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A Story to Strangle For
- Hopgood Hall, Book 4
- Narrated by: Emma Powell
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A failing hotel…
With its reputation in tatters, Alexi Ellis is determined to save her beloved Hopgood Hall from any more bad press. A writing course for wannabe journalists shouldn't cause too many issues and will hopefully take the heat off Hopgood Hall...
A shocking death…
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A case too close to home?
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Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Frances Evesham and Emma Davies.