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The Cryptic Clue

A Tea Ladies Mystery

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By: Amanda Hampson
Narrated by: Zoe Carides
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In Zig Zag Lane, in the heart of Sydney's rag-trade district, tea ladies Hazel, Betty and Irene find themselves in hot water. Having already solved a murder, kidnapping and arson case, and outwitting an arch criminal, they have proved themselves a useful resource and earned the respect of a local police officer. Now he needs their help to solve a plot that threatens security.
As if that's not enough, Irene gets a coded message directing her to the spoils of a bank robbery, which sends the tea ladies on a treasure hunt with an unexpected outcome.

There's also trouble brewing within the walls of Empire Fashionwear, where an interloper threatens not just Hazel's job but the very role of tea lady. It's up to Hazel to convince her friends to abandon their trolleys and take action to save their livelihoods - before it's too late.

Praise for The Tea Ladies by Amanda Hampson:

'A total joy!' Joanna Nell

'Sheer delight.' Country Style

'The Thursday Murder Club wish they had Hazel.' GOODREADS

'This hilariously dark crime novel about a group of tea ladies who accidentally become sleuths will have you enthralled!' Woman's Day

'The Tea Ladies is a delightfully intriguing romp, full of twists, turns, shocking discoveries. and scones.' Better Reading

'Crime, comedy and fashion, it's a layer cake of which any tea lady would be proud.' The Age

'A satisfying mystery, a trio of intrepid older women discovering their own strengths, and a window into a vanished past. I give it five TimTams.' Readings Books Cosy Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Women's Fiction Crime
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Zoe Carides is a fabulous narrator, she brings the characters to life with amazing voices and accents. The plot and the characters are great, can’t wait for the next one in the series.

Love the Tea Ladies series

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I loved all the voices done by one person it was like there were many different people reading this book.
Entertaining story and great listen while driving to work.

Great entertaining story

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great story that I could relate to, in as much as the locations, I love, love, love Zoe Carides narrations.

Zoe Carides narration

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what a find! this book was a breath of fresh air - Australian, historic, funny, mystery. Loved it and looking forward to the remainder of the series.
Zoe Carides narration was just stunning - best I have ever listened to. No jarring accents or 'not quite right' characters. she absolutely nailed it, and I am now searching for anything else she has narrated!

Fun, heartwarming and so well narrated

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I think l loved this even more than the first instalment, if possible! I never imagine l could have such affection for a character like IreneTurnbuckle, but l can’t get enough, she is so horrendous . The magnificent Hazel and her companions are so beautifully created, and Zoe Carides is just brilliant bringing them to life.

So beautiful and funny

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