Murder at Merewood Hospital

by Michelle Salter

An addictive historical murder mystery from Michelle Salter, bestselling author of the Iris Woodmore Mysteries

The patients survived the Great War only to face a new danger…

Only one doctor and one nurse remain at Merewood Hospital.

Since the disappearance of Nurse Taplin the previous year, locals believe the hospital is cursed. And when another unnatural death occurs on Midsummer’s Eve of 1919, it looks like they could be right.

Sister Helen Hopgood is desperate to find new places for the remaining wounded soldiers so they can close the hospital for good – but Dr Samuel Bingham seems reluctant to let the five men go...

Can she discover the truth before another life is lost?

A historical mystery, packed with twists and turns that will have you guessing to the end! Perfect for fans of Caroline Dunford and J.R. Ellis

Readers are loving Murder at Merewood Hospital!

'A historic murder mystery with so many twists and turns, it's gripping until the end' Five Star Reader Review

'It's vintage mystery writing and so wonderfully spooky' Five Star Reader Review

'A dark and twisty mystery full of tension' Five Star Reader Review

'An addictive and easy to read page turning murder mystery with the perfect amount of crime and history that will keep you turning the pages' Five Star Reader Review

'Murder at Merewood Hospital is a worthy read if you are looking for a post-WWI cozy mystery with some intriguing themes' Five Star Reader Review

'This was a suspenseful read. The author does a phenomenal job of keeping the tension high' Five Star Reader Review

'An atmospheric and well told who-dunnit, I couldn’t put it down' Five Star Reader Review

Genres: Mystery, Historical Fiction, Historical, Historical Mystery, World War I, British Literature, Mystery Thriller

282 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 14, 2024

About the author

Love a good mystery? You're in the right place!

Michelle Salter is a bestselling author of historical crime fiction and cozy crime novels. Her acclaimed Edwardian and 1920s murder mysteries feature suffragettes, pioneering women, Scotland Yard detectives, and shocking secrets from the First World War.

Each book can be read as a STANDALONE even if it's part of a series.

Michelle has gained a dedicated following of readers who enjoy gripping stories driven by captivating characters and ending with satisfyingly devious plot twists.

When she’s not writing, Michelle enjoys researching history, exploring Britain’s heritage, and sharing fascinating facts from the Edwardian era and Roaring Twenties on her blog and social media.

She lives in Hampshire, England, and loves reading classic crime novels, amateur sleuth mysteries, and Golden Age whodunits.

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'A fabulous murder mystery with twists and turns that had me turning the pages faster and faster.' Catherine Coles, bestselling author said of Murder at Merewood Hospital.

'If you enjoy 1920s mysteries…I highly recommend Death at Crookham Hall.' Verity Bright, bestselling author of the Lady Eleanor Swift mysteries.

'Death at Crookham Hall is a lovely murder mystery by a gifted writer.' Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay mysteries.

'A joy to read! Such a well-researched mystery. I absolutely loved the unconventional heroine, 1920s setting, engaging characterisation and poignant ending, all of which provide a captivating start to the Iris Woodmore cosy mystery series.' Anita Davison, bestselling author of the Flora Maguire Mysteries.

'Fans of Anna Lee Huber and Downton Abbey will enjoy this engrossing historical crime mystery.' Tantor Media.

Reviews

[Marygrace Depp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a book I was very excited for. I love this time period, and the concept was really intriguing. To say that this book lived up to my expectations would be an understatement. I truly enjoyed this book so much, and really enjoyed getting to know all the characters, as well as guessing who the killer was right from the beginning.

At the beginning, the characters were a little hard to nail down. Mostly because there are multiple men in the hospital as patients and it took me a little time to organize them in my head. The other reason is because of the doctor and Sister Hopgood. They are sometimes called by their title and sometimes by their first name, so this took me some time to remember who is who at the beginning. Once I got to know the characters better I did start to care for all of them, some more than others.

We jump into the drama pretty fast in the book. We hear about a murder that happened just a year prior that was never sold, and then we see a mean practical joke happen, and the reader is immediately trying to figure out the connection between the two things, and this is just the start. I enjoyed the tension, and the speed at what things were happening.

