Book
Murder at the Brightwell / Ashley Weaver.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250046369 (hardback)
- ISBN: 125004636X (hardback)
- Physical Description: viii, 325 p, ; 22 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: New York : Minotaur Books, 2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Thomas Dunne book." |
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| Subject: | Marriage > Fiction. Murder > Investigation > Fiction. Marriage. Killer. |
| Genre: | Mystery fiction. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Sechelt/Gibsons.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Sechelt Public Library. (Show preferred library)
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sechelt Public Library | F WEAV (Text) | 3326000334546 | Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Regretting her marriage to a notorious playboy, wealthy young Amory Ames agrees to help her former fiancé, Gil Trent, prevent his sister's marriage to a disreputable man, only to be embroiled in a murder investigation that places her relationships and safety in jeopardy. A first novel. - Baker & Taylor
Regretting her marriage to a notorious playboy, wealthy young Amory Ames agrees to help her former fiancâe, Gil Trent, prevent his sister's marriage to a disreputable man, only to be embroiled in a murder investigation that places her relationships and safety in jeopardy. - Baker & Taylor
"Amory Ames is a wealthy young woman who questions her marriage to her notoriously charming playboy husband, Milo. Looking for a change, she accepts a request for help from her former fiance;, Gil Trent, not knowing that she'll soon become embroiled in amurder investigation that will test not only her friendship with Gil, but will upset the status quo with her husband. Amory accompanies Gil to the luxurious Brightwell Hotel in an attempt to circumvent the marriage of his sister, Emmeline, to Rupert Howe, a disreputable ladies' man. Amory sees in the situation a grim reflection of her own floundering marriage. There is more than her happiness at stake, however, when Rupert is murdered and Gil is arrested for the crime. Amory is determined to prove his innocence and find the real killer, despite attempted dissuasion from the disapproving police inspector on the case. Matters are further complicated by Milo's unexpected arrival, and the two form an uneasy alliance as Amory enlists his reluctant aid in clearing Gil's name. As the stakes grow higher and the line between friend and foe becomes less clear, Amory must decide where her heart lies and catch the killer before she, too, becomes a victim. Murder at the Brightwell is a delicious novel in which murder invades polite society and romance springs in unexpected places. Ashley Weaver's debut is a wonderful testament to the enduring delight of the traditional mystery"-- - McMillan Palgrave
Shortlisted for the Edgar Awards
Ashley Weaverâs debut mystery, Murder at the Brightwell, is a delicious, stylish novel in which murder invades British polite society and romance springs in unexpected places, and a wonderful testament to the enduring delight of the traditional mystery.
âAn elegant Christie-esque 1930s romp.â âDeborah Crombie
âIf you love Downton Abbey, you'll adore Ashley Weaverâs charming debut.ââSusan Elia MacNeal
âA witty and charming debut mystery with a believably spunky sleuth and a compelling story of love that never runs smoothly.â âG.M. Malliet
âItâs more terrible than you think, Mrs. Ames. It appears that Mr. Howe was murdered.â
Amory Ames, a wealthy young woman questioning her marriage to her notoriously charming playboy husband, Milo, is looking for a change. She accepts a request for help from her former fiancé, Gil Trent, not knowing that sheâll soon become embroiled in a murder investigation that will not only test her friendship with Gil, but also will upset the status quo with her husband.
Amory accompanies Gil to the luxurious Brightwell Hotel in an attempt to circumvent the marriage of his sister, Emmeline, to Rupert Howe a disreputable ladies man. There is more than her happiness at stake, however, when Rupert is murdered and Gil is arrested for the crime. Matters are further complicated by Miloâs unexpected arrival, and as the line between friend and foe becomes less clear, Amory must decide where her heart lies and catch the killer before she, too, becomes a victim.
Also out now in the Amory Ames mysteries: Death Wears a Mask and A Most Novel Revenge
