This beautiful softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. A Quiet Life in the Country by T.E. Kinsey is the first book in the Lady Hardcastle Mystery series. It is a cozy mystery set in early 20th-century England, blending humor, intrigue, and engaging characters. The novel introduces readers to the unconventional Lady Emily Hardcastle and her quick-witted maid and confidante, Florence Armstrong. T.E. Kinsey’s writing is characterized by its wit, charm, and period authenticity. The dialogue is engaging and often humorous, capturing the dynamics between the leads and the eccentricities of small-town life.