Death at the Manor
The tortured spirits of the dead haunt a Regency-era English manor, but the true danger lies in the land of the living.
“A classic locked-room puzzle and a nuanced look at period society. Regency lovers will be enthralled.”
– Publishers Weekly, starred review
Regency widow Lily Adler is looking forward to spending the autumn away from the social whirl of London. When she arrives in Hampshire with her friends, the Carroways, she doesn’t expect much more than a quiet country visit and the chance to spend time with her charming new acquaintance, Matthew Spencer.
But something odd is afoot in the small country village. A ghost has taken up residence in the Belleford manor, a lady in grey who wanders the halls at night, weeping and wailing. Half the servants have left in terror, but the family seems delighted with the notoriety that their ghost provides. Intrigued, Lily and her party immediately make plans to visit Belleford.
They arrive at the manor the next morning ready to be entertained, only to find that tragedy has struck. The matriarch of the family has just been found killed in her bed. The dead woman’s family is convinced that the ghost is responsible. Lily is determined to learn the truth before another victim turns up. But could she be next in line for the Great Beyond?
PRAISE FOR DEATH AT THE MANOR
“Clever, fun, and a simply great read from first page to last.” – Midwest Book Review
“Schellman transports readers to Regency-era England and tantalizes them with a traditional whodunit.” – Kirkus Reviews
“An exceptionally good read.” – New York Journal of Books
“A clever addition to the Lily Adler series with a twist on the classic locked door murder mystery.” – Seattle Book Review
“Skillfully written, smoothly narrated, and with a gentle balance of mystery and growth.” – Historical Novels Review
“A pleasant cozy mystery, effectively combining the traditional amateur sleuth and locked-room mystery to splendid effect.” – Gumshoe Review
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