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The Shadow of Suspicion
A young debutante is thrust into a desperate adventure of intrigue and romance.
Standing knee-deep in snow at the deserted Maine depot, Julie Ames almost wished she had never left New York to help her Aunt Deb, who was struggling to pay off her late husband's debts by running the Maine logging camp.. Within hours, the entire camp was plunged into a network of murder and mystery.
Standing knee-deep in snow at the deserted Maine depot, Julie Ames almost wished she had never left New York to help her Aunt Deb, who was struggling to pay off her late husband's debts by running the Maine logging camp.. Within hours, the entire camp was plunged into a network of murder and mystery.
208 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1955
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Emilie Loring
60 books129 followersAKA Emilie Baker Loring
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
Emilie Baker was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1864 to George M. Baker and Emily Frances (Boles) Baker. Her father was a playwright and publisher and her mother was a homemaker. Loring married Victor J. Loring, who was a lawyer. She began writing in 1914, published her first novel in 1922 at the age of 56, and continued writing until her death after a long illness in 1951. She was a prolific American romance novelist of the 20th century, known for her "wholesome love" romances and independent, spirited heroines. Beyond romance, her books also explore a selection of topics including, but not limited to marriage, love, American patriotism, freedom, and optimism. She died in Wellesley, Massachusetts on March 13, 1951. At the time of her death, she had sold more than a million copies of her first thirty books.
After her death, her estate was managed by her sons, Selden M. and Robert M. Loring, who, based on a wealth of unfinished material they discovered, published twenty more books under her name until 1972. These books were ghost-written by Elinore Denniston. taken largely from wiki, made some corrections (dates didn't add up) per her biographer
Emilie Loring Wiki Page
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December 14, 2025
This was a fun, WWI-era vintage suspense novel.
February 20, 2016
In a glorious Maine winter, Julie's aunt keeps her logging camp open because her debts are exigent. She is that much more vulnerable when murder starts and a Communist sympathizer tries to shut down operations. Julie is caught in the middle, wondering if she can trust her aunt's devastatingly attractive crew manager.
1950s romance. THE SHADOW OF SUSPICION started me reading Emilie Loring when I was in junior high school - my mother allowed it because Loring's characters are honorable. The authors who used the Loring pen name always slip in some political moralizing, but you can skip over it.
1950s romance. THE SHADOW OF SUSPICION started me reading Emilie Loring when I was in junior high school - my mother allowed it because Loring's characters are honorable. The authors who used the Loring pen name always slip in some political moralizing, but you can skip over it.
October 26, 2009
Fun mix up of who's the bad guy- who can you trust? Julie goes off to help her aunt in Maine. She almost gets killed before she even arrives? Fun adventure/romance.
October 11, 2011
Romantic suspense -- set in 1950s Maine. Who is the Communist murderer? Cheesy, but fun.
December 2, 2015
I liked this one, but I have read better. It is just a sweet and easy read so if you like Emilie Loring's work you might as well read it.
September 26, 2024
This was a great Emilie Loring read! Lots of danger and excitement all the way through! And while I did figure out who the murderer was, it did take a little while, so that was a plus.
I really liked the side characters of the Keane's and how their relationship was mended in the end (thanks to open and honest communication! you're welcome!). And really, the main guy character was ALL ABOUT being honest and upfront in his communication, which may be why I enjoyed this one so much. Having uncomfortable conversations is never pleasant, but many times it is better in the long run. I believe it's the best way to live life.
Anyway, this was a great addition to my Emilie Loring reading, and I would highly recommend!
I really liked the side characters of the Keane's and how their relationship was mended in the end (thanks to open and honest communication! you're welcome!). And really, the main guy character was ALL ABOUT being honest and upfront in his communication, which may be why I enjoyed this one so much. Having uncomfortable conversations is never pleasant, but many times it is better in the long run. I believe it's the best way to live life.
Anyway, this was a great addition to my Emilie Loring reading, and I would highly recommend!
March 17, 2020
I picked this book up at Goodwill with the intention of making fun of it. Even the premise of the book was comedic. It’s essentially fan fiction of the 1950s. The main characters are generic enough to project yourself on to. The antagonist are exaggerated enough to hate them. The killer’s motive doesn’t make sense. The author essentially thought communist=bad and wrote that in. Despite all the missteps, I was never bored. I never wanted to put the book down with a new questions needing to be answered. I could feel imagery of the Cabin and the cold. I needed to connect the dots to the killer. This book is a good read if you’re looking for something short and easy.
July 6, 2018
I started reading Emile Loring books when I picked up a paperback from a rack in a hotel lobby (for 50 cents) while on my sister's & my yearly vacation to visit my father. Hooked! I went on to purchase and read every Emilie Loring romance written and available in paperback, not knowing that she had died before I was even born. I loved these books, but read them when I was between about 12 and 18 years old. I was a young reader - do keep that in mind! :-)
December 25, 2023
I thought this book was a bit odd and it makes sense now that I realize it wasn't written strictly by Enilie Loring. This is by far the most overtly political title associated with her that I've read.
I don't disagree with the assessment of communism, etc.
I just missed the gentle subtly I'm used to.
I don't disagree with the assessment of communism, etc.
I just missed the gentle subtly I'm used to.
December 25, 2023
Historical Romance
Excellent, exciting, clean, romantic, interesting, historical, lovely story. This book is about a girl, Julie, who wants to help her aunt save her mill and a man, Don, who is after a murderer and falls in love with her. Great read.
Excellent, exciting, clean, romantic, interesting, historical, lovely story. This book is about a girl, Julie, who wants to help her aunt save her mill and a man, Don, who is after a murderer and falls in love with her. Great read.
March 25, 2019
Murder, suspense, blizzards, American heroes, strong men, enduring women, and how stupid communism is. What more could you want in a romance?
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