The start of a gripping, page-turning, cosy historical murder mystery from Kelly Oliver'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller set amid American high society' T. A. Williams ## 'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride' Frances EveshamCan Fiona catch a killer and find a decent cup of tea before her mustache wax melts?1917. New York.Notorious spy, Fredrick Fredricks, has invited Fiona to Carnegie Hall to hear a famous soprano. Itâs an opportunity the War Office canât turn down. Fiona and Clifford are soon on their way, but not before Fiona is saddled with chaperon duties for Captain Hallâs niece. Is Fiona a spy or a glorified babysitter?From the minute Fiona meets the soprano aboard the RMS Adriatic itâs treble on the high Câs. Fiona sees somethingâor someoneâthrown overboard, and then she overhears a chemist plotting in German with one of her own countrymen!And the trouble doesnât stop when they disembark.Soon Fiona is doing time with a group of suffragettes and investigating Americaâs most impressive inventor Thomas Edison.When her number one suspect turns up dead at the opera and Fredrick Fredricks is caught red-handed, it looks like itâs finally curtains for the notorious spy.But all the evidence points to his innocence. Will Fiona change her tune and clear her nemesisâ name? Or will she do her duty? And just what is she going to do with the pesky Kitty Lane? Not to mention swoon-worthy Archie Somersby . . .If Fionaâs going to come out on top, sheâs going to have to make the most difficult decision of her life: the choice between her head and her heart.An addictive murder mystery that will have you rooting for everyone's beloved sleuth. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie.What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:'Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!' Dianne Freeman'This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!' Muddy Rose Reviews'I love Fiona Figg!' Margaret Mizushima'A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue' Debra Goldstein'A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead' Kirkus Reviews'Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend' L.A. Chandlar'Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit' âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ Reader Review'I am hooked on these amazing characters' âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ Reader Review'Couldn't put it down' âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ Reader Review'A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!' âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ Reader Review
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ISBN
9781804831588
Publisert
2022-11-15
Utgiver
Vendor
Boldwood Books Ltd
Vekt
508 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
25 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
00, G, 01
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
402
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