There seemed to be the perfect mix of mystery and just having dialogue and normal things with the characters. Everything blended together perfectly in a way that I really looked forward to not only getting to the bottom of the mystery but also looking forward to what was happening between the characters.

The different points of view are very interesting to me. We are seeing so many different points of view. We see them finding clues that would point to one person, or hearing a conversation that would point to another person. This was done masterfully as it kept me bouncing back and forth as to who I thought the guilty person was.

There are so many little backstories that make the reader second guess everything that they were thinking. I kept thinking I figured it out but then would get new information that would make me think it was someone else. I did have an inkling by the end of who it was, but that inkling wasn’t based on anything concrete so I wasn’t even sure of myself.

I really loved the ending. I love ending with a happy ending that is all about an empowered woman and her finding herself. That was honestly the best way to end the book.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and its twists and turns. I loved getting to know the characters and getting to be at Merewood Hospital in its final days. I loved the characters and the intense mystery that I got to experience with them. I can’t wait to read more books from Michelle Salter. I highly recommend this book if you like historical fiction, mystery, or want something that you won’t be able to put down.

Ratings:

Characters: 9/10

Plot: 9.5/10

Writing Style: 9/10

Settings: 10/10

Overall: 9.375/10

[Sheila Samuelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for hosting this book's tour last week and for the FREE EBook to promote and review for Michelle.

This was my first time reading a Historical Fiction by Michelle so i wasnt sure what to expect but i have to say i really enjoyed this one especially when the history of the Hospital was mentioned.

The Characters were interesting to read about. Sister Hopgood was definately my favorite for her attentiveness to the patients and the doctors despite how nasty some of them were to her.

The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in 1919 Hampshire while reading, especially when the scenery was described.

I do wish this was part of a series cause i'd love to see what other mysteries are happening in the hospital through the 20s, 30s, 40s, etc.

Overall a Wonderfully written Mystery about a Murder in a Hospital in 1919 Hampshire England!! Can't wait to read more by Michelle in the future!!

[Debbie Sessum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Twists and turns

The story is slow to start, racing.at the end. Congrats ms salter on agreat first endeavor. On to number 2. so

[Srivalli (Semi-Hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Publication Date: 14th Jan 2024

3.7 Stars

One Liner: A darkish cozy mystery

1916, Merwood Farm, Hampshire

Sister Helen Hopgood is a nurse at the temporary military hospital at the Merwood Farm. It has only a handful of patients left after the rush of the war.

The owner, Joseph Wintringham, wants to sell the farm but can’t find buyers due to the rumors that the place has been cursed. Some time ago, a beautiful young nurse, Isabel Taplin, was murdered. No one knows who the killer is. Rumors say that her ghost is haunting the place. With more deaths occurring, it’s up to Helen to find the killer(s).

The story comes in the third-person POV of Helen, Dr Samuel, and Richard.

My Thoughts:

I wanted to try this since I enjoy the author’s Iris Woodmore Series. Right now, this book is a standalone. I’d prefer it that way since the ending suits the book (though the publishers might turn it into a series).

Set after WWI, the book deals with the aftermath of war and what it did to the soldiers. The make-shift hospital has only a few patients who have almost recovered physically but have psychological scars.

The setting (based on a real place, as mentioned in the author’s note) is bleak, grim, and part sinister. Though we get some lovely descriptions of the moon, lake, and birds, it’s hard to shrug off the dark tone. However, this suits the plot.

The characters are flawed and hard to like in some cases. It took me a while to warm up to Helen despite being impressed by her efficiency. In the end, I was more than happy to support her decision, so she won me over.

The mystery is solid. It has many twists- some predictable, some not. But they make sense in the bigger picture. I didn’t fully figure out the killer(s), so that’s good too. And for a change, the superintendent in charge of the cases is quite sharp and competent. I wouldn’t say Helen is the main sleuth. Others also contribute and make it a team effort.

