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It's time to rewrite history with amateur detectives Flora Steele and Jack Carrington as they are called to a castle to unearth the clues of a murder most medieval... Sussex, 1959. The sun is shining on the breathtaking castle as the Abbeymead Historical Society prepare their re-enactment of the Battle of Lewes. But the fun ends abruptly when council worker Alex Vicary falls to his death from the castle ramparts. A shadowy figure runs from the scene, but Alex was a beloved member of the community... who could possibly want him dead? As Flora and Jack investigate further, they dig up troubles Alex kept buried from those closest to him. Perhaps he was pushed by his money-hungry landlord, Larry Morton, who was trying to sell Alex's home? Or maybe his oldest and shiftiest friend, Bruce Sullivan, who gambled away the money Alex loaned him? Or could it be his wide-eyed new girlfriend, Diane Croft, who dodges questions about Alex's death, and hides presents from another suitor? But when Flora discovers an engagement ring among Alex's possessions, she is stunned to learn that his relationship with Diane was more serious than everyone thought. With whispers of another man fighting for Diane's heart, were the battle lines drawn for love? Then the body of a second member of the society is found, and the pair realise time is running out. Will history repeat itself with yet another death? Or can Flora and Jack catch their killer before the medieval murderer bids them both adieu? A totally compelling and absolutely charming cozy mystery novel. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis will adore this unputdownable series! Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries: 'Fantastic!!! Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!... Another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!... My heart was also in my throat on several occasions... OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE,
When a historical re-enactment at a castle turns deadly, amateur detectives Flora Steele and Jack Carrington must uncover a medieval motive for a modern murder. The Abbeymead Historical Society's planned re-enactment of the Battle of Lewes is shattered when council worker Alex Vicary plunges to his death from the castle ramparts, with a shadowy figure fleeing the scene. As Flora and Jack delve into Alex's life, they discover he had secrets and enemies, including a landlord eager to sell his home, a friend who gambled away borrowed money, and a new girlfriend who seems to be hiding a more serious relationship. The discovery of an engagement ring and whispers of another suitor suggest the motive might be rooted in love, but with a second society member found dead, Flora and Jack realize they are in a race against time to catch a killer before more lives are lost.
The premise sets up a classic cozy mystery with amateur sleuths investigating a death at a historical site. The inclusion of multiple suspects with plausible motives, including financial troubles and romantic entanglements, suggests a plot designed to keep the reader guessing. The narrative framework appears to be a straightforward, chronological investigation, typical of the genre, with a focus on uncovering secrets within a close-knit community. The escalating body count and the race against time indicate a building tension towards a climactic reveal of the killer.
Page Count:
268
Publication Date:
2024-11-01
Publisher:
Bookouture
ISBN-10:
1836181817
ISBN-13:
9781836181811
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