Mrs Budley Falls From Grace
(Author) M.C. BeatonCut off by her relations, pretty dainty widow Eliza Budley must visit some other family manor to purloin expensive baubles. Happily, the Marquess of Peterhouse is in his dotage and wouldn't know a relative from a bedpost, so Eliza is sent to play the imposter. But Eliza is met by the new Marquess wickedly handsome and with all his wits about him. Somehow Eliza finds herself confessing her bluff to him and he in turn is much taken with her daring and charm but can he fall in love with such a scheming widow? Time for the other poor relations to help these confused lovers!
M.C. Beaton
M.C. Beaton, whose real name was Marion Chesney Gibbons, was a Scottish author best known for her cozy mystery novels. She is most famous for her two long-running series, Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth, which both feature clever and charming amateur detectives solving crimes in the English countryside. Beaton's writing style is characterized by its humor, wit, and engaging characters. Her contributions to the cozy mystery genre have made her a beloved and influential figure in the literary world. Her most famous work is likely the first book in the Agatha Raisin series, "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death." Beaton's prolific output and enduring popularity have cemented her legacy as a master of the cozy mystery genre.