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The Art of Deception
An utterly compelling historical mystery (The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries Book 3)
by Pam Lecky
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Pub Date Jul 25 2024 | Archive Date Jul 28 2024
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Description
Fresh from her adventures abroad, Victorian widow Lucy Lawrence returns to London, eager to start a new chapter. Her world is rocked when an assassin's bullet strikes her new fiancé. As he lies gravely injured, Lucy vows to unmask the culprit...
London, 1888. When a brutal murder occurs at her engagement party, Lucy Lawrence finds herself pulled into a new investigation. All evidence points to a mysterious syndicate of thieves known only by a cryptic calling card left at their crimes: Apollo. With the police eager to pin the murder on an easy target, Lucy and Phineas Stone must unravel a tangled web of lies and misdirection to uncover the truth before the case ruins them.
From glittering Mayfair ballrooms to the deadly rookeries of London’s East End to a remote Scottish island, they follow the trail of secrets and deception. As the danger mounts, Lucy realises the key to solving the case might lie in a simple painting.
A cunning adversary is intent on destroying all who learn their secrets… can Lucy save the man she loves, and expose a deadly killer before it's too late?
An atmospheric Victorian mystery brimming with suspense, passion and plot twists,The Art of Deception raises the stakes for Lucy Lawrence and Phineas Stone!
NOTE: If you'd like to read this book, please request book 1 in the Lucy Lawrence Mysteries, No Stone Unturned. If you're approved, you'll receive a link that gives you access to this book as well as book 2, Footprints in the Sand!
Advance Praise
What readers are saying about The Art of Deception:
“A wonderful, courageous, funny, likeable, heroine in Lucy, I have loved all her adventures... I read the book over a few evenings and loved every minute of it, highly recommend.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Lucy and Phineas really took centre stage together in this one… the banter between them was thoroughly enjoyable.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This is a book that keeps one guessing… hard to put down and takes you from England to Scotland and back. At every turn the story draws you in.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I love Lucy and Phineas. I hope there will be another one soon, can't wait!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this series of Victorian crime novels… Another intriguing mystery to solve and lots of peril for our heroes. Kept me guessing to the end. I do hope there will be more books about Lucy and Phin.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781805086970 |
PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
Available on NetGalley
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