Proper English

General
This is a stand-alone novel with characters who were first introduced as secondary characters in Think of England. The book takes place three years before events in Think of England.

Summary
A shooting party at the Earl of Witton’s remote country house is a high treat for champion shot Patricia Merton—until five unexpected guests turn the social atmosphere dangerously sour.

That’s not Pat’s biggest problem. She’s visiting her old friend, the Earl’s heir Jimmy Yoxall—but she wants to spend a lot more time with Jimmy’s fiancée. The irrepressible Miss Fenella Carruth, with her laughing eyes and lush curves, is the most glorious woman Pat’s ever met, and it quickly becomes impossible to remember why she needs to stay at arm’s length.

But while the women’s attraction grows, the tensions at Rodington Court get worse. Affairs, secrets, betrayals, and blackmail come to light. And when a body is discovered with a knife between the shoulderblades, it’s going to take Pat and Fen’s combined talents to prevent the murderer destroying all their lives.

Main Characters

 * Patricia Merton
 * Fenella Carruth

Additional characters

 * Jimmy Yoxall
 * The Earl of Witton
 * The Countess of Witton
 * Maurice Hawthorne
 * Lady Anne Yoxall
 * Jack Bouvier- Lynes
 * Bill Merton
 * Miss Victoria Singh
 * Mr. Preston Keynes

Family Tree and Relationships
The Earl + The Countess = Lady Anne Yoxall & Jimmy Yoxall. The Earl is the owner of Rodington Court.

Lady Anne is married to Maurice Hawthorne.

Bill and Pat are siblings and are invited by Jimmy, Bill’s long time friend.

Jimmy and Fen are engaged.

Author's Notes
NB: As should be clear from the blurb, it's set at a shooting party (for partridge). Proceed accordingly!