Rogue in Porcelain e-bog
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Meet Rona Parish, a talented biographer who has a skill for writing about the past and encountering danger along the way, and her adorable golden retriever, Gus.Betrayal, deception, passion . . . Rona Parish digs up the truth about one of Marsborough's oldest family firms when she makes a terrible discovery in a cemetery.Famous porcelain firm Curzon is about to celebrate its 150th anniversary,...
E-bog
25,00 DKK
Forlag
Severn House
Udgivet
1 marts 2012
Længde
250 sider
Genrer
Crime and mystery fiction
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781780102580
Meet Rona Parish, a talented biographer who has a skill for writing about the past and encountering danger along the way, and her adorable golden retriever, Gus.Betrayal, deception, passion . . . Rona Parish digs up the truth about one of Marsborough's oldest family firms when she makes a terrible discovery in a cemetery.Famous porcelain firm Curzon is about to celebrate its 150th anniversary, making it a perfect fit for Rona's series of articles researching the history of Marsborough's oldest family firms.Every family has its secrets . . .As Rona delves into the history of the celebrated Curzons through family letters and diaries, she learns more about the founder's son, the scandalous George Curzon, a rake with the nickname 'Rogue in Porcelain', his escapades, and a staggering secret he was hiding.Some are too explosive to stay buried.When Rona pays a visit to the family burial ground, she is shocked to discover a body, and even more so when she unearths surprising links between the dead person and the Curzons. Could the tragedy in the cemetery have its tangled roots in the past?A page-turning cosy mystery set in the fictional English market town of Marsborough in the stunning Chiltern Hills.Fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman, Reverend Richard Coles, G.M. Malliet, Margery Allingham, Betty Rowlands and Faith Martin will love this series.READERS ADORE RONA PARISH:"e;This is an entertaining and well-written mystery"e; "e;Anthea Fraser writes a good story with family and familiar characters that go with you from book to book. She manages to combine the ordinary daily life of a family with the excitement of mystery and mild crime"e; "e;Well-paced and easy to read with likeable characters"e; "e;Fraser is excellent with characterizations and there's some riveting personalities in this one"e;"e;Another great read by Fraser"e; "e;Love this series"e; "e;Veteran Fraser offers a straightforward British cozy with an inventive plot and an engaging heroine. This will appeal to traditional cozy fans who like a bit of spice and zing"e; Booklist"e;Fans will doubtless enjoy the ongoing Parish family saga"e; Kirkus ReviewsThe Rona Parish mysteries1. Brought to Book 2. Jigsaw3. Person or Persons Unknown4. A Family Concern5. Rogue in Porcelain6. Next Door to Murder7. Unfinished Portrait8. A Question of Identity9. Justice Postponed10. Retribution