The Pryce of Conceit – An Historical Ghost Cozy Mystery by Kari Bovee Book Tour & Giveaway! {Ends 6/30/23}
The Pryce of Conceit is the suspenseful first book in The Arabella Pryce Historical Cozy Mystery series. If you like driven heroines, atmospheric settings, and dashes of humor, then you’ll love Kari Bovée’s lighthearted twists and turns.
Book Details:
The Pryce of Conceit – An Historical Ghost Cozy Mystery by Kari Bovee
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 270
Genre: Historical Ghost Cozy Mystery
Publisher: Bosque Publishing
Release date: May 23, 2023
Content Rating: G – Book has no bad language, sex, or violence on the page
Book Description:
Someone’s trying to frame this ambitious theater performer for murder. Can she get back to her adoring public and escape the noose?
1885. Arabella Pryce is struggling with heartbreak. And with her recently deceased husband’s will demanding she leave her celebrity behind and refurbish her namesake hotel in Colorado, the distressed actress is forced to board a westbound train. But she’s barely arrived at the haunted, broken-down lodge when the town beauty shows up dead in one of the rooms… and Arabella is named the prime suspect.
Already feeling the sting of the community’s disapproval, she grits her teeth and works with a mischievous ghost to help prove her innocence. But with blood-stained evidence, handsome sheriffs, and libelous journalists turning her investigation into a dangerous drama, this determined thespian fears she’s missed her cue for survival.
Can she shine the spotlight on a killer before more than her reputation dies a horrible death?
Review By LAWonder10:
The setting of this novel begins in New York, in 1880. Arabella Pryce, a popular actress, received the shocking news that her wealthy husband died while returning from a trip to Colorado. He had bought her the theater and had invested in a hotel in Colorado. He had spent quite a lot of time there while she pursued her acting career. His will left one stipulation in order to inherit his fortune… How could he do this to her?!
With her loyal assistant by her side, Arabella experiences shock, discomfort, and being framed for murder. Arabella also has a hidden secret that not even those closest to her know about. Will it be her doom or will it be her salvation?
This is a suspenseful, fun, murder mystery with a slight element of romance that the author is so well-known for. This series has a slight paranormal element to it and I totally enjoyed it.
The Title is a creative “play on words” and the Cover Image is perfect. It is clever and eye-catching. The characters are very realistic and feel familiar. The scenes are described so well they draw the reader/listener into the story to experience the different scenarios.
I cannot wait to read/listen to the next book in this series!
I offer a Five Stars rating.
This book was gifted me with no pressure to post a positive review. This is my honest review.
Meet the Author:
When she’s not on a horse, or walking along the beautiful cottonwood-laden acequias of Corrales, New Mexico; or basking on white sand beaches under the Big Island Hawaiian sun, Kari Bovée is escaping into the past—scheming murder and mayhem for her characters both real and imagined in her award-winning historical Annie Oakley Mystery series, Grace Michelle Mystery series, and Pryce Murder series.
In her past life, Bovée worked as a technical writer for a Fortune 500 Company, has written non-fiction for magazines and newsletters, and has worked in the education field as a teacher and educational consultant.
Connect with the author: Website ~ Goodreads ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest
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Giveaway Details:
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I love mysteries and the setting sounds great! I’ll be starting this next
I would love to read this.
This novel sounds captivating, fascinating and unforgettable. I enjoy Kari Bovee’s wonderful novels which are so well written and memorable.
Thank you for sharing your awesome review of The Pryce of Conceit, this sounds like an excellent cozy mystery read and I am looking forward to it
Sounds like a book I will enjoy.