Things aren’t as they seem!

A Murderous Tryst (Beatrice Hyde-Care Mystery #11) by Lynn Messina   

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Oh my! Bea certainly has a lot to contend with. Bea’s rattled! The Duke has been missing from their bed for a night. When a distraught Bea come downstairs the next morning she finds her beloved husband Damien clasped in the arms of a glamorous female. A female who turns out to be Kesgrave’s first mistress, Mrs. Penelope Taylor!

What?! Of course Bea’s heart sinks and she falls back on her painful memories of Aunt Vera’s responses to such a situation. Bea is both shaken and traumatised, but determined not to show it. 

It seems Penny has been accused of murder. Actually Penny’s desperately trying to avoid Newgate.  As a former mistress Penny does the unthinkable thing in society’s eyes. She asks for help from Bea. Bea’s response is just as shocking. She says yes. Kesgrave is as usual inscrutable.

Of course this is the beginning of a harebrained chase, complications between Bea and Amien, and an investigation of the various protectors who’ve all vying for Penny’s favors. That chase will turn out to be most dangerous and complicated.

Penny, Bea and Kesgrave! A scandalous puzzle for society, but in the end perfectly reasonable to Bea.

Once again Bea and Kesgrave rattle society.

Another enjoyable and surprising read featuring this most unusual regency couple, Beatrice Hyde-Clare, Duchess of Kesgrave and Damien, Duke of Kesgrave.

A Book Whisperer ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.