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Murder At Morrington Hall
(2019)(The first book in the Stella and Lyndy Mystery series)
A novel by Clara McKenna
Stella Kendrick is an all-American heiress who can’t be tamed. But when the lively aspiring equine trainer tangles with British aristocracy, she meets her match—and a murderer . . .
Like the Thoroughbreds she rides across the Kentucky countryside, Stella takes adventure by the reins when she’s asked to attend a mysterious wedding in rural England. But once she arrives at the lush Morrington Hall estate, her cold, ambitious father reveals that he has arranged to give away his daughter as bride to the Earl of Atherly’s financially strapped son . . .
Stella refuses to be sold off like a prized pony. Yet there’s something intriguing about her groom-to-be, the roguish Viscount ��Lyndy’ Lyndhurst. The unlikely pair could actually be on the right track with each other . . . until they find the vicar who was to marry them dead in the library. Now, Stella and Lyndy must put their marriage on hold to prevent an unbridled criminal from destroying their new life together right out of the gate . . .
‘Delightful . . . Eccentric, humorous characters add to the intrigue . . . Fans of historical cozies will be enchanted.’
—Publishers Weekly
‘Well-drawn characters, a richly described historical setting with details of horse racing, and a tentative romance distinguish this agreeable cozy.’
—Booklist
Genre: Historical Mystery
Like the Thoroughbreds she rides across the Kentucky countryside, Stella takes adventure by the reins when she’s asked to attend a mysterious wedding in rural England. But once she arrives at the lush Morrington Hall estate, her cold, ambitious father reveals that he has arranged to give away his daughter as bride to the Earl of Atherly’s financially strapped son . . .
Stella refuses to be sold off like a prized pony. Yet there’s something intriguing about her groom-to-be, the roguish Viscount ��Lyndy’ Lyndhurst. The unlikely pair could actually be on the right track with each other . . . until they find the vicar who was to marry them dead in the library. Now, Stella and Lyndy must put their marriage on hold to prevent an unbridled criminal from destroying their new life together right out of the gate . . .
‘Delightful . . . Eccentric, humorous characters add to the intrigue . . . Fans of historical cozies will be enchanted.’
—Publishers Weekly
‘Well-drawn characters, a richly described historical setting with details of horse racing, and a tentative romance distinguish this agreeable cozy.’
—Booklist
Genre: Historical Mystery
Praise for this book
"Witty from the start, Clara McKenna has crafted a clever mystery. A pair of wickedly winning sleuths-one horse-loving, headstrong American heiress and the handsome Viscount she's meant to marry-makes for fabulous fun." - Nancy Herriman
"With her unconventional, contrary ways, American heiress Stella lays siege to every notion of decorum held dear by her soon-to-be British in-laws, but she and their elegant son Lyndy find more in common than either thought possible. Together, Stella and Lyndy make a delicious pair. They'll win your hearts as they win each other's in this charming, clever mystery!" - Alyssa Maxwell
"You will love this delightful debut novel to what promises to be a winning series. An unlikely duo, Stella and Lyndy make a great team, both as sleuths and in life, and I can't wait to see them again. I couldn't put it down!" - Victoria Thompson
"Murder at Morrington Hall gallops along with horses, murder, an arranged marriage, and intrigues in a grand English house. It's a fast-paced, perfect afternoon's read. I'm looking forward to the next one." - Radha Vatsal
"It will take more than an arranged marriage and a murder to thwart Stella Kendrick in this compelling mystery filled with twists and turns, intriguing characters, and rich historical detail. I fell in love with the clever and spirited Stella and her charming fiancé Lyndy as they navigate the perils posed by both romance and intrigue; I cannot wait to see what the future holds for them!" - Ashley Weaver
"With her unconventional, contrary ways, American heiress Stella lays siege to every notion of decorum held dear by her soon-to-be British in-laws, but she and their elegant son Lyndy find more in common than either thought possible. Together, Stella and Lyndy make a delicious pair. They'll win your hearts as they win each other's in this charming, clever mystery!" - Alyssa Maxwell
"You will love this delightful debut novel to what promises to be a winning series. An unlikely duo, Stella and Lyndy make a great team, both as sleuths and in life, and I can't wait to see them again. I couldn't put it down!" - Victoria Thompson
"Murder at Morrington Hall gallops along with horses, murder, an arranged marriage, and intrigues in a grand English house. It's a fast-paced, perfect afternoon's read. I'm looking forward to the next one." - Radha Vatsal
"It will take more than an arranged marriage and a murder to thwart Stella Kendrick in this compelling mystery filled with twists and turns, intriguing characters, and rich historical detail. I fell in love with the clever and spirited Stella and her charming fiancé Lyndy as they navigate the perils posed by both romance and intrigue; I cannot wait to see what the future holds for them!" - Ashley Weaver
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