In this entertaining tale, Frances and George are off to Paris at the request of George’s Aunt Julia, an independent woman and amateur artist who has lived in France for a number of years. She asks George to help investigate the recent death of a fellow artist, Paul Ducasse. Although the police have ruled his death an accident, Julia thinks he may have been murdered.

The Hazeltons arrive in Paris during the Paris Exposition, which has attracted millions of visitors to the city. Once they meet up with Julia, she is strangely reluctant to share any details as to why she believes Paul’s death was not accidental. She changes her mind about having George investigate and soon George and Frances have two murders to try to solve as Julia is also killed.

Complicating the picture is the fact that—unbeknownst to most of her family-- Julia had a daughter with Paul Ducasse and George is named as the guardian of 15-year old Lisette.

#AnArtLoversGuidetoParisandMurderr is another charming mystery in this series from Dianne Freeman. The interactions between Frances and George are engaging as always and thanks to the Paris location, the cast of characters is enlarged with several new faces. The mystery is well paced and wll plotted with a number of possible suspects and theories. Thanks to #NetGalley and #Kensington for the advance copy.

Another great mystery by Dianne Freeman! I love this series and the gripping adventures of Frances and George!

This time we travel to France for a change of scenery and get to meet several new characters that will for sure stick for the next books.

As always the chemistry between Frances and George is amazing, the story so well designed that I did not have a clue about the culprits until almost the end.

A pity Hetty was not there but the other characters made the story fun and kept me on my toes.

Can't wait for the next chapter of this amazing series!

Thanks to the author and the publisher for providing me with an ARC.

The seventh entry in the Countess of Harleigh series, An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder, by Dianne Freeman, sees Frances and George in Paris, tracking down the murderer (or not?) of a famous artist. Frances, formerly the Countess, and her husband George are a great pair, equals at a time when that was rare, and able to move between the privileged and ordinary in society. Mix in the sights and sounds of Paris in 1900, the art world, murder (or not), and mayhem — it's a great read. 

The storyline of the main characters continues from the prior books in the series. Still, this also works well as a standalone or introduction to the series.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

I did not realize this book was a part of a series but I feel like it worked fine as a stand-alone as well. I will definitely go check out the rest from this author though because I loved this book!

I haven't read the others in this series but got hooked on this one and I'm ready to go Eighth in the series but I haven’t read any of the others and got caught up quickly enough. Frances is assertive but charming and George is just the best golden retriever, and they work well together. I loved the Paris setting and impressionist art scene details, although the Lisette character being unlikable for most of the book made it a little hard at times. A well-paced cozy mystery that hits all the beats and even made me want to go back and start the series from the beginning. back and read the rest before book 8 come out.

I absolutely adore this series. Frances and George are finally taking their wedding trip to Paris, but it gets all turned around when George's secretive aunt, who had wanted him to investigate some mysterious matter, suddenly changes her mind - and is then murdered.

This was a great installment in this series. Hijinks and mystery, it's fun and funny and I loved it.

This is my first book in the highly regarded Countess of Harleigh Victorian histfic series, and while it works perfectly as a standalone, I now want to circle back and read the entire series! Set in France during the Paris Expedition, the story of murder in the art world grabbed my attention from the start. Recommended!

I love this series & eagerly await each new title. This one did not disappoint! I really enjoyed being in Paris during the World's Fair with George & Frances, and there were some twists that I didn't see coming. I loved the characters, both old & new, and especially enjoyed the French police inspector. Being in the art world of turn of the century Paris was quite fun. While this could work as a standalone because backstory is explained when needed, I think it is most enjoyable if you've read at least a couple other books in the series. I highly recommend this book & this series if you enjoy cozy British mysteries!

Thanks to NetGalley & Kensington Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Its 1900 and Paris is hosting the World’s Fair. Frances Wynn, and her husband George, haven’t had a proper honeymoon yet, so when George’s Aunt Julia reaches out to him that she may need his assistance with investigating a friend’s murder in Paris, they are soon packing their bags, hoping to combine work and play. Another enjoyable book in the Countess of Harleigh series. Dianne Freeman does a fabulous job of making the reader feel the excitement of the Exposition, with her deft descriptions of its sights and sounds. A variety of characters add to the excitement and mystery, including Aunt Julia, her murdered former lover, artist Paul DuCasse, Alicia Stoke-Whitney (the former lover of France’s deceased husband), Julia’s daughter Lissette (who turns out to be Paul’s love child), Gabrielle DuCasse (Paul’s wife), Christine (Lissette’s caretaker when Julia is traveling) and a new head of police to exasperate with France’s interference into the murder investigation. Fashionable Victorian parties, bohemian artist communities, and a World’s Fair provide a wonderful backdrop for this latest who-dunnit.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington books for allowing me to read the ARC in this wonderful series.

