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A Devious Death

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

A Devious Death

Contributors:

By (Author) Alyssa Maxwell

ISBN:

9781617738401

Publisher:

Kensington Publishing

Imprint:

Kensington Publishing

Publication Date:

15th December 2018

Country:

United States

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

813.6

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

304

Dimensions:

Width 139mm, Height 210mm

Description

In the sobering yet hopeful years following the First World War, Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her lady's maid, Eva Huntford, find their summer plans marred by an instance of murder . . . Phoebe and her sister Julia are eager for a summer getaway at High Head Lodge, the newly purchased estate of their cousin Regina. But they are not the only houseguests. Regina's odd friend, Olive, is far from friendly, and Regina's mother and brother-bitter over the unequal distribution of her father's inheritance-have descended on the house to confront Regina. In addition to the family tension, Eva is increasingly suspicious of Lady Julia's new maid-wondering why she left her former employer so suddenly. And why does Regina seem ill at ease around the maid, as if they were previously acquainted But things go from tense to tragic when their hostess meets an untimely end-murdered in her bed with no signs of struggle. Now, with suspects in every room, Lady Phoebe and Eva must uncover secrets hidden behind closed doors-before a killer ensures they never leave High Head Lodge . . . alive. "An unusual twist rooted in the recent horrors of World War I adds interest to a typical country-house mystery." -Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Alyssa Maxwell knew from an early age that she wanted to be a novelist. Growing up in New England and traveling to Great Britain fueled a passion for history, while a love of puzzles of all kinds drew her to the mystery genre. She and her husband reside in Florida, where she loves to watch BBC productions, sip tea in the afternoons, and delve into the past. You can learn more about Alyssa and her books at www.alyssamaxwell.com.

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