A Fiancée's Guide to First Wives and Murder

In Dianne Freeman's charming Victorian mystery series, widow Frances Wynn finds herself embroiled in a deadly intrigue when a young French woman named Irena, claiming royal heritage and danger, is found murdered in her garden. Alongside her fiancé George Hazleton, Frances must navigate a web of secrets and falsehoods to identify the true killer and uncover the truth behind Irena’s dramatic claims. The story combines lighthearted detective work with an atmospheric glimpse into Victorian upper-class society, culminating in a surprising and suspenseful conclusion.