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Camille Divine Murder Mystery #9
The Sicilian Murders
SICILY JUNE 1925
Embark on a thrilling journey to the sun-soaked shores of Sicily in 1925 with "THE SICILIAN MURDERS."
Join the vivacious and inquisitive Camille and her companions, Chief Inspector Richard Owen, and Cecily Nugent, Camille's maid, as they set out for a holiday filled with culture, laughter, and the promise of relaxation.
Little do they know, their picturesque getaway will take a sinister turn.
As the trio immerses themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Sicilian life, an unexpected melody of murder disrupts the harmony. An illustrious opera singer and a renowned orchestra conductor meet untimely deaths, sending shockwaves through the island. Determined to unveil the truth, Camille, with her sharp wit, Richard, the astute detective, and Cecily, the resourceful sidekick, plunge into a labyrinth of secrets and deception.
Amidst the breathtaking landscapes and opulent opera houses, the amateur sleuths navigate a web of intrigue that leads them closer to the heart of the mystery. Unmasking the killer becomes a race against time as the trio unravels hidden motives and unearths long-buried secrets.
"THE SICILIAN MURDERS" is a captivating blend of historical elegance, gripping suspense, and the timeless allure of Sicily. Will Camille and her friends solve the perplexing murders before the final curtain falls?
Prepare for an enchanting tale of murder, music, and mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Embark on a thrilling journey to the sun-soaked shores of Sicily in 1925 with "THE SICILIAN MURDERS."
Join the vivacious and inquisitive Camille and her companions, Chief Inspector Richard Owen, and Cecily Nugent, Camille's maid, as they set out for a holiday filled with culture, laughter, and the promise of relaxation.
Little do they know, their picturesque getaway will take a sinister turn.
As the trio immerses themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Sicilian life, an unexpected melody of murder disrupts the harmony. An illustrious opera singer and a renowned orchestra conductor meet untimely deaths, sending shockwaves through the island. Determined to unveil the truth, Camille, with her sharp wit, Richard, the astute detective, and Cecily, the resourceful sidekick, plunge into a labyrinth of secrets and deception.
Amidst the breathtaking landscapes and opulent opera houses, the amateur sleuths navigate a web of intrigue that leads them closer to the heart of the mystery. Unmasking the killer becomes a race against time as the trio unravels hidden motives and unearths long-buried secrets.
"THE SICILIAN MURDERS" is a captivating blend of historical elegance, gripping suspense, and the timeless allure of Sicily. Will Camille and her friends solve the perplexing murders before the final curtain falls?
Prepare for an enchanting tale of murder, music, and mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 29, 2024
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Andrea Hicks
42 books46 followersWriting is my passion...along with soft furnishings and Jaffa cakes! I write the books I want to read; the stories that occupy my thoughts, seemingly at every moment. My hope is you will love my characters, and the stories I write about and want to read more. I'm always interested in hearing about your favourite characters and what you like to read.
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Thank you for spending so much time with me
Love
Andrea xxx
Visit me at www.andreahicks-writer.com or contact me at info@andreahicks-writer.com I love connecting with my readers and other authors. Reading other authors and writing my books connects me to the world around me, giving me the opportunity to explore different situations, emotions, and even other countries.
Thank you for spending so much time with me
Love
Andrea xxx
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April 7, 2024
I really enjoyed this book, watching Elsie take a more role into the sleuths added a new dynamic to the book, I had no idea right up to the end who did it, did leave a few questions about the other characters in the book id liked to have seen the conclusion too.
I look forward to the next steps and see if Richard and Camille can now be together with Harry out of the picture.
I look forward to the next steps and see if Richard and Camille can now be together with Harry out of the picture.
January 24, 2025
This is an absolutely fabulous Lady Camille mystery set under the Sicilian sun.
Lady C is on a girls' trip to Sicily. She thought the trip might be good for her daughter Ottilie, who is grieving her late father. For that matter, Camille is dealing with her own feelings for her late, estranged husband. Of course, Cecily has accompanied her ladyship, along with Elsie and her daughter, Rose.
As you might expect, they stumble into a mystery involving murder, smuggling and gun running, and even a missing opera star.
I was happy to see Elsie featured prominently in this book. Elsie is a madam who owns a chain of brothels. In earlier books, she seemed like an unlikely friend for Camille, but they have learned to celebrate their differences and have developed a warm friendship. And Elsie is coming to see her own worth and how smart she really is. And Elsie has some big news in this book!
This one goes down to the wire. In the end, saving Camille and Cecily is up to Elsie's wits and a last- minute appearance by the dashing Inspector Owen.
This one is a really great read.
Lady C is on a girls' trip to Sicily. She thought the trip might be good for her daughter Ottilie, who is grieving her late father. For that matter, Camille is dealing with her own feelings for her late, estranged husband. Of course, Cecily has accompanied her ladyship, along with Elsie and her daughter, Rose.