The book also deals with themes like obsession (different types), PTSD, trauma, anger, secrets, dysfunctional family, financial troubles, rumors, superstition, etc. My favorite is the various types of obsession the characters display and the extent to which they go to achieve what they want.

The pacing is a bit uneven, though. The first quarter is slow, and there isn’t much to like about those we encounter. Also, given the multiple POVs, we don’t really know any of the characters. While it helps maintain the suspense, it’s hard to root for any of them.

There’s a minor love track and a touch of what could have been a triangle without all the angst and drama. The focus stays on the mystery most of the time.

To summarize, Murder at Merewood Hospital is a worthy read if you are looking for a post-WWI cozy mystery with some intriguing themes. It is a bit heavy and may not be appropriate if you want a light and humorous read.

Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books, for the eARC. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

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[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maisie Dobbs meets The Woman in Black in this spooky, unsettling and nail-biting historical mystery by Michelle Salter: Murder at Merewood Hospital.

In 1916, Sister Helen Hopgood and her team were sent to Merewood Farm in Hampshire to care for wounded soldiers in a makeshift military hospital. The war is now finally over and Helen is the only nurse left caring for the remaining five patients. With the last ward having to close, Helen is working as hard as she possibly can to find new homes for the servicemen who had nearly given their lives for king and country.

Joseph Wintringham had nearly lost Merewood Manor. It was only by selling the farm that he had managed to keep the stately home, but it’s been anything but easy. Since the murder of a nurse, locals believe that the place is haunted and with the many unexplained deaths of soldiers from their injuries, the village grapevine continues to go into overdrive with many believing that the whole place is cursed. Is this just mere conjecture? Did those soldiers die because of their wounds? Or because of something even more sinister?

Helen must work hard to uncover the truth – even though she fears that it might already be far too late…

Michelle Salter’s Murder at Merewood Hospital is a heart-jumping yarn that will make the hairs on the book of your neck stand on end. Taut, tense and totally terrifying, Murder at Merewood Hospital is a creepy and menacing mystery best read in broad daylight with the doors and windows tightly bolted.

Sure to delight thriller and historical fiction aficionados alike, Murder at Merewood Hospital is the unmissable new novel by Michelle Salter.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thank NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advance reader copy of Murder at Merewood Hospital. All opinions and comments are my own.

The patients are dropping dead like flies at quiet Merewood Hospital in Michelle Salter’s latest historical mystery, set in the years following World War I. The rehabilitation hospital, staffed by Dr Samuel Bingham and Sister Helen Hopgood is due to close, its few inhabitants shipped off to other places. The place already has a history; a murdered nurse, dead a year past. But who’s done these new murders? That’s the dilemma, and there’s plenty of suspects for readers to sort through.

There’s a lot of explanation of the patients and the reason for their still being in the hospital. And subtle hints as to how some of it is related to the death of the young nurse. Characters from the nearby manor house figure strongly in the story. Dr Bingham wants to buy the hospital and run it as a sanitarium, and folks aren’t too happy about that. But time has run out for Merewood Hospital, just as it has for a killer. And lives, past, present, and future, are shattered.

I found Murder at Merewood Hospital to be a competent mystery, although it didn’t catch that much of my imagination. The main character, Helen Hopgood, is rather a cold fish, rather one dimensional, and those around her don’t fare much better. I did appreciate the attention author Michelle Salter used to bring attention to the effects of the war on the mind and body of the patients. The story is the better for that.

[loopyloulaura · Rating 4 out of 5]

1919, one nurse, one doctor and 5 patients remain at Merewood. But the owner wants to sell the property and a series of strange and deadly incidents lead to danger for all of the residents...
Murder at Merewood Hospital is an historical murder mystery set in England after WW1.
Helen Hopgood and Samuel Bingham are the only remaining medical staff to care for 5 patients who were significantly injured during the war. Now it is time for all to relocate but the pair struggle to find suitable alternatives for their remaining patients. Extra pressure ensues when a series of pranks is intermingled with murder...
I thought the historical element of the book was researched well and the setting and premise were quite unique. In the author's note at the end, she mentions Merewood is loosely based on Minley which is right near where I live!
The book is written in the third person to show the various experiences of all characters. I was very mistrustful of all the characters, medical and injured as well as the other Merewood residents. There were multiple layers to the plot and a mix of relationships to unpick. I had great sympathy for the hardships and fears faced by the patients, but had mixed feelings about Helen and Samuel due to their single mindedness and even selfishness. There were plenty of red herrings and misdirections which meant the mystery was well maintained until the reveal at the end.
Murder at Merewood Hospital is an enjoyable historical murder mystery.

[Lynsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a fan of the author’s ’Iris Woodmore’ series I was very keen to read this stand-alone novel and it did not disappoint! It was rich in historical details and educational on the after-effects of the war on the soldiers and also the nurses that were on the battlefields as well. An examination of both the physical and mental effects and how these were dealt with in a hospital setting.

Nurse Helen Hopgood is the last nurse at Merewood Hospital and along with the doctor is in charge of a handful of patients, as the hospital is about to close. The owners of nearby Merewood Manor are needing the sell the building the hospital has been housed in during the war. Sadly, the year before a young nurse was found dead in the nearby woods in suspicious circumstances and the crime was never solved. When one of the patients is found drowned in the lake on the estate, Helen wonders whether it is related the the murder last year.

Michelle manages to create nuanced and well-balanced characters. I might not have found them likeable, although I warmed more to Helen as the story progressed. The mystery aspect of the story was interesting and held my attention and I certainly didn't work it all out. The author manages to create suspicion and the differing POVs mean that you are kept guessing all the way through.

Let me know if you pick this one up!

[Cathy Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Merewood Farm, part of the Merewood estate, was turned into a military hospital for wounded soldiers during WW1 and had been staffed by dozens of doctors, nurses and orderlies. Now the war was over only a handful of patients remained, Nurse Helen Hopwood and Dr Samuel Bingham the only staff. Merewood was set to close its doors once the farm had been sold so alternatives needed to be found for the remaining patients. Dr Bingham, however, had his own plans.

Almost from the start we’re aware one of the nurses had been murdered a year ago and the killer was still at large. Now someone was playing nasty pranks and the body count begins to rise. There is an underlying sense of foreboding despite the lovely descriptions of the lake, surrounding woods and wildlife. All this serves to fuel the local belief that the hospital was ill fated.

Helen was feeling disheartened and afraid she wouldn’t be able to find accommodation for her patients in time for the sale. They were unable to deal with normal life and suffered from varying degrees of trauma and anger issues.

The story is told from multiple perspectives so there isn’t a deep understanding of the characters and each is unsure how much they can trust the others. There was a lot of twists and misdirection which kept up the suspense. A well written and enjoyable cosy murder mystery.

[Bethany Swafford · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the great war over, Sister Helen Hopgood faces a new peril at Merewood Farm. Now the sole nurse, she works tirelessly to find new homes for the remaining patients as the farm must be sold. Cruel pranks and death encourage the local superstition that the place is cursed. As Helen grapples with whether the hospital is haunted or if someone is behind the mysterious deaths, she races to uncover the truth before it's too late.

This was a suspenseful read. The author does a phenomenal job of keeping the tension high. Even with Helen developing feelings for two different men, she is never sure whether they can be trusted or if they have something to do with what is going on. The narrative jumps from person to person, so the reader is left unsure which one they can trust.

This is both a benefit and a detriment. On the one hand, it keeps the suspense active. But it also means that I never felt like I knew any of the characters. So by the end, I wasn’t hoping for any one person to be innocent and to survive. I didn’t trust any of them.

Still, it kept me interested, and I didn’t have it solved before it ended. I would recommend this to readers looking for a murder mystery.

I received an advance copy through NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own.

[Inishowen Cailín · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder at Merehood Hospital is a dark and twisty mystery full of tension. The hospital is populated with so many flawed characters that it is impossible to decide who could be the killer and until the last suspenseful moment, I had absolutely no idea.

