There is a murderer among them. And no one with secrets is safe. Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor a Historical Romantic Suspense, Mystery by AJ Skelly Book Tour with Giveaway
There is a murderer among them. And no one with secrets is safe.
Murder at Mistlethwaite Manor
by AJ Skelly
Genre: Historical Romantic Suspense, Mystery
Agatha
Christie’s And Then There Were None meets The
Gilded Age in this delicious, suspenseful murder
mystery.
When Lady Emma Grace Hastings receives a
much-coveted invitation to the most auspicious Christmas party of the
season—one that comes with a 10,000 pound prize for the winner of a
mysterious game—she cannot believe her good fortune.
But
as the guests are assembled at Mistlewaithe Manor, the chilling
intent of the game is revealed. Each guest has cause for alarm,
because all of them have secrets, and to win the prize money, those
secrets must be exposed.
Things take a sinister turn when
Emma Grace finds herself caught between her old love and her
soon-to-be betrothed. Suspicions abound, and old wounds are opened.
The dead body in the study does not help. Nor does the raging winter
storm that prevents escape from the manor. Emma Grace must battle her
heart, use her wits, and put her sleuthing skills to the test to
survive the weekend alive.
Because there is a murderer
among them.
And no one with secrets is safe.
“If you’ll follow me, my lady.” The same maid, skin pale and
hair nearly white blonde under her tidy white cap, bobbed a curtsy and
indicated I should follow her down another chilly hallway. Thick, vibrant
carpets muffed our steps as I trailed the woman, trying not to ogle outright at
the vast displays of wealth lining the walls. Paintings, statuary, tables
inlaid with mother of pearl and studded with semi-precious stones.
Tapestries likely worth more than a king’s ransom covered huge swaths of the
stone.
We traipsed up two flights of curving stairs to yet another
ornate hallway, this one dark with alternating paneled wood and red and gold
damask cloth.
“Your chambers, my lady. All the guest chambers are
here on the third floor. Women to the right side of the hallway, men to
the left. Do you require anything else momentarily? Your luggage
should all be present and accounted for.”
I stepped inside the room and delighted in the dazzling
array of lush greens and soft pinks, completed by a sparkling chandelier
hanging from the middle of the room. Glass orbs dangled from its gilt
arms, bending and refracting the light into a thousand rainbows across the
walls and into the shadowed corners of the room. My trunk and suitcase
were stacked neatly beside a cherry wood vanity, which was set with a silver
comb, brush, and mirror. Another card with my name on it lay on its marble
surface.
Excitement hummed beneath my skin, and suddenly I couldn’t
wait to be alone to tear into this newest missive from my most elusive host.
I would avoid bloody hands this time.
“That will be all, thank you,” I demurred.
Once the door was shut, I abandoned all decorum, hiking my
skirts above my ankles and racing to snatch the missive.
Tearing the envelope open like a savage, I slowed and
reverently took out the folded card.
Lady Hastings,
Welcome to
Mistlethwaite Manor. I trust your stay here will be most memorable.
Please wear your finest holiday frock to dinner tonight. The games will
begin promptly at half past six. Bring all your wit and charm and
come prepared.
Yours
truly,
The
Master of Mistlethwaite
Come prepared?
Prepared for what?
AJ Skelly is an author, reader, and lover of all things fantasy, history, and fairy-tale-romance. And werewolves. She has a serious soft spot for them. As an avid life-long reader and a former high school English teacher, she’s always been fascinated with the written word. She lives with her husband, children, and many imaginary friends who often find their way into her stories. They all drink copious amounts of tea together and stay up reading far later than they should.
You can read more of her short stories at www.ajskelly.com.
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This looks like a fantastic read. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy historical romance. Sounds great.
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