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A Fatal Secret

Ryder and Loveday, Book 4

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A Fatal Secret

By: Faith Martin
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
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 ‘The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries

Oxford, 1961. A family outing to Briar’s Hall ends in tragedy when eleven-year-old Eddie is found dead at the bottom of a disused well.

At first, it appears to be a tragic accident – but Coroner Clement Ryder and WPC Trudy Loveday aren’t convinced. Why would a boy afraid of heights go near a well? And if he was climbing and accidentally fell, why are there no signs of cuts or dirt on his hands?

As they investigate, the secrets of Briar’s Hall – and the mysterious de Lacey family who live there – begin to surface. Soon, Ryder and Loveday begin to fear that Eddie may have stumbled upon a secret that someone was willing to kill for…

A gripping, twisty cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.

‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series©2019 Faith Martin (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural Thriller & Suspense Thriller Village Suspense Murder
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I am really enjoying this series. Best to start with book 1 as the story between characters grow. Looking forward to more books in the future!

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Another magnificently narrated 1960's murder mystery solved by an unlikely pair; aging, but sharp Coroner Dr Clement Rider and ambitious 20 year-old WPC Trudi Loveday.

1960's Murder mystery solved by an unlikely pair

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