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Black Ship A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery (2000)

It is 1925 and Daisy's husband inherits a house from his great uncle. They discover that their new neighbors are wine merchants. One rainy morning the maid finds a body hidden in the bushes. Who is the stranger? How are the neighbors involved? Why did the son take the train to the north? Ho...

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Sheer Folly A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery (2000)

Or two and a half stars. I didn't mind the long lead time into the murder, I was enjoying the characters, but I did think the end was rushed and a bit confused, with one character apparently revealled as the murderer but Daisy possibly being called to testify at a different character's trial - o...

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A Colourful Death A Cornish Mystery (2000)

Disappointing. I haven't read the Daisy Dalrymple stories for which this author is best known,so can’t compare. This was a perfectly enjoyable lightweight whodunnit – an artist is found murdered and it seems that everyone he knew thinks the world will be a better place without him. Enter our hero...

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A Colourful Death (2010)

A pleasant but unremarkable murder mystery set in Cornwall in the 1960s. Eleanor Trewyn is a widow in her sixties who helps to run the LonStar charity shop, and has a habit of getting involved with murders. In this one, her young friend Nick Gresham, an artist, is accused of murdering another a...

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Mistletoe and Murder (2004)

Daisy Dalrymple, now wed to DCI Alec Fletcher, spends 1923 Christmas at Cornwall with distant relatives the Nevilles. Missionary Mr Calloway disapproves of the celebration and the family, and dies Xmas Eve at an isolated chapel. The elder daughter wanders the grounds nightly, the younger has fits...

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The Case of the Murdered Muckraker (2003)

Daisy Dalrymple and DCI Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard honeymoon in 1923 America, and work in a bit of business. After Daisy meets her magazine editor Mr Thorwald, she hears a gunshot and sees a man plummet down an elevator shaft. Journalist Otis Carmody had many enemies. Daisy crosses the countr...

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Miss Hartwell's Dilemma (1988)

Miss Hartwell's Academy for Young Ladies provides her with refuge from scandal as well as employment. But an old suitor, a sinister Spaniard, and a student's disreputable father threaten to shake her world - and one of those men may cause her to lose her heart.

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Murder on the Flying Scotsman (2001)

The Honourable Daisy Dalrymple heads on the Flying Scotsman train to Edinburgh for her next 1923 magazine article. Schoolfellow, Anne Breton and her relatives also rush to the deathbed of family scion, miserly Alistair McGowan. His heir, brother Albert, is found murdered aboard. Plus, Belinda, da...

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The Bloody Tower (2007)

In April of 1925, the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher, now mother to two-year-old twins, has decided to resume her journalistic career, and for her first piece she's agreed to write about the Tower of London. - the royal fortress and compound of buildings that includes the infamous Bloody Tow...

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Fall of a Philanderer (2006)

In the summer of 1924, the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher takes a seaside holiday with her new husband DCI Alec, his daughter Belinda, and Belinda's chum Deva. The local innkeeper is a philanderer, and his broken body is found at the foot of a cliff. Another case of murder for the sleuthing ...

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Gunpowder Plot (2006)

In the winter of 1924, Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and husband Alec, Scotland Yard DCI, celebrate Guy Fawkes with a country friend. On the evening before, the overly-demanding Viscount apparently shot himself in his study, after a married woman guest visiting England from Australia.

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Requiem for a Mezzo (2001)

Daisy Dalrymple and Scotland Yard inspector Alec Fletcher enjoy a splendid performance of Verdi's Requiem, featuring her neighbor's sister Bettina, until the poisoned singer suddenly breathes her last. The diva was difficult and provoked many enemies - a philandering tenor, a burly Russian bass, ...

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A Mourning Wedding (2005)

Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and husband Alec attend the wedding of her childhood friend Lucy Fotheringay. But Lucy's gossip-mongering great-aunt is strangled and Alec cannot revive her uncle in the conservatory. Someone prefers funerals to weddings and must be stopped.

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To Davy Jones Below (2003)

Daisy Dalrymple and DCI Alec Fletcher honeymoon on an ocean voyage to 1923 America, joined by her friend Phillip Petrie, his wife Gloria, her rich father Caleb Arbuckle, Arbuckle's new friend Yorkshire millionaire Jethro Gotobed, and Gotobed's new wife, showgirl Wanda. Beset by suspicious acciden...