As you might expect, they stumble into a mystery involving murder, smuggling and gun running, and even a missing opera star.
I was happy to see Elsie featured prominently in this book. Elsie is a madam who owns a chain of brothels. In earlier books, she seemed like an unlikely friend for Camille, but they have learned to celebrate their differences and have developed a warm friendship. And Elsie is coming to see her own worth and how smart she really is. And Elsie has some big news in this book!
This one goes down to the wire. In the end, saving Camille and Cecily is up to Elsie's wits and a last- minute appearance by the dashing Inspector Owen.
This one is a really great read.
June 16, 2024
Mildly enjoyable!
I could not get into the story for the number of English grammatical errors and extremely bad Italian translations! There were also numerous typos and missing punctuation throughout the book ! The story itself was quite enjoyable but the vernacular of Elsie was off putting and it was very difficult to believe that a Lord would want to marry her,given her profession, status and scruffy accent!Whose blood was it in the villa?? The book never revealed it despite this being the focal point of the story! Perhaps I missed it as I skipped quite a few chapters! It was easy to guess that the elder sister was in fact the opera star's mother,given the age gap!Rather silly killing off the conductor,though.
I won't be reading any more in the series! The author needs an Italian translator and should not rely on the Google translation app as it is notoriously incorrect!
I could not get into the story for the number of English grammatical errors and extremely bad Italian translations! There were also numerous typos and missing punctuation throughout the book ! The story itself was quite enjoyable but the vernacular of Elsie was off putting and it was very difficult to believe that a Lord would want to marry her,given her profession, status and scruffy accent!Whose blood was it in the villa?? The book never revealed it despite this being the focal point of the story! Perhaps I missed it as I skipped quite a few chapters! It was easy to guess that the elder sister was in fact the opera star's mother,given the age gap!Rather silly killing off the conductor,though.
I won't be reading any more in the series! The author needs an Italian translator and should not rely on the Google translation app as it is notoriously incorrect!
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August 26, 2025I must admit, I would love to live in Camille's world. All the men are very handsome and are gentlemen. Well, the good one's are. The baddies tend to be less good looking and have manners that leave plenty to be desired. I can't think why Camille and Cecily bother investigating. Chief Inspector Owen should just arrest the normal looking chaps and save all that time! At least it would stop Camille and Cecily from getting into trouble again.
April 25, 2024
Good tale, replete with typos
I do wish Ms Hicks would employ an editor.
This is a wonderful addition to the Camilla Divine oeuvre, but it is marred by typos in the text and mistakes in the geography of Sicily. (For example, Trapani is on the western side of Sicily, not on the eastern side as Camille tells Cecily.)
I recommend this work to Ms Hick’s faithful readers.
I do wish Ms Hicks would employ an editor.
This is a wonderful addition to the Camilla Divine oeuvre, but it is marred by typos in the text and mistakes in the geography of Sicily. (For example, Trapani is on the western side of Sicily, not on the eastern side as Camille tells Cecily.)
I recommend this work to Ms Hick’s faithful readers.
July 28, 2024
Holiday?
Camille and her daughter go on holiday in Sicily along with their maid Cecily and their friends Elsie & Rosa West. The ladies did a bit of sightseeing and shopping and of course eating great food. Then they find out a famous opera singer has gone missing. And that is really just the beginning. Read this book. You won't be sorry.
Camille and her daughter go on holiday in Sicily along with their maid Cecily and their friends Elsie & Rosa West. The ladies did a bit of sightseeing and shopping and of course eating great food. Then they find out a famous opera singer has gone missing. And that is really just the beginning. Read this book. You won't be sorry.
November 30, 2024
Excellent, this is so very good
Lady Camilla is brave..lol. she does get
into some sticky messes.
I am really happy for what transpires with everyone.
Really glad she didn't have to investigate her estranged husband's death......
Her love and protection of her mock family is very warming.
Lady Camilla is brave..lol. she does get
into some sticky messes.
I am really happy for what transpires with everyone.
Really glad she didn't have to investigate her estranged husband's death......
Her love and protection of her mock family is very warming.
April 3, 2024
Sensational
Another 1st class Camille Divine murder mystery. Absolutely fantastic read. Every new story gets better and better. Roll on next
Another 1st class Camille Divine murder mystery. Absolutely fantastic read. Every new story gets better and better. Roll on next
April 4, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable read
Well written fast moving interesting story. Looking for2 more with this cast of characters. Highly recommend For your relaxing reading pleasure
Well written fast moving interesting story. Looking for2 more with this cast of characters. Highly recommend For your relaxing reading pleasure
February 24, 2025
This series just keeps getting better and better! I am absolutely besotted with Camille and Cecily, Elsie and Knolly, indeed the wonderful array of characters beautifully developed by Andrea Hicks. I am glued to this series and The Sicilian Murders was a real treat! Looking forward to reading more
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