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An entertaining blend of humor, suspense, and mystery!

As Lady Gemma prepares for the opening night of the Exhibition of Castlewood Manor, mishaps and tragedy strike, placing the grand opening in jeopardy. Is it a series of unfortunate incidents, or are more nefarious schemes at play in this kick-off to the holidays whodunnit?

From the desk of award-winning author Veronica Cline Barton comes the ninth thrilling installment in the My American Almost Royal Cousin Series. This new tale is packed with mystery, intrigue, and unexpected twists!

In the weeks before Thanksgiving, Gemma and her family and friends travel to the family estate of Shadow Ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The manor, steeped in a family scandal of years past, has been renovated to host the festivities leading up to the holiday and the launch of the highly anticipated exhibition.

As opening night for the Exhibition of Castlewood Manor looms, the glamorous displays are being finalized for the fan-fav settings and costumes used in the hit period drama series. The mayor and businesses in the nearby town of Smoky Gulch seem eager to have the star-studded tourist attraction in their midst... but is everyone on board?

The start of the holiday season and a glamorous celebrity event can bring out the best and worst in people. Especially when a murderer is watching… waiting… and ready to strike.

Slip into something glamorous, sharpen your sleuthing skills, and enjoy a glittering mystery that will have you guessing until the last page!

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OTHER BOOKS by VERONICA CLINE BARTON:

*** My American Almost-Royal Cousin Series

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)

*** The Haunted Series

Hearth Fires (The Haunted Book 1)
Tangled Webs (The Haunted Book 2)
Wicked Mist (The Haunted Book 3)

Christmas Bizarre (Rikkhe St. Claire Hygge & Bisous Holiday Mysteries Book 1)
A Novel Noel (Rikkhe St. Claire Hygge & Bisous Holiday Mysteries Book 2)
Sensational Writers + Holiday Recipes