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The Last Mrs. Summers

By Rhys Bowen
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In The Last Mrs. Summers, Lady Georgiana Rannoch, also known as Georgie, becomes embroiled in a mystery when she visits her friend Belinda at a dilapidated Cornish cottage. The setting stirs echoes of a gothic romance, but when a murder occurs, Georgie must unravel the truth amidst a web of secrets and intrigue, balancing her sleuthing skills with her aristocratic sensibilities.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a charming blend of cosy mystery and historical intrigue. Set in the glamorous backdrop of the 1930s, it combines an engaging plot with a touch of humour as its resourceful protagonist unravels secrets and solves a murder. Perfect for fans of classic whodunits with a modern twist.

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The Last Mrs. Summers introduces Lady Georgiana Rannoch, who is just back from her honeymoon with the dashing Darcy O'Mara when a friend in need pulls her into a twisted Gothic tale of betrayal, deception, and most definitely, murder.

I am a bit at loose ends at the moment. My cook, Queenie, is making my new role as mistress of Eynsleigh something akin to constant torture as Darcy is off on another one of his top secret jaunts. Grandad is busy helping wayward youths avoid lives of crime. So when my dearest friend, Belinda, inherits an old cottage in Cornwall and begs me to go with her to inspect the property, I jump at the chance.

After a heart-stopping journey in Belinda's beast of a motorcar, we arrive at the creaky old cottage called White Sails and quickly realise that it is completely uninhabitable. Just when I'm starting to wonder if I would have been better off trying to get Queenie to cook a roast that hasn't been burnt beyond all recognition, we meet Rose Summers, a woman Belinda knew as a child when she spent time in Cornwall. Rose invites us to stay at Trewoma Hall, the lovely estate now owned by her husband, Tony.

Belinda confesses that she never liked Rose and had a fling with Tony years ago, so staying with them is far from ideal, but beggars can't be choosers as they say. Trewoma is not the idyllic house Belinda remembers. There's something claustrophobic and foreboding about the place. Matters aren't helped by the oppressively efficient housekeeper, Mrs. Mannering, or by the fact that Tony seems to want to rekindle whatever he and Belinda once had right under his wife's nose.

Our increasingly awkward visit soon turns deadly when a member of the household is found murdered, and all clues point to Belinda as the prime suspect. I soon learn that some long-buried secrets have come back to haunt those in residence at Trewoma Hall and I'll need to sift through the ruins of their past so Belinda doesn't lose her chance at freedom in the present.

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The Last Mrs. Summers by Rhys Bowen has been described as an engaging entry in the Royal Spyness series, featuring a captivating mix of mystery and charm. Readers appreciate the vibrant period setting, intricate plot, and delightful characters, particularly the protagonist Lady Georgiana. The novel's blend of suspense and humour provides a satisfying read for fans of cosy mysteries.

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ISBN: 9780451492883

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Rhys Bowen, a New York Times bestselling author, has been nominated for every major award in mystery writing, including the Edgar , and has won many, including both the Agatha and Anthony awards. She is also the author of the Molly Murphy Mysteries, set in turn-of-the-century New York, and the Constable Evans Mysteries, set in Wales as well as two internationally bestselling stand alone novels. She was born in England and now divides her time between Northern California and Arizona.

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