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Styx and Stones (2006)

Daisy Dalrymple, accompanied by fiancé Detective Inspector Alec Fletcher, is asked by her brother-in-law to discreetly investigate poison pen letters for local villagers. When the pompous unbearable brother of the local vicar is killed by a stone dropped on his head, gossip has escalated to murder.

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The Winter Garden Mystery (2001)

3-3.5 starsThe 2nd Daisy Dalrymple has Daisy off to Occles House, where a sporty schoolchum, Bobbie (Roberta) lives with her brother Sebastian, her horror of a mother Lady Valeria, and her dairy-occupied father. Lady Valeria runs the small village, Occleswich, like an iron-maiden. And she coddles...

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Damsel in Distress (2002)

Phillip Petrie, the amiable younger son of a lord who has set his sights on becoming a common auto mechanic, never expects to fall for the daughter of a visiting American millionaire. No more does he expect her to be kidnapped, and himself with her. They don't want him, though, and he finds himse...

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Rattle His Bones (2003)

It's the 1920s, and the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple works for her living in London, writing magazine articles while she anticipates her marriage to Scotland Yard inspector Alec Fletcher. This time, she's writing about the Museum of Natural History, and of course, someone gets murdered and a signif...

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Lady in the Briars (1990)

Rebecca Nuthall, downtrodden unpaid companion to a relative, is saved from drowning by Lord John Danville. Lord John has been ordered abroad by his father after indulging in a frivolous but near fatal duel. About to leave for Russia with his cousin Teresa Graylin and her diplomat husband, he pers...

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Death at Wentwater Court (2006)

2 Jan 1923 p 10. Honorable Daisy Dalrymple 25 p 10 "sparkle in her blue eyes" p 177 prefers to work for prestigious Town and Country magazine after her father dies. "A sad loss to the House of Lords. That wretched influenza decimated our ranks" p 23. Her aristocratic position allows her to be ass...

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Lord Iverbrook's Heir (1987)

igh Carrick, Viscount Iverbrook returns to England from an extended stay in Jamaica after leanring of the deaths of his brother and sister-in-law from a fever. They left behind a five-year-old son named Peter, who is currently under the guardianship of his maternal aunt Selena Whitton. Hugh is fu...

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A Susceptible Gentleman (Harlequin Regency Romance Series 2, #25) (1990)

Sarah Meade, the vicar's sister, thinks her childhood friend Adam, Viscount Cheverell, is the pink of perfect chivalry. Adam can always be relied upon to rescue damsels in distress, whether they are his sisters with husband trouble or the village's unmarried mothers. But Adam has another life in ...

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Two Corinthians: A Walker Regency Duet, Book II (1989)

Lord Pomeroy has been rejected by his long-time fiancé and must find a woman to marry for his ill father’s sake. His sister suggests Claire Sutton, who has been on the shelf for years. And Bertram is willing to consider her, except that she’s shy and her sister is such an outspoken, outrageous ch...

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The Babe and the Baron (1996)

Alone, pregnant, and facing difficult financial strains after the death of her husband, Lady Laura Chamberlain is protected by her husband's cousin Lord Wyckham, who experiences unexpected feelings for the lovely widow.

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Mayhem and Miranda (1997)

Miranda Carmichael was a proper lady's companion to the eccentric Lady Wiston. But when Lady Wiston invited her brash nephew, Peter, to stay with them upon his return from the wilds of British Canada, the prospect gave Miranda chills and an inexplicable tingle. And soon, she faced excitement aple...

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The Frog Earl (1991)

Winner of the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Certificate of Excellence for Regency Comedy.The last thing Princess Mimi wanted was to kiss a bailiff, but Simon was no ordinary bailiff. Bitter from his experiences in the London marriage mart, Simon left his title behind and sought rural calm in le...

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The Captain's Inheritance (1994)

Despite their different backgrounds, Lady Constantia Roworth loses her heart to Captain Frank Ingram, recuperating from his wounds at her father's estate, and is delighted when a surprise inheritance transforms the penniless soldier into an acceptable suitor.

