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Chronicle of a Lady Detective #2
The Mystery of Schroon Lake Inn
Missing jewels...a haunted inn...a long-held secret...Penelope Hamilton Wynch, one of the few female operatives employed at the Pinkerton Agency in 1886, is sent to the Adirondacks to investigate the mysterious happenings at Schroon Lake Inn, newly renovated to cater to New York City's upper crust on summer holiday. Rumors of ghosts are bad enough, but when expensive jewelry disappears, the owner's livelihood is at stake. A woman's touch is needed.Pen's boss, William Pinkerton, thinks he has given her the perfect cover. She is to play the part of an eccentric spirit medium, eager to experience the purported ghostly manifestations. Unfortunately, her cover will not remain intact for long, and there are those behind the scenes who are desperate to keep the secrets of Schroon Lake Inn from coming to light. Will Pen's discoveries prove fatal? She would have to be truly clairvoyant to know....
154 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2017
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May 25, 2017
A very good read
I enjoyed this novella very much. Tightly written, good research, good character development. Penelope Hamilton is a smart, capable heroine. I'll be reading more from this author.
I enjoyed this novella very much. Tightly written, good research, good character development. Penelope Hamilton is a smart, capable heroine. I'll be reading more from this author.
July 3, 2017
wrapped up a bit too quickly
the culmination of the mystery happened quite abruptly. i prefer for solutions to be revealed more slowly. but i also didn't see the truth coming from a mile away. well done.
the culmination of the mystery happened quite abruptly. i prefer for solutions to be revealed more slowly. but i also didn't see the truth coming from a mile away. well done.
December 24, 2017
A good read
I've just completed both of the stories in this series. The stories, while brief, are well written, the mystery is constructed in a solid manner and the setting is interesting,. I also found Pen a good heroine. These stories are a good way to spend an afternoon.
I've just completed both of the stories in this series. The stories, while brief, are well written, the mystery is constructed in a solid manner and the setting is interesting,. I also found Pen a good heroine. These stories are a good way to spend an afternoon.
March 16, 2018
Pinkerton agent Mrs Penelope Hamilton Wynch is sent to Schroon Lake Inn to solve the mystery of the stolen jewellery and an explanation to the ghostly sightings.
An enjoyable story - a good fun read.
An enjoyable story - a good fun read.
May 20, 2017
A straight forward mystery. No bumps.
July 26, 2017
Didn't finish; story line was not agreeable.
August 16, 2017
Absorbing Read!
My first attempt at a K.B. Owen novella. I found it an interesting read, and will look for more! Enjoyable!
My first attempt at a K.B. Owen novella. I found it an interesting read, and will look for more! Enjoyable!
August 31, 2017
A good squeal better than the first
September 17, 2017
Who done it?
I enjoyed the story, it moved along with interest. The ending had a surprise twist I wasn't expecting. Left a few character s lives in the air.
I enjoyed the story, it moved along with interest. The ending had a surprise twist I wasn't expecting. Left a few character s lives in the air.
November 26, 2017
This book started off kind of slow, but the more I read the better it got. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.
July 20, 2018
A light-hearted mystery with fun and intrigue
I loved this quick read. The characters are engaging and believable and there was enough mystery to keep me reading.
I loved this quick read. The characters are engaging and believable and there was enough mystery to keep me reading.
September 30, 2020
Good build on characters.
Good read and she is building on the character line. I look forward to our lady detective working with a certain jewel thief again!
Good read and she is building on the character line. I look forward to our lady detective working with a certain jewel thief again!
December 16, 2022
Well-written and plotted, great characters. But once again, too short!
February 18, 2024
It was okay. Well done in that I had no idea this was book 2 until I came to review. Still, I didn't make enough of a connection with the characters to continue the series.
December 26, 2019
The heroine, Penelope Hamilton Wynch, is one of the rare Pinkerton agents in 1886. She is sent to the Adirondacks to investigate ghostly sightings and the not so ghostly theft of expensive jewelry. Her journey requires trains and a boat as well as a carriage. In her investigation she discovers not only the solutions to the mysteries but also an unlikely ally. A fun light read just about right for the length.
April 1, 2017
Wonderful book
I love K. B. Owen's writing and this is no exception. My wish is for her to have a long, prolific, and rapidly executed career so I will have more of her work to read.
I love K. B. Owen's writing and this is no exception. My wish is for her to have a long, prolific, and rapidly executed career so I will have more of her work to read.
April 8, 2017
Engaging
I really enjoyed reading this book. Penelope was not your average pinkerton detective. She was very logical but had a softer side to her
I really enjoyed reading this book. Penelope was not your average pinkerton detective. She was very logical but had a softer side to her
April 9, 2017
Great quick read.
Great quick read. Looking forward to more. Why so many words needed for a review? Blah blah blah blah blah.
Great quick read. Looking forward to more. Why so many words needed for a review? Blah blah blah blah blah.
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