I am absolutely obsessed with this series! It seriously never fails to thrill me! It's like the perfect blend of cozy mystery and historical fiction set in Victorian times—what's not to love?! The banter between Frances and George is just too witty and charming! Plus, diving into Victorian society? So fascinating! It's like stepping into a whole other world. And the mystery and suspense? Total page-turner material! I just can't get enough of this series and just want more and more!!

So, George's Aunt Julia kicks off this crazy investigation into a mysterious death, and let me tell you, things get intense real quick! Frances and George are on a mission, digging into secrets and grilling everyone in Julia's circle. It's like being a detective in a fancy Victorian-era escape room! And the suspects? OMG, talk about a wild lineup! From Paul's cryptic widow to his sketchy art dealer, and don't even get me started on Julia's friend with a major jealousy problem.

But what truly stole my heart was Freeman's masterful portrayal of the Victorian era. The lavish parties, the intricate social customs, the palpable tension between classes—it was like stepping into a time machine.

The dialogue is snappy, the plot keeps you guessing, and the characters are totally relatable. I couldn't put it down, and now I'm dying to know what's next for Frances! Seriously, if you're into mystery, romance, and historical vibes, "An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder" is a must-read!

An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder by Dianne Freeman is the seventh, yes seventh in the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries and my first foray into the adventures of Frances Wynn, the American born Countess of Harleigh and her husband George.

This couple's dynamic intrigued me and I was keen to get into it to see if American Victorian sensibilities would play out differently than I am accustomed to in the cozy's I have read to date and especially as this adventure takes part in Paris, during the Paris Exposition

There is no shortage of drama abound in this mystery! George's aunt has invited the couple to Paris due to a suspicious death of her friend, the artist Paul DuCasse, however, on a visit to the Exposition with Aunt Julia, a bridge collapses, injuring many and resulting in Aunt Julia being unalived by a pointy thing! So much chaos inflicted upon one couple in a jaunt to Paris!

Despite the drama, this is a really fun cozy to read. Fantastic dialogue, a great storyline and characters that are a delight to follow

Thank you to Netgalley, Kensington Books | Kensington and the author Dianne Freeman for this ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

Another fun and entertaining entry in the series! The mystery is engaging and compelling, with plot-twists I couldn't predict.
It's nice to see how Frances has really come into her own as an investigator and to see how her relationships have evolved. This book is set in Paris, which brings a nice change of scenery and a set of interesting new characters. Fans of the series will definitely like where this is going!

I really enjoyed this 7th instalment of Freeman's Victorian mystery series with the intrepid Frances, formerly Lady Harleigh and her husband George Hazelton.

The not-quite-so-newly-weds' banter was fun to read. Especially like the beard! :) Despite the usual murder and mayhem, they were noticeably more settled and relaxed with each other and so was I.

Getting insights into the Exhibition Universelle of 1900 in Paris was a nice bonus and I look forward to where their adventures will take them next.

The story moved at an excellent clip and I finished the book in one sitting. Recommended!

Suspicious deaths abound in Paris as Frances and her husband George play sleuths within the backdrop of the 1900 Paris Exposition. George’s aunt has called on them to investigate the death of her former lover. But as the investigation commences the aunt herself is stabbed to death. There are plenty of suspects as well as a good cast of characters, not the least of which is the Exposition itself. Although this is part of a series it can easily be read alone. However, this fun story, full of twists and turns, will surely drive readers to explore the rest of the series.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This series never disappoints! This was a fun and intriguing adventure to Paris. The characters old and new were engaging and delightful! A must read for cozy and historical fiction fans!

This is a zippy edition in the series. The relocation of Lady Frances to Paris is invigorating. The plot, character development, and setting all advance the ongoing narrative for the Countess.

One thing that falls short is the abrupt conclusion. I enjoy this series, but given how long it takes to initiate the plot, I think it is just as important to end successfully. This story continues the problem of mystery series ending without much thought.

Overall a much better entrant into the series than previous volumes. I look forward to the next.

Thanks again to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

Another gem from Dianne Freeman!

I don't know if I will ever tire of this series. This story felt like it was a winding road and I could never get a breath to figure out who the killer was - but I say that in a good way. No spoilers, but I was half-way right with my guess.

Already looking forward to what awaits Francis next!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

Super entertaining and satisfying entry in this series! It’s a welcome change of pace that brings them to Paris for the exhibition. Definitely recommend for fans of this series or for fans if cozy historicals.

I really love this series. But George and Francis really seem to have gotten themselves in over their heads in this book. George's aunt asks him to come to France because she believes her friend was murdered. When they see her she seems to have changed her story and maybe fearful of what she knows. As the world fair is going on in Paris at this time it seems that their job has just been made more difficult. When the aunt herself is murdered George will stop at nothing to find the culprit. This book is said in an interesting time. When things seem to be changing quickly. With a wonderful mystery and characters you can't help but love this is a must read book.

As a school librarian, I find that I make recommendations to adults almost as often as I do to students! This is one I can wholeheartedly recommend! This title is an outstanding addition to the series. A great balance of mystery, history, with strong characters that are endearing. Definitely a page-turner and leaves you excited for the next book in the series!