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Rubies in the Roses
Cornish Castle Mystery (Book 2)
- Author
- Vivian Conroy
- Narrator
- Sarah Lambie
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 6 April 2021
- Run Time
- 7 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘This author writes a cracking book. I could hardly bear to put it down.’ Grace J Reviewerlady
‘Guinevere is a little like a modern day Miss Marple’ Adele B
Welcome to Cornisea island and spend your summer holidays in a Cornish Castle.
Guinevere Evans has a dream summer job: cataloguing books at a castle on a tidal island off the coast of Cornwall. With her perky dachshund Dolly by her side she explores the island’s colourful history, tries fabulous local food and sees the gorgeous sunsets.
But when an old friend of her employer drops in, claiming a rare bejewelled wedding goblet is hidden in the castle gardens, strange events start to take place: several people turn up claiming they have a right to the elusive goblet, and a dead body is found on the beach.
An unfortunate accident, or does this death relate to the struggle for ownership of the goblet? Is there even a goblet?
Guinevere and Dolly dig in and discover plenty of motives to lie, steal and yes, maybe even kill. Can they prove what really happened to the victim and what became of the precious rubies that are at the heart of the mystery?
Don't miss the first book in the series, Death Plays a Part. Each book can be read as a standalone and in random order.
Praise for Vivian Conroy‘The first in a new series, this is a well written historical mystery with just a hint of attitude.’ Cayocosta72 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Readers love Vivian Conroy’s Mysteries!
‘ A good old-fashioned whodunit’
‘Vivian most definitely did not disappoint’
‘Engaging, well written, and entertaining’
‘Fantastic stories’
‘If you like a really good mystery on a par with Christie then this is for you’
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Details
- Author
- Vivian Conroy
- Narrator
- Sarah Lambie
- Duration
- 7 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 April 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008462239
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Classic crime and mystery fiction
Synopsis
‘This author writes a cracking book. I could hardly bear to put it down.’ Grace J Reviewerlady ‘Guinevere is a little like a modern day Miss Marple’ Adele B Welcome to Cornisea island and spend your summer holidays in a Cornish Castle. Guinevere Evans has a dream summer job: cataloguing books at a castle on a tidal island off the coast of Cornwall. With her perky dachshund Dolly by her side she explores the island’s colourful history, tries fabulous local food and sees the gorgeous sunsets. But when an old friend of her employer drops in, claiming a rare bejewelled wedding goblet is hidden in the castle gardens, strange events start to take place: several people turn up claiming they have a right to the elusive goblet, and a dead body is found on the beach. An unfortunate accident, or does this death relate to the struggle for ownership of the goblet? Is there even a goblet? Guinevere and Dolly dig in and discover plenty of motives to lie, steal and yes, maybe even kill. Can they prove what really happened to the victim and what became of the precious rubies that are at the heart of the mystery? Don't miss the first book in the series, Death Plays a Part. Each book can be read as a standalone and in random order. Praise for Vivian Conroy ‘The first in a new series, this is a well written historical mystery with just a hint of attitude.’ Cayocosta72 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow, I very much loved this book. It is the first I've read by Vivian but most definitely will not be the last.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Ms Conroy’s writing is fresh and entertaining, it’s like an episode of Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries sprinkled with what I can only describe as a good old-fashioned Miss Marple.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Both the story and characters were well written and whenever I had to put the book down I couldn’t wait to start reading again.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This would suit anyone who has not so far stepped into the world of cosy mysteries and if you are already a fan, this will not disappoint.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved every minute of this.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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