An Edwardian Murder in Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman
It’s time for Lady Montfort’s summer costume ball when family and friends gather for one of the significant events of the year. The calm and efficient housekeeper Mrs. Jackson has made sure that everything is running smoothly, at least what is under her control. Lady Montfort’s nephew who is a constant problem has returned from Oxford. He has once again disgraced the family, but even with the celebration of the ball the nephew’s trouble has followed him home when he is murdered on that night.It seems her nephew was in all kinds of trouble, and unfortunately Lady Montfort’s son is one of the suspects, so Lady Montfort decides to ask Mrs. Jackson for her help to find the murderer. Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman by Tessa Arlen is classic mystery that takes place in the time of Downton Abbey. This novel takes place in Edwardian England with an investigation of the entire household both upstairs and downstairs where the secrets behind the refinement of the era reveal the motive for murder.
