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Murder at the Brightwell
A stylishly evocative historical whodunnit
Series: Amory Ames
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A delicious mystery in which murder invades polite society and romance springs in unexpected places.
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1932, Devon. Amory Ames is glamorous, wealthy, and unhappily married to the notoriously charming playboy Milo. She willingly accepts her former fiancé Gil Trent's plea for help in preventing his sister Emmeline from meeting a similar matrimonial fate. Amory accompanies Gil to The Brightwell, the sprawling seaside resort where Emmeline and her fiancé, the impeccably groomed, disreputable cad Rupert Howe, are holidaying along with the other rich and sumptuously dressed guests.
Champagne flows, but the sparkle soon fades as a dark and unresolved history between Gil and Rupert surfaces. After a late-night quarrel, the luxurious hotel is one guest fewer by morning. When Gil is arrested for murder, Amory is determined to defend his innocence. But if she's right, the killer is still in their midst—can she prove it before she, too, becomes a victim?
And what of the unexpected arrival of Milo? Extravagance, scoundrels, and red herrings abound as Amory draws closer to discovering the murderer—as well as love.
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Murder at the Brightwell
1932, Devon. Amory Ames is glamorous, wealthy, and unhappily married to the notoriously charming playboy Milo. She willingly accepts her former fiancé Gil Trent's plea for help in preventing his sister Emmeline from meeting a similar matrimonial fate. Amory accompanies Gil to The Brightwell, the sprawling seaside resort where Emmeline and her fiancé, the impeccably groomed, disreputable cad Rupert Howe,...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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Murder at the Brightwell has been praised for its engaging 1930s setting and witty, elegant writing. Readers appreciate the charming protagonist, Amory Ames, and the intriguing mystery, which combines sophistication with suspense. The novel is often compared to classic Agatha Christie mysteries and is celebrated for blending romance and crime seamlessly.
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ISBN: 9780749017415
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 May 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Allison & Busby
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 350
About the Author
ASHLEY WEAVER is a librarian and has worked in libraries since she was 14. Originally from Texas, Ashley now lives in Oakdale, Louisiana. Murder at the Brightwell is her debut novel.
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