Tension and menace build slowly but steadily right from the very beginning. The unsolved murder of Nurse Taplin is at the forefront of everyone's minds and this is quickly followed by nasty pranks and murder. There is a sense that something bad could happen at any moment. There are no cute, quirky characters in this book or have an obvious villain. Everyone is flawed and one or two are quite unlikeable. I suspected every single person at various stages including Sister Helen Hopgood.

The final scenes where everything starts to become clearer are intensely suspenseful and dramatic. I couldn't put it down.

Helen was a great character. Independent and smart. There is a little bit of a romantic element in her storyline as two men are interested in her. I didn't particularly care for either of them as neither seemed

[Kiaran · Rating 5 out of 5]

IN 1919 England, most of the wealthy homes that were taken over for injured WWI servicemen were closing down. In fact, Merewood is reverting back to a building on the estate…it only has 5 patients, one doctor and one nurse in residence and the Red Cross wants all its supplies back. When it had been a large, fully staffed hospital, a terrible tragedy occurred when a pretty, young nurse was found murder and the crime was never solved. The remaining doctor has delussional dreams of buying the property to establish his own private clinic where he believes he will be able to cure former servicemen’s of “war psychosis” (PTSD) in its bucolic setting. He also has his sights set on the remaining nurse as his clinic partner and wife. Close to the one year anniversary of the nurse’s murder, strange things start to happen and when they do, one of the five remaining patients dies. The local police confirm that, like the nurse, these men were murdered for apparently no reason. Everyone is a suspect, and most of the main characters have something to hide. Is Merewood Hospital cursed? Have the spirit of the murdered nurse come back to seek revenge on her killer? An atmospheric and well told who-dunnit, I couldn’t put it down.

[Pallas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The war is over and Helen Hopgood works as a nurse at a small farm turned hospital, only five patients are left and she’s the only nurse. Most patients are ready to leave and the hospital is packing up, Sister Hopgood is more than a nurse and tries to help the patients move forward.

Hanging over the farm is the death of a nurse a year prior and as it happens, tragedy strikes again. Is the place haunted?

The small farm turned hospital for the war is a perfect setting for a murder mystery, and of course there’s a manor nearby. Plenty of suspects and twists and turns until the last chapter.

Did I solve it? No.

There’s multiple POV

I’ve been thinking of picking up Michelle Salter’s Iris Woodmore Mystery series but never got around to it so when I saw this on Netgalley it was perfect timing. Going to give the Iris Woodmore books a try now as well.

[Mystica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Merewood Farm was turned into a military hospital during the First World War. Now the war is over but five patients, one doctor and one nurse remain. Time is running out and Sister Helen is determined to find safe havens for her remaining souls. However everyone doesn’t see it quite the way she does.

Dr Bingham wants the farm himself. He wants to convert it into a clinic and sees Helen as an ideal partner. There are others also interested and the owners want to just sell it. Undercurrents galore, relationships real and imagined, but those are trivial against the body count, the cruel pranks and the very twisted, clever mind of a manipulative person.

Very much a page turner, because very obvious suspects have to be discarded when a more suspicious one starts appearing on the scene.

[Elaine - Splashes Into Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

A hospital for soldiers injured in the Great War
Is closing soon, it isn't needed any more.
With only five patients, a doctor and a nurse,
But is the place under a curse?

A nurse was murdered, no killer found,
Now all sorts of rumours are going around.
When more deaths occur, the tension mounts
With so few left, each one of them counts!

A historical murder mystery with a serial killer
But events in the hospital are a real chiller.
Sister Helen Hopgood is determined but can she survive
And keep the remaining patients and herself alive?

