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Diamonds of Death

by Vivian Conroy
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'As delightful as the first book.' – The Stories of Chantel Dacosta Lady Alkmene Callender is back, but this time the crime is a little closer to home... After the vicious murder of her relation, Lord Winters at his country estate, Lady Alkmene is intrigued to hear that the burglar found standing over his body might not be the murderer after all... Reporter Jake Dubois believes an innocent man has been imprisoned and turns to Lady Alkmene to go undercover in the Winters household and find the real killer among Winters' own family. Was the murder motivated by the precious stones that disappeared from Lord Winters' safe, or is there a sinister connection with the death of Lord Winters' first wife in India? As Lady Alkmene and Jake delve into dark family secrets, she isn't sure who she can trust or who is telling the truth. Even the family connection might not be enough to save Lady Alkmene from becoming the next victim... The twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries: 1. A Proposal to Die For2. Diamonds of Death3. Deadly Treasures4. A Fatal Masquerade Packed with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order. Praise for Vivian Conroy 'Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ms Conroy's writing is fresh and entertaining, it's like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn't wait to start reading again.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved every minute of this.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Series: A Lady Alkmene Cosy Mystery Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Kindle Book

  • Release date: October 17, 2016

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  • ISBN: 9780008205171
  • File size: 815 KB
  • Release date: October 17, 2016

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780008205171
  • File size: 1534 KB
  • Release date: October 17, 2016

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subjects

Fiction Literature Mystery Historical Fiction

Languages

English

'As delightful as the first book.' – The Stories of Chantel Dacosta Lady Alkmene Callender is back, but this time the crime is a little closer to home... After the vicious murder of her relation, Lord Winters at his country estate, Lady Alkmene is intrigued to hear that the burglar found standing over his body might not be the murderer after all... Reporter Jake Dubois believes an innocent man has been imprisoned and turns to Lady Alkmene to go undercover in the Winters household and find the real killer among Winters' own family. Was the murder motivated by the precious stones that disappeared from Lord Winters' safe, or is there a sinister connection with the death of Lord Winters' first wife in India? As Lady Alkmene and Jake delve into dark family secrets, she isn't sure who she can trust or who is telling the truth. Even the family connection might not be enough to save Lady Alkmene from becoming the next victim... The twenties have never been so dangerous! Join Lady Alkmene on her hunt for missing heirs, stolen diamonds and legendary treasures in the Lady Alkmene Mysteries: 1. A Proposal to Die For2. Diamonds of Death3. Deadly Treasures4. A Fatal Masquerade Packed with glamour, danger, eccentric characters and atmospheric locations, each book can be read as standalone and in random order. Praise for Vivian Conroy 'Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Ms Conroy's writing is fresh and entertaining, it's like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn't wait to start reading again.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved every minute of this.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Fiction Literature Mystery Historical Fiction
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