Family Plot (Another John Pickett Mystery) - Hardcover

South, Sheri Cobb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410478793 ISBN 13: 9781410478795

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2015

Synopsis

FOR FANS OF: Georgette Heyer, Deanna Raybourn, and C. S. Harris

The third installment of the John Pickett series of humorous Regency mysteries finds Bow Street Runner Pickett in Scotland investigating a woman found unconscious on the beach--a woman who bears a striking resemblance to the local laird's daughter, a girl missing and presumed dead for the last fifteen years. Pickett is surprised to discover that the woman was found by none other than Lady Fieldhurst and her three young nephews--and gratified to learn that her ladyship has registered at the seaside inn as Mrs. Julia Pickett. When old Angus Kirkbride dies only hours after announcing his intention of changing his will in his daughter's favor, "Mr. and Mrs. Pickett" must join forces to discover the truth about a family reunion suddenly turned deadly.

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From the Inside Flap:

In disgrace with her aristocratic in-laws, recently widowed Lady Fieldhurst is exiled to Scotland with her three young nephews in tow. On impulse, she and the boys decide to stay at an isolated seaside inn under an assumed name, where they can enjoy a holiday far away from the scandal that still plagues the family.

But trouble soon finds them when the boys discover an unconscious woman on the beach--a woman who bears a startling resemblance to the local laird's daughter, missing and presumed dead for the last fifteen years. Uncertain whether to welcome her as a returning prodigal or denounce her as a fraud, Angus Kirkbride sends to London for a Bow Street runner--which presents a dilemma for Lady Fieldhurst, since she has chosen to call herself Mrs. Pickett after the handsome young man who saved her from hanging for the murder of her husband.

Meanwhile John Pickett, hopelessly pining for Lady Fieldhurst, resolves to forget her by marrying another. When magistrate Patrick Colquhoun receives Kirkbride's summons, he packs Pickett off to Scotland before his most junior runner can do anything rash.

Upon his arrival, Pickett is surprised (though not at all displeased) to discover that he has acquired a "wife" in the person of Lady Fieldhurst. But when Angus Kirkbride dies only hours after announcing his intention of changing his will in his daughter's favor, "Mr. and Mrs. Pickett" must join forces to discover the truth about a family reunion suddenly turned deadly.

Review:

CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR THE JOHN PICKETT MYSTERIES

"It's a pleasure to spend some time again with John Pickett and his ladylove in their latest adventure, and to watch as they solve another baffling case. England's Regency period comes to life in this enjoyable series."
--Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries

"A true treat for historical mystery fans! A vivid taste of Regency England, with a charming sense of history wrapped up in sparkling dialogue and an intriguing puzzle. I can't wait to see what happens in the next John Pickett mystery "
--Amanda Carmack, author of Murder at Hatfield House

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About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1410478793
• ISBN 13: 9781410478795
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340