to and around her, and she confides to Miss Hermione that she fears for her life-and even sends along helpful newspaper sketches of her suspects. Violet, as a woman stymied by the repressed feminine lifestyle of her era and wedded first and foremost to good sense and good books, is determined to help Ivy. But when she visits the village where the letters were posted, Willingdale, she finds an unpleasant surprise waiting for her: Ivy is already dead, and one of her mourners may also be her murderer.With a sassy and snobbish sister, Sephora, to care for, a murder to solve, and her own complicated feelings for a certain caddish Eli Marsh to corrall, Violet is almost too busy to dole out advice to the British. Almost. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography ANASTASIA HASTINGS has, over a thirty-year-career, published over sixty novels in a number of different genres and under a number of names-Miss Hermione would approve. Anastasia lives outside of Cleveland with her husband, David, and her Airedale, Eliot Ness, who is a ribbon-winning show dog when hes outside and a couch potato when hes home. Of Manners and Murder is the first in the Dear Miss Hermione mystery series. Review A 2024 Mary Higgins Clark Award nominee!"Delightful . . . The books thrilling denouement evokes the shocking revelations of Wilkie Collins, the social acuity of Jane Austen and the comic melodrama of Oscar Wilde."--The Wall Street Journal "Highly recommended series debut for fans of cozy sub-genre."--Mystery Tribune "[The] characters add to the charm of this welcome new series."--The Akron Beacon Journal, "Book Talk" column "[A] witty series launch...Hastings imbues her endearing lead with sufficient depth to make the plot plausible. Allison Montclair readers will be eager for the sequel."--Publishers Weekly "A series of surprising revelations leads to a shocking conclusion. The first in a series steeped in Victorian mores offers a dashing heroine and an impressive pile of red herrings."--Kirkus Reviews "Satisfying... includes tricky plot twists and a beautifully described Victorian setting."--Booklist "An entertaining historical mystery."--Library Journal "The writing is crisp and witty, and the plot wonderfully intertwined with all the characters, with nothing superfluous."--Historical Novel Society "Funny at times, this series debut is also an adventurous and thoughtful look at a time when womens lives were on the brink of change. And its a puzzling whodunit to boot."--First Clue Newsletter "A delightful and engrossing first entry in the Dear Miss Hermione series. With an intriguing mystery, a dash of familial turmoil, and a blossoming romance, Of Manners and Murder is great fun from start to finish. I eagerly await Miss Hermiones next escapade!"--Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames and Electra McDonnell series Promotional The first in the new Dear Miss Hermione mystery series from Anastaia Hastings-when you represent the best-loved Agony Aunt in Britain, both maurading husbands and murder are par for the course. Review Quote TIPS FROM MISS HERMIONE HERSELF!1) It is to a ladys advantage to know as much about as many things as she possibly can.2) If one is unsure of the truth, they should feel free to experiment with it.3) Always don ones hat and gloves before leaving the house--you never know when a lack of fingerprints could come in handy.4) A murderer always leaves a clue behind. Promotional "Headline" The first in the new Dear Miss Hermione mystery series from Anastaia Hastings--when you represent the best-loved Agony Aunt in Britain, both maurading husbands and murder are par for the course. Details ISBN1250848563 Author Anastasia Hastings Short Title Of Manners and Murder Pages 304 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1250848563 ISBN-13 9781250848567 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-02-07 Subtitle A Dear Miss Hermione Mystery Series Number 1 Publisher St Martins Press Series A Dear Miss Hermione Mystery Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2023-02-07 UK Release Date 2023-02-07 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-04-24 NZ Release Date 2023-04-24 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142212915;

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