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Crossed Quills (1998)

When Wynn Selworth implores Prometheus, a supposed male literary essayist who is actually Phillippa Lisle, to help him, Phillippa poses as Prometheus' liaison since she is determined never to reveal her secret, and together they embark on a madcap adventure of love.

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Die Laughing (2011)

With any luck it was the police surgeon. Maybe he would listen to Daisy, or notice the anomalies for himself. “Here they are now.” With evident relief, Mackinnon jumped up and opened the kitchen door. They heard heavy footsteps approaching and Gladys’s voice. “Oh yes, Mr. Atkinson, the sergeant’s...

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The Valley of the Shadow

He talked via radio to the Coast Guard and the Lucy, then turned to Megan. “So you’ll be wanting to look round the scene of the crime, Sergeant?” “Yes, sir. Though ‘wanting’ isn’t the word I’d choose. I ought to ask a few questions first, though, when they bring them out. Assuming they speak Engl...

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Black Sheep's Daughter (1989)

She had wondered for a time, last night, whether she and Marco were to be allowed to stay. The duchess had collapsed onto the nearest chair, moaning weakly about fraud and deception until her dresser hurried in with a glass of hartshorn and supported her faltering steps up the stairs. Neither he...

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Dead in the Water (2011)

Lying there in his sodden crew shorts and shirt, he looked pathetically harmless. His poisonous tongue was stilled, but not, it seemed, by poison. With a shudder, she turned away. Alec’s arm went about her shoulders for a quick squeeze. Releasing her, he glanced around. Daisy followed his gaze. S...

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Manna from Hades (2009)

Eleanor couldn’t decide if it was naturally black and had gone white in patches, or whether it had gone white naturally and an unsuccessful attempt had been made to dye it black. Or perhaps it was a wig, a very peculiar one, though she’d seen much stranger fashions in obscure parts of the world: ...

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The Miser's Sister (1984)

Oliver confirmed, returning to Ruth. “Don’t despair, I have a plan, and I never intended to leave you anyway.” He explained his plan and went over just what he wanted Ruth to do. So positive and convincing was he that without much difficulty she was able to banish doubt and foreboding. He had bro...

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Toblethorpe Manor (1981)

Mary flung the curtains wide, and she could see the blue sky with white puffs of cloud scurrying before the breeze. “Open the window a little, Mary,” she ordered. “What a glorious day!” The air was cool and refreshing, and she found that the previous day’s distress loomed less black in her mind. ...

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Anthem for Doomed Youth (2011)

They had arrived a few minutes early, hoping they wouldn’t have to walk into a room full of silent people. Belinda had told Daisy about Quaker Meetings, so she had a rough idea of what to expect. She was surprised, though, when she entered the room with Sakari and Melanie,...

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Thea's Marquis (1993)

Thea woke to the sound of rain being dashed against her window by gusts of wind. In the square, sodden leaves lay in drifts and the few passers-by hugged their overcoats about them. Hoping that Jason would not leave the snug haven of the house, Thea went down to breakfast. He was there already, p...

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Lavender Lady (1983)

Hester! Come quick! There’s been a dreadful accident!” Accustomed to her youngest brother’s wild exaggerations, Miss Godric dusted the flour off her hands on her blue gingham apron in a leisurely way. The small boy burst into the kitchen. His white face and the panic in his voice galvanised her t...

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Polly and the Prince (1991)

She had never seen Kolya’s handwriting, but the address was written in what looked like a feminine hand. Then she brightened as she recalled that the Russian alphabet was different. He might have had someone write it for him. He might have had some female write it for him—but at least he had writ...

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Two Corinthians (1989)

growled Lord Pomeroy to his sister. “You cannot hide behind Miss Hartwell’s skirts any longer,” she pointed out. “I do not understand how a diplomat—and a buck of the first stare!—can be so bashful at making the acquaintance of an inoffensive young woman.” “I am not bashful, merely suffering in a...

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A Poor Relation (1990)

I daresay I could have invited half the regiment.” The name Grange had a homely sound, and Chris was unprepared for the mansion that awaited him when he turned in through the gates. Half hidden by a pillared portico, the massive central block was topped by a dome, while on each side lower wings s...

