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This was a good final novel in the Angela Marchmont series and follows on from the previous book, in which Angela was accused of murder herself. Following on from the infamous Court Case and feeling she owed her life to Edgar Vallencourt, Angela is tentatively re-entering Society. She feels somewhat restless and considers returning to the States. However, then she is approached by Vallencourt's solicitor, and uncle, who asks her to look into the murder of Edgar Vallencourt's wife. Readers of the
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3.5 stars - enjoyable wrap-up of this historical mystery series set in 1920s England. Angela has always been a likable, smart, society sleuth - but after standing trial in the last book for her nasty estranged husband’s murder, she simply wanted to lick her wounds in private. She has sworn off detecting, and is even thinking of returning to New York City to sell her business.
Angela is asked to take on one more case, though; Edgar Vallincourt’s uncle, who is also his attorney, wants her to look ...more
Angela is asked to take on one more case, though; Edgar Vallincourt’s uncle, who is also his attorney, wants her to look ...more
What a way to end a series! Bravo Clara Benson. You tied up all loose ends and ended on a high note for Angela Marchmont. Perhaps we will hear from Angela again...
This being the last Angela Marchmont , I think we all knew what was going to be in it. Probably what we all wanted. This book was geared towards the new series by Benson, which I am hoping will be as entertaining as this one has been.
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