Having solved the two murders that somehow fell in her path, Beatrice Hyde-Clare is on the lookout for a third. Through a absurd quirk of stupid fate, the shy spinster has fallen in love with the thoroughly unattainable Duke of Kesgrave and is desperate for something, anything, to occupy her mind. A dead body would do nicely.Fortunately for her, a fellow guest from a Lake District house party … house party appears on her doorstep with exactly that: the lover of his fiancée’s mother expired after a wretchedly painful episode just that morning in an apparent poisoning. As unorthodox as it is, he would like Bea to investigate rather than calling the authorities.
Bea begins her inquiry into Mr. Wilson’s death at once and almost immediately finds herself in the company of Kesgrave, who is as determined as ever to assist her. ‘Twas patently unfair, for the whole point of the investigation was to get away from the handsome lord.
Now Bea is faced with the daunting challenge of exposing the villain without revealing her heart.
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Can’t get enough of the banter between an “old maid” of 26 and the Duke. Some of the funniest and most entertaining dialog I’ve ever come across. Seriously. Honestly. I don’t know Lynn Messina at all and I’m a best selling author myself. I bought the entire series and pre-ordered the next one.
Having stumbled into and successfully solved two murders, Beatrice has made a vow not to involve herself in anymore such murders. But if someone came to her requesting her help, then that is quite the different thing, isn’t it? And finding herself quite unexpectedly in love with the handsome and charming Duke of Kesgrave, she is more than willing to take on the distraction of a new murder investigation.
Despite her efforts to avoid Kesgrave, he features quite unintentionally in her thoughts and investigation. And now she will do everything she can to prevent revealing the truth of her feelings from those around her, and certainly from Kesgrave himself.
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An Infamous Betrayal is the third book in Lynn Messina’s Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries series and has bee my favorite book in the series thus far.
I adored beyond words being introduced to Kesgrave’s grandmother. She is stubborn and obstinate and everything we ever could have dreamed she could be. Now I can see how Kesgrave, with all his prestige and dignity, could have grown up to be the satirical and endearing man he is.
My favorite aspect of these books has, hands down, been the wit and the banter. The characters range from endearing to ridiculous and I love the way they all play off one another. I really recommend this series, they’re all quick reads and are genuinely funny.
I have been reading this series through Kindle Unlimited but I think I might order my own paperbacks as I would like to add my very own copies of them to my bookshelves.
5 stars, I’m in love with this book.
Book #3, and a Good One, Too
Suitable for teen – adult
No sex
No objectionable language
Action, disguises, unrequited love, misunderstandings, and humor
Beatrice, our mousey heroine, has solemnly promised the (for her) socially unattainable Duke of Kesgrave that she will not investigate murders that fall at her feet, which is what happened in both books #1 and #2.
However, can she ignore the plea of a friend who calls upon her to assist in finding the cause of a hideous death under reputation-shattering circumstances? Of course not.
Be aware: plot elements of the 2 previous books are referred to regularly within the story.
Good, light reading.
Book 3 continued more of the unlikely murder solving duo, and the dialogue continued much as the previous 2 books with the 2 main characters providing much comic relief. Bea and the Duke are quite fabulous, and it is a pleasure following along as their relationship develops over murder investigations.
**SPOILER ALERT: I absolutely adored the whole engagement scene.**
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily leaving this review and all opinions expressed herein are my own.
This is the third book in the Beatrice Hyde-Clare Mysteries series. It is a stand alone story [no cliffhanger endings]. While you can start with this book as the author kindly explains all of the references to events from prior books – you would really be missing out on the wonderful character development of Bea and the blossoming of the relationship between her and the Duke.
Here, Bea is feeling flustered that she has been cooped up in the house she shares with her aunt/family and is itching to solve a murder. But how does one find a murder to solve? It’s not like you can advertise in the paper… but lucky for Bea, the son of the murderer from the first book has another dead body on his hands and he needs Bea’s help.
This series keeps getting more enjoyable with each book. Bea is coming into her own – much to her aunt’s chagrin. The Duke can’t help himself and meddles in Bea’s life although Bea is sure he has fallen for another so she must pine from a distance. The mystery itself is interesting and Bea is so observant and sharp – plus I love when she masquerades as another character to gain information. It’s so clever, humorous and well-written. Highly recommend this series.
I listened to this book – The narrator is the perfect compliment to the written word.
Another excellent book in the series. I’ve really enjoyed all three. I do hope there are more coming.