A Deception at Thornecrest: A stylishly evocative historical whodunnit
Sep 2020 · Amory Ames Book 7 · Allison & Busby Ltd
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Amory Ames is contentedly preparing for the arrival of her baby at Thornecrest while Milo, her husband, is away on business. But then a woman appears on her doorstep, also claiming to be Mrs. Ames, Milo's wife.
Amory's marriage has had its ups and downs, but her faith in Milo has been restored. Though the supposed second Mrs. Ames seems earnest, Amory is convinced she must be mistaken. However, when a second unexpected visitor arrives, and secret identities and whirlwind romances culminate with the discovery of a body, the characters appearing in town begin to seem more sinister, and Amory is determined to uncover a killer in the crowd.
Amory's marriage has had its ups and downs, but her faith in Milo has been restored. Though the supposed second Mrs. Ames seems earnest, Amory is convinced she must be mistaken. However, when a second unexpected visitor arrives, and secret identities and whirlwind romances culminate with the discovery of a body, the characters appearing in town begin to seem more sinister, and Amory is determined to uncover a killer in the crowd.
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Alison Robinson
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November 24, 2020
Amory and Miles Ames are living at their country estate, Thornecrest, in Kent awaiting the birth of their first child. Then a young woman arrives claiming that she is married to Milo and a series of events are put in train, leading to two deaths in the village centred around the village fete. I do enjoy these mysteries. Having read all of Agatha Christie's novels (I think) I can see the influence, the gathering together of all suspects at an event, the multiple motives, the finale where all the suspects are brought together once more. More than anything however, I enjoy that whilst I couldn't see which of the (very) likeable characters was the murderer, the denouement was very satisfying.
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Ashley Weaver is a librarian and has worked in libraries since she was 14. Her debut novel, Murder at the Brightwell, was nominated for the Edgar Best First Novel Award. She lives in the USA.
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