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A Deception at Thornecrest

By: Ashley Weaver
Narrated by: Karen Cass
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Amory Ames is alone at her country house Thornecrest, enjoying her last few weeks of peace and quiet as she prepares for the imminent arrival of her baby.

Her husband, Milo, is in London on business, and Amory is content to catch up on her correspondence, organise the nursery, and avoid the well-meaning but rather overbearing company of the ladies in the village as they prepare for the Springtide Festival.

But then a woman appears on her doorstep, also claiming to be Mrs. Ames, Milo’s wife. Amory's marriage has had its ups and downs in the past, but her faith in her husband has been restored, and Milo has been nothing but thrilled about becoming a father.

Though the supposed second Mrs. Ames seems earnest, Amory is convinced she must be mistaken, a belief that Milo confirms upon his homecoming. However, when a second unexpected visitor arrives at Thornecrest, secret identities and whirlwind romances appear to be becoming par for the course.

It's not until the day of the festival, when a body is discovered, that the strange characters appearing in town begin to seem more sinister, and Amory is determined to uncover the killer in the crowd.

©2020 Ashley Weaver (P)2020 W F Howes
Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Marriage

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“An elegant Agatha Christie romp.” (Deborah Crombie)

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Captivating story. Love this narrator's voice. Awesome for a free story. Recommend.
Thrilling.
Love historical fiction.

Great narrator

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