The Fateful Marriage

Name: The Fateful Marriage
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Elizabeth Bailey
ISBN: 9781705249369

Author: Elizabeth Bailey

Series: Lady Fan Mystery #6

Narrator: Esther Wane

Unabridged: 10 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/09/2021

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Wherever Lady Fan goes, murder follows . . .

1791, England

Lady Ottilia and Lord Francis Fanshawe are holidaying in Tunbridge Wells when they stumble across the scene of a horrific accident.

While visiting the High Rocks, a local tourist spot, a young woman falls to her death from the top of the climb. It soon becomes clear that the woman is linked to the infamous Dowager Viscountess Lady Wem—an indomitable matriarch visiting Tunbridge with her extended family. The young woman was at the center of a scandal—Lady Wem's grandson, Daniel, eloped with her three years prior.

As Lady Fan is introduced to the family her suspicions are aroused. Was the fall a devastating mishap? Or could the woman have been pushed?

Lady Fan must unravel dark family secrets in her quest for the truth . . .

About Elizabeth Bailey

Elizabeth Bailey is the author of more than a dozen Regency novels, including Mademoiselle At Arms, the Brides By Chance Regency Adventures, and the Lady Fan Mystery series. She grew up in Africa with unconventional parents, where she loved reading and drama. On returning to England, she developed her career in acting, theater directing and finally writing. Elizabeth lives in Sussex, England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Debbie on November 06, 2020

"The Fateful Marriage" is a mystery set in 1791. This novel is the 6th in the series, but you don't need to read the previous novels to understand this one. This story didn't spoil the whodunit of the previous books. This was a clue-based mystery. Since the witnesses were also potential suspects and......more

Goodreads review by Lynne on April 19, 2020

As with her previous titles, Bailey has crafted a well-plotted period mystery, complete with interesting and often quite nasty characters, as well as a touch of romance. Lord and Lady Fanshawe retreat to Tunbridge Wells for rest and relaxation. Sadly, they come in contact with a "family from hell" a......more

Goodreads review by Facemaker01 on November 20, 2020

Ottillia and Frances Fanshawe are probably one of my favourite characters. My favourite books in the series would have to be Book 1 and Book 6. Tilly was not as emotional in Book 1 and as the series progressed has changed somewhat due to circumstances. I especially love the description of her gurglin......more

Goodreads review by Gary and Sandra Sims on May 07, 2020

Wonderful book I love the Lady Fan books, Ms. Bailey writes such interesting characters. This time around Lady Fan must solve two murders that occurs in a despicable family. The old lady that runs the family turns out to be the mortal enemy of Lady Fan's mother in law. There is a tangle of lies, hate......more

Goodreads review by Mrs C E M Hicks on March 28, 2020

The Fateful Marriage At last Lady Fan is back and well worth the wait. I’ve never been to Tunbridge Wells, but the description of the place & the mystery that happened there, certainly makes me think a visit is likely. What a tangled web this obnoxious family weave. Thank goodness Lady Fan was there......more