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Scandal's Daughter (1996)

He put his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to his side. She looked up at him, nothing but her eyes visible between the sheepskin hat, topped by her cloak’s hood, and the shawl across her lower face. A snowflake landed on her eyelashes. He wanted to kiss it away before it melted, but hi...

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Heirs of the Body

Then came a cry for help. Miss Watt rang up at half past ten that morning. “Mrs. Fletcher, Mr. Pearson wondered whether you could possibly come in to chambers right away. We have … ah … something of a situation here.” She sounded uncharacteristically flustered. “What on earth…? Can’t you tell me ...

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Black Ship (2008)

Jessup out, Daisy decided not to change for dinner. If Alec came home in time, which she rather doubted, he wouldn’t want to change, and a man should be allowed to be comfortable in his own home, when there are no guests. She went back to the sitting room, kicked off her shoes, and curled up in a...

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The Road to Gretna (1992)

Jason swore softly as yet another invisible rose-bush caught at the skirts of his greatcoat. He hadn’t thought Henrietta’s back garden had so many roses. At present he was in no case to appreciate the fragrance which floated on the still night air. In the dark it was difficult to disentangle hims...

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Byron's Child (1991)

I am doing this for your own good.” Roland’s slightly plump cheeks quivered with annoyance. He was unused to rebellion, especially when his authority as head of the family was enhanced by the solemn dignity of his seat behind the desk in his library. “A green girl cannot possibly be expected to k...

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Superfluous Women

It was easier to keep her mind on what was said because Willie’s voice was bright with interest, and she fenced with Underwood, just as Daisy had. “Why on earth do you want to know why the three of us moved south?” she demanded. “The more I know about those involved, the quicker I’ll be able to s...

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The Tudor Signet (1995)

“Oh bother!” said Lilian. “Yes, show him in, Blount, and tell Cook there will be one extra for luncheon. One cannot deny the neighbours,” she said resignedly to Malcolm, “and Lord Wareham rides several miles to call, but he always seems to arrive just in time for a meal so one must invite him to ...

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Captain Ingram's Inheritance (1994)

Vickie stormed. “Mama doesn’t mean to take me to Town until the spring, and I can learn here just as well as at home.” Roworths and Ingrams, together with Anita and Miss Bannister, were seated at breakfast in the dining-room. Constantia’s announcement of the contents of Lady Westwood’s letter ha...

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The Man in the Green Coat (1987)

Mr Everett lounged with his feet on his paper-strewn desk. It seemed to be impossible to concentrate on paperwork this morning. “Lady Harrison, sir?” asked his lanky secretary. His spectacles caught the light from the window and gleamed blankly. “You mean Sir Cosmo’s widow?” “Yes. Did he ever cal...

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Miss Jacobson's Journey (1992)

Suspecting that he wanted to talk to Isaac, as a change from blindly accusing him, she complied, but the inn was too small to afford such a luxury. Disappointed, she failed to appreciate a savoury bowl of cassoulet. By the evening he might have changed his mind again. The team the ostlers claimed...

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A Second Spring (2008)

My dear, how delightful to see you.” Juliet Faulk beamed up at her tall brother from the chaise longue in her pink and white boudoir. She held out her hand and he bowed over it correctly, then unbent sufficiently to lean forward and kiss her cheek. “Pull up a chair and sit down.” He obeyed. “You ...

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Sheer Folly

Lucy had left for London and her studio; Carlin for London and his golf match; Lady Ottaline and Mrs. Howell had both taken bromides and stayed abed; and Rhino’s absence made itself felt in a curious combination of lightened spirits and wariness. Sir Desmond had come down at the last minute. He r...

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My Lord Winter (1992)

She had not sat out a single set, and whether the reason was her title, her large dowry, her new gown, or simply that it had been her ball, she had revelled in every moment. Except... She sat bolt upright as the memory struck her. Oh Lord, Lavinia and Fitz! Fitz had opened his mouth to say someth...

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Smugglers' Summer (1989)

It was generally understood that on such occasions she did not require attendance; indeed, she positively resisted any offer to accompany her. When this became clear to Octavia, she asked Sir Tristram to show her the bookroom. “I am a little tired after our morning exercise,” she claimed. “I shal...

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