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Glennon Normal School #2
Mark of Deception
A Glennon Normal School Historical Mystery Book 2
It’s early September 1918. Although the world is at war, Delia Markham is adjusting to her job as a typewriting teacher at the Glennon Normal School in the fall term of 1918. