The Crown for Castlewood Manor (My American Almost-Royal Cousin Cozy Mysteries)($11.99Value)

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Let the competition begin! The stately grounds are breathtaking, the country house is pristine, and a murderer lurks in the shadows. From the desk of award winning, cozy mystery author, Veronica Cline Barton --- a clever whodunnit sure to make your crowns spin. 2026 Literary Titan Book Award: Gold 2018 New Apple Awards - Official Selection: Mystery "Fans of TV shows like Downton Abbey will no doubt be drawn in by the “everything old is new again” escapist fantasy of Gemma’s vivid and entertaining adventures in bucolic England." ~ KIRKUS REVIEWS "Barton keeps the tone cozy even when the body count rises, balancing danger with champagne, dresses, village gossip, family banter, and romantic tension. The mystery works best because it’s tied to the social world of the book, where inheritance, reputation, jealousy, and old grudges matter just as much as clues. The book knows exactly the kind of world it’s building, and it invites the reader to enjoy every polished table setting and suspicious glance. By the end, The Crown for Castlewood Manor feels like the launch of a series built on comfort, glamour, murder, and family devotion. For readers who like cozy mysteries with grand estates, almost-royal drama, a touch of romance, and a heroine stepping into a bigger life, this is a very inviting first visit." ~ LITERARY TITAN, 5-STAR REVIEW "A vibrant (country) manor tale with a striking protagonist!" "Elegance, murder, romance, encapsulated in a well-written cozy mystery ." American heiress, Gemma Lancaster Phillips lends her British cousin a hand when his country house estate competes for the set location of a highly anticipated, English television series. The grounds are manicured, the mansion is polished, and the servants are poised. What Gemma doesn’t realize is that this competition is life or death, and someone is taking that challenge literally. The occupants of one home are killed in an automobile accident, and murder becomes a frequent occurrence at the other locations. Who is behind the mayhem? Selection would be a major coup for both the estate and the community. At first the other contestants seem to be likely suspects, but no one is quite certain as the tragedies continue. Could it even be Gemma’s beloved cousin Evan, the surviving heir to the Lancaster fortune, or Kyle, his best friend and estate manager? With the Royal family in attendance at each event, the puzzle becomes a crucial one for Scotland Yard, and they enlist Gemma’s help to solve the mystery. When the competition’s winner is announced on New Year’s Eve, will Gemma’s future be forever tied to her ancestral past? "A beautiful, intelligent woman, a handsome love interest, grand manor, glittery affairs, murder and mayhem, and a mystery to unfold. What else can you ask for in this well-written, cozy mystery?" Start the series now! OTHER BOOKS by VERONICA CLINE BARTON: *** My American Almost-Royal Cousin Cozy Mysteries Cast, Crew & Carnage: The Filming of Castlewood Manor (Book 2) Deadly Receptions: The Debut of Castlewood Manor (Book 3) Mistletoe and Mayhem: Yuletide at Castlewood Manor (Book 4) Double Trouble: Showtime at Castlewood Manor (Book 5) Twins in the City: Playtime at Castlewood Manor (Book 6) Blood on the Vines: Harvest at Castlewood Manor (Book 7) Murder on the Runway: Fashion Week at Castlewood Manor (Book 8) Behind the Scenes: The Exhibition of Castlewood Manor (Book 9) Family Skeletons: The Secrets of Castlewood Manor (Book 10) *** Rikkhe St. Claire Hygge & Bisous Holiday Mysteries Christmas Bizarre A Novel Noel *** Short Stories Murder in the Key of C