A tense read with plenty of twists, too,
To keep you guessing the killer is - who?
For my complementary copy, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nurse was murdered in the woods near the veterans' hospital a year ago. A skeleton was dressed and sitting in the bathtub of the only remaining nurse in the declining time of the cottage hospital,
Nursing sister Helen Hopgood. Then a roue of a patient was found in the pond. Now the police were involved despite the likelihood there was no foul play. But when another one was found with wrists cut in a suspicious manner, all bets were off. This is either a standalone or the beginning of a new series. Either way it is a good read.
I requested and received an EARC from Boldwood Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

[Jane Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is an evocative story full of historical details and complex characters with an intriguing mystery that draws you in. Merewood Hospital in the grounds of Merewood Manor only has five patients: a resident doctor and a Nursing Sister, Helen Hopgood. The menace and suspense intensify, and there are numerous suspects as the story develops. I like this story's historical setting, the believable characters and the suspenseful ethos. It's an absorbing read.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

[Valsala Rajan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh dear... I struggled to finish this one. I did like the fact that there wasn't much gore and no swearing but the 'mystery' didn't hook me. I could guess who was doing it because there was only one person who seemed to have a somewhat tenuous motive. As for the writing... I read historical fiction not just for character and story but also to be immersed in a time and place. I'm afraid this gave me no sense of the time (just after the war) or of the place. There were descriptions but none that evoked the smells and sights of the time.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

June 1919. Merewood Farm Hospital has been reduced to two medical staff and five parients. A year has passed since the murder of a nurse. Now there is suspicious death, and pranks to contend with. Superintendent Townsend investigates. But how many more deaths will there be.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its cast of varied personalities.
An ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Georgina Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

We all like a psychological thriller/mystery, and this is a great one. Kept me guessing most of the way through and making me change my mind several times too.

Helen is a nurse in a country hospital after the war tending to 5 soldiers still there. The farm the hospital is based in is being sold, and Helen is trying to find new homes for the guys left. Then the curse strikes.

As the characters diminish through murder and new homes, Helen is drawn into the hunt for the culprit and does her best to save the men. I read most of this in one day, really easy to read and kept me gripped throughout. I’ve read books by Michelle before and always devour them, can’t wait for more.

[Chrisy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The mystery was good…

I found the story a bit slow, however my usual genre is thrillers, so this was a change of pace. I enjoyed the historical setting and found the differences in behaviours due to the decade very interesting. A nurse couldn’t be married? A wife couldn’t have a job? Can you imagine anything so strange? However maybe this is why nursing was so different then. People gave their life to the vocation, it wasn’t just a way to pay the bills.

[Lori D · Rating 4 out of 5]

The combination of history and fiction had me in it's grip and I cannot get enough of these mysteries!

It is 1916 and Sister Helen has been sent to Hampshire to care for wounded soldiers. As the last of the wounded are ready to be be placed in different care places so the ward can close.

Suspense, mystery and great characters bring this story to a great conclusion!!

[Carol Hatch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good little murder mystery. It was a fast read with short chapters and interesting characters. Not at all boring. It hooks you from the beginning. Fun book to read in-between your mind-blowing longer and more serious reads. I got it for $1.00 on Kindle and read it while waiting for my next book to be available at the library.

[Kirsty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good enough story but a bit full of the author making points to me. A bit unsatisfying with too many unnecessary murders and a bunch of not terribly nice people interacting. If it were a series I don't think I'd read the rest. A bit heavy handed trying to incriminate pretty much everyone with only a couple of exceptions.

[Mary J. Dondanville · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skimming is the best way to read this

A few sentences on each page keeps you up with the story. Several credible red herrings but fairly obvious killer by page 100. Characters are caricatures. Plot is simplistic and Samuel's lack of understanding of law unbelievable. But sister Hop good prevails.

[heidi canton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for a good British post-war setting and this one did not disappoint. From the elegant country setting to the cast of quirky characters, it was a wonderfully convoluted whodunnit, and pointed out that you never really can know anyone but yourself.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting Mystery

This was a fast read and very intense story. It seemed as if every character was guilty. Actually, they all pretty much were -- of something.

[Janice K Duff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

Well that was intense! Very well written and honestly kept me guessing until the end. Will definitely read more by this author!

[Jlnpeacock Peacock · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rather a disappointing story although the writing was not bad.

[Mary Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book started slowly and I wanted to start scanning the book, but all of a sudden, I found that I could not put the book down. All in all, a very good book.