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A Thorne in the Rose
Mel Greenway Investigates (Related to this series)
- Author
- Samantha Lee Howe
- Narrator
- Zoe Mills
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publish Date
- 12 February 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 14 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby’s privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.
A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
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Details
- Author
- Samantha Lee Howe
- Narrator
- Zoe Mills
- Duration
- 8 hours 14 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9781004236800
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- W. F. Howes Ltd
- Genre
- Historical crime and mysteries, Crime and mystery: police procedural
Synopsis
In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda 'Mel' Greenway, a former army mechanic and the family’s poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens?until she unearths a body beneath the roses.The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby’s privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
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