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    A Fatal Flaw
    A Fatal Flaw
    A Fatal Flaw
    Audiobook8 hours

    A Fatal Flaw

    Written by Faith Martin

    Narrated by Stephanie Racine

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    About this audiobook

    Don’t miss Faith Martin’s fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as ‘the perfect village mystery’ by J.M. Hall

    ‘A beautifully crafted crime mystery I could not put down.’ Anita Davison, author of the Flora Maguire series

    Oxford, 1960. As the city of Oxford prepares itself for the inaugural Miss Oxford Honey Beauty Pageant at The Old Swan Theatre, excitement is in the air.

    Then, tragedy strikes the competition when one of the leading contestants is found dead.

    Initially, the authorities assume her death was suicide. But after a malicious series of pranks and blackmail attempts are reported, WPC Loveday and Coroner Clement Ryder are called upon to solve the case.

    In an atmosphere of fierce competition, the list of suspects is endless. Could what have started as harmless fun become a deadly race to win the prize?

    With time running out, the duo need to spot the killer before tragedy strikes again…

    A gripping cosy crime novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.

    ‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series

    The Ryder and Loveday Series
    Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION
    Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE
    Book 3: A FATAL FLAW
    Book 4: A FATAL SECRET
    Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH
    Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR
    Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT
    Book 8: A FATAL END

    Readers LOVE Faith Martin’s Ryder & Loveday series!

    ‘Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    ‘Very entertaining… Full of red herrings, plot twists and turns. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    'Have become an addict of Faith Martin – love her novels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    'This author's books are soothing to the soul. Her characters are likable, and the plots always keep me guessing. Excellent fun.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
    Release dateFeb 1, 2019
    ISBN9780008309992
    A Fatal Flaw

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    • 5/5
      3rd in the Victor Carl, Philadelphia defense lawyer, series.Another outstanding entry in this series. Carl has become obsessed with his lover, Hailey, a beautiful sad, seductive woman who is also a lawyer. Called one night to the home of his friend Gary, another lawyer--who coincidentally just happens also to be Hailey’s lover with whom Gary is living--Carl finds Gary naked out on the front stoop and Hailey murdered inside. Carl swears to find out the truth of the murder and bring the murderer to justice--and is convinced that Gary is the murderer. Accepting Gary’s request to be his lawyer, Carl cold-bloodedly sets up to sabotage the defense and see Gary get at least life if not the death penalty for the murder.But things are not always what they seem.A fast-paced thriller that follows Carl to Las Vegas, West Virginia, and the inside of a courtroom as the plot takes any number of twists and turns. A new characters shows up, the inimitable Phil Skink, somewhat disreputable private investigator. If nothing else, Lashner has a knack for inventing engaging and unusual private detectives!The writing is above average, the characters believable and well-depicted, and the plot is extremely well-done. Highly recommended.
    • 4/5
      This was a great legal thriller. it was a bit slow in parts but i enjoyed the book and would read another book from this author.
    • 5/5
      Probably my favourite cozy mystery series at the moment. Great dynamics between the leads, really interesting mysteries, enjoyable historical time frame and setting and this one even left on a bit of a cliff-hanger!
    • 4/5
      1n 1960 Oxford Grace Farley approaches her old schoolfriend and WPC, Trudy Loveday, because she is concerned. Concerned that recently deceased Abigail Trent's death will be determined a suicide. Thankfully Coroner Ryder becomes interested when informed of Grace's suspicions.
      Another enjoyable and interesting mystery in this well-written series, with its likeable two main characters.
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