A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder by Dianne Freeman is the eighth book in the Countess of Harleigh Mystery. George, the Count of Harleigh and his wife, Frances Hazelton, the Countess of Harleigh are taking some time in Paris. They are hoping for leisure time to spend with each other and family. However, before they know it they are drawn into a mystery looking for a killer, while trying to suss out information about marriage prospects from an acquaintance. If all the intrigue is not enough there is also the fact that Frances’s mother is visiting them (and she can be a bit of a pill).
They start off by investigating the worthiness of marriage to Carlson Deaver, a wealthy American. His wife was murdered. Carlson is determined to find Sarah Bernhardt guilty as she received a blackmail letter. Frances and George end up helping the french police, Daniel Cadieux. Together they find a twisted set of leads, letters and other interesting revelations, none of which solve the mysterious deaths.
The story was interesting. The solution was surprising and unexpected. George and Frances were able to figure out the crime and helped come up with a solution to get the confession from the correct person. A Daughter’s Guide to Mothers and Murder by Dianne Freeman was a good read.
