Product Description
by Merryn Allingham (Author)
Amateur detective and bookshop owner Flora Steele, and her dashing new husband Jack Carrington, are finally embarking on the honeymoon of a lifetime. But will gorgeous gondola rides be ruined by their most heart-stopping case ever?
Venice, 1959: As Flora and Jack step onto the beautiful, historic streets of Venice, they vow to put sleuthing aside to finally enjoy their honeymoon. But on their very first sun-soaked morning, whilst enjoying sparkling wine and mouthwatering pastries, they're interrupted when hotel receptionist, Franco Mancini, is discovered floating face-down in the Grand Canal.
Remembering poor Franco's kind demeanour when they checked into the Cipriani Hotel, Flora quickly realises her honeymoon phase is over: she must solve the case. She saw a hot-headed restaurant owner arguing with Franco the night he died. Could their mysterious argument have gone too far? Or could it have been Franco's jilted ex-fianc?e Bianca, who acted so coldly at news of his death? Was it a crime of passion that sent him tumbling into the waters?
When Flora learns from a priest that a priceless painting has disappeared from his church along with his elderly housekeeper, she begins to marry together the clues that will lead her to a dangerous family that will stop at nothing to get their revenge. Will Flora and Jack crack the case before the killer claims another victim? Or will it be 'death do us part' for this crime-solving couple?
A completely gripping and totally charming cozy murder mystery novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and J.R. Ellis!
Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries:
'Fantastic!!! Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!... Another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!... My heart was also in my throat on several occasions... OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!!... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! DID I MENTION I LOVED IT !!!!... Clear your schedules as you won't be able to put this book down!... Kept me turning the pages late at night!!... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fantastic... I really didn't want to put this book down for even a second...Totally immersive... Bravo!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I absolutely love this book! I was so captivated by Flora and Jack that I could not put this book down... I absolutely loved the way that this book twists and turns... I cannot wait to read more of the Flora Steele Books!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a joy... fabulous village setting... a totally fantastic tale... I highly recommend this outstandingly fabulous book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wonderful book! I absolutely adored this book!... had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book!!!... I was drawn into the murder mystery plot instantly.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved this... Keeps you guessing to the very end. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, another twist... Wow... I completely loved this.' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
