{"product_id":"9781629538167","title":"Death Among Rubies: A Lady Frances Ffolkes Mystery","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDeath Among Rubies\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Koreto's appealing sequel...nicely blends international intrigue and affairs of the heart.”\u003cbr\u003e-–\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Koreto's second case for his titled heroine is devilishly clever and written with unmistakable verve.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Koreto skillfully contrasts the feminist milieu of 1907 England with the establishment class structure. Lady Frances and Mallow are an effective pairing.”\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A very enjoyable series... Koreto has definitely made a mark in the writing world: He is a superb writer of the beloved upstairs\/downstairs mystery.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the \u003ci\u003eDeath on the Sapphire\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Upstairs teams with downstairs in this thoroughly entertaining, witty Edwardian mystery debut... A solid choice for fans of Robin Paige and \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[A] refreshing debut... Readers will look forward to seeing more of Frances in the promised sequel.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lady Frances is a strong, clever protagonist, in the mold of Frances Brody’s Kate Shackleton and Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of both \u003ci\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e and Agatha Christie will embrace the subtly witty, refreshingly unconventional heroine in Koreto's debut series.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An intelligent and engrossing historical novel with an wonderfully independent heroine (of the right social class!) and her enterprising maid. But it is by no means a cozy story, delving into the grim realities of war.”\u003cbr\u003e--Rhys Bowen, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“R. J. Koreto introduces a delightful new heroine with Lady Frances Ffolkes. Everyone underestimates Lady Frances and usually to their dismay. You’ll love reading about her adventures as she takes time out from her efforts in the Women’s Suffrage movement to solve the murder of an old friend.”\u003cbr\u003e--Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMurder in Morningside Heights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What a fun read, good storytelling that whisks along at a cracking pace, neatly plotted with a satisfying ending. Lady Frances Ffolkes is irresistible--caring, clever and resourceful. I look forward to meeting her again many times.”\u003cbr\u003e--M.R.C. Kasasian, author of the Gower Street Detective series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A memorable heroine--a young suffragette--and her equally dauntless maid engage in a battle of wits against the Establishment that is ready to kill to keep the truth buried. An enjoyable read.”\u003cbr\u003e--Carola Dunn, author of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Spirited and tenacious, Lady Frances Ffolkes is a force to be reckoned with as she endeavors, undaunted by all obstacles, to find a missing manuscript and solve the murder of a family friend in this charming Edwardian-era mystery. With \u003ci\u003eDeath on the Sapphire\u003c\/i\u003e, R.J. Koreto has given us a winning heroine and a thoroughly delightful read.”\u003cbr\u003e--Ashley Weaver, author of the Amory Ames mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Suffragette Lady Frances Ffolkes takes readers on a spirited journey to locate a stolen manuscript and solve the murder of a family friend. Witty, tenacious, and thoroughly engaging.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Anna Lee Huber, award-winning and national bestselling author of the Lady Darby mystery series\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47032066408688,"sku":"9781629538167","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781629538167_p0.jpg?v=1763874460","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781629538167","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}