Our Lady of Pain (Edwardian Murder Mystery Series)
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Lady Rose Summer prides herself on not being a jealous woman - and she knows her engagement to Captain Harry Cathcart is only a ruse to keep her parents from shipping her off to India to find a husband. But then Harry's latest client, Dolores Duval - French, curvaceous, flirtatious - starts appearing everywhere at his side. And that changes everything. In a fit of temper Rose threatens Dolores - only to be found the very next day standing over her dead body. Only Harry can clear Rose's name - and to do that he has to put the real murderer behind bars...
About the Author
M.C. Beaton worked as a Fleet Street journalist. She is the author of now 20 Agatha Raisin novels, the Hamish Macbeth series and the Edwardian murder-mystery series - all published by Constable & Robinson. She divides her time between Paris and the Cotswolds.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Lady Rose Summer is getting annoyed because her fiancé Harry Cathcart who is working as a private detective appears to be taking a more than professional interest in the glamorous Dolores. Then Dolores is murdered and Rose is found standing over the body. This compromising situation leads to a fast paced plot which involves more murders, more dangers for Rose and her companion, Daisy, and a trip to France.
I enjoyed the way the characters interact and how the relationship between Harry and Rose has grown and developed over the four books. Rose is confined by her role in society and her life is reduced to changing her clothes six times a day and eating large meals she doesn't really want. It seems to her that Harry is much freer to do what her wants as is Daisy. Her frustration leads her into many dangers and awkward social situations.
The book is well written and the historical background is interesting without overwhelming the story. This is a good light read if you like your crime stories without too much violence and with an unusual background. The four books can be read in any order as they will stand alone though a reader starting with this book might be a little confused over the on-off engagement between Rose and Harry.
I enjoyed the way the characters interact and how the relationship between Harry and Rose has grown and developed over the four books. Rose is confined by her role in society and her life is reduced to changing her clothes six times a day and eating large meals she doesn't really want. It seems to her that Harry is much freer to do what her wants as is Daisy. Her frustration leads her into many dangers and awkward social situations.
The book is well written and the historical background is interesting without overwhelming the story. This is a good light read if you like your crime stories without too much violence and with an unusual background. The four books can be read in any order as they will stand alone though a reader starting with this book might be a little confused over the on-off engagement between Rose and Harry.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Loved this series of books which I bought for my Kindle. My only criticism is that I wish on the Kindle they would put the books in order for when you purchase them as I bought all four and ended up starting to read them in the wrong order. It would be helpful if this could be sorted out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Full of murder, mystery and upper class humour - full marks! In fact, I bought all the four books in the series after reading this one. No swearing and very little sex, it was a delight from the norm. Fantastic!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
NOT AS GOOD AS THE OTHERS IN THE SERIES...,
This is the fourth book in the author's Edwardian murder mystery series of books. While I have enjoyed them all in varying degrees, this one is the weakest of the lot. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lawyeraau
Lady Rose Summers
Enjoyed the series, but as a Hamish Macbeth reviewer commented, enjoyment marred by sloppy proof reading -lots of typos and 'b's instead of 'h's etc-and why does Lady Rose buy her... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Emma
strong start, dismal ending
I was really looking forward to reading this book, having thoroughly enjoyed the previous three, and the beginning was full of promise. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. K. Terry
Our Lady Of Pain
Another great book from this brilliant authour a must read for all M C Beaton's fans. If you havent yet read any of these Edwardian titles then you should but make sure you start... Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Unitt
MC Beaton has another hit!
I have just come across this series of books which has introduced me to a new heroine and hero (of sorts! If you read the book you will know what I mean. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Snowy
Murder in a nice way...!
I downloaded all 4 Edwardian Mysteries and read them back to back over the Summer. I adored them! They are well written with an accurate historial slant which adds a real charm... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Charlottebucks
Great book
I bought this book for my mum she loves Edwardian mysteries and she really enjoyed it would recommend it as a good buy and value for money
Published 17 months ago by Debs
great series
I am already a huge fan of M C Beaton having read all the Agatha Raisin series and most of the Hamish Macbeth. This new series is also GREAT................ Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. H. P. Brass
used books
I bought 4 of this series of books by MC Beaton. They are all in excellent condition, in fact they are like new. Read more
Published 19 months ago by rasbaryknitting
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