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A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1)

T.E. Kinsey
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A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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T.E. Kinsey

A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1900s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey follows Lady Hardcastle and her maid, Florence Armstrong, who move to the English countryside for a more peaceful life. Their plans are interrupted when they become involved in solving a local murder mystery, using their unique skills and experiences.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

64,500 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey blends humor, wit, and charming characters in a delightful historical mystery. The engaging Lady Hardcastle and her maid, Flo, entertain with their sleuthing, though some find the plot predictable. Its period setting and lively interactions make it an enjoyable, albeit light, read.

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Who Should Read A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1)?

Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy T.E. Kinsey’s A Quiet Life in the Country. This engaging read appeals to those who love amateur sleuths, charming English countryside settings, and light-hearted humor. Comparable to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series and M.C. Beaton’s Agatha Raisin series, it promises delightful escapism.

4.1

64,500 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

257

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1900s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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