Book 13 - Lady Rample Mysteries (Pre-Order)

A Duke, A Deadly Croquet Match, and A Clever Lady Detective Who Refuses to Let Murder Ruin Her Weekend

Ophelia, Lady Rample only wanted a peaceful country house party. Some champagne, witty conversation with her dear friend Phil, and perhaps a few laughs at the expense of her fashion-challenged and eccentric but lovable Aunt Butty. Is that too much to ask?

 Apparently, yes.

 When the insufferable Duke of Mowbray arrives at a crumbling Yorkshire manor, he insults the other guests, terrifies the servants, and makes it abundantly clear he'd rather be anywhere else. So when an accident during a croquet match puts him out of commission, more than one person breathes a sigh of relief. Except Ophelia’s is certain this was no accident, and a murder shortly after proves her suspicions correct.

 Unfortunately for her investigation, the suspects are plentiful:

* A fortune-hunting widow with three dead husbands in her past

* A harridan of a mother desperate to marry her daughter to a title

* A debt-ridden host with everything to lose

* A timid young woman who trembles whenever the Duke's name is mentioned

* A sherry-loving vicar's wife with secrets of her own

 With her eccentric Aunt Butty causing delightful chaos, her clever friend Phil by her side, and her handsome American jazz musician boyfriend offering long-distance support, Ophelia must navigate a maze of lies, debts, and buried scandals. She discovers hidden slingshots, missing drinkware, and a victim who wasn't quite what they seemed. But as she closes in on the truth, the killer grows desperate. And in a house where everyone has something to hide, the most dangerous secret might be the one Ophelia is about to uncover.

 Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher series, and anyone who loves:

* 1920s-1930s historical mysteries with witty heroines

* Country house murder mysteries with colorful suspects

* Amateur lady detectives with impeccable style and sharp minds

* Humorous cozy mysteries with laugh-out-loud moments

* Strong female friendships and outrageous elderly aunts

* Murder mysteries with romantic subplots

* Poison, lies, and afternoon tea

 Join Ophelia, Lady Rample for another delightfully deadly adventure where the cocktails flow freely, the suspects multiply quickly, and murder is always unexpected but never dull. This fast-paced historical cozy mystery combines clever plotting, memorable characters, and sparkling wit for a thoroughly entertaining read.

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 Lady Rample and the Dastardly Duke is part of the Lady Rample Mystery series. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but they're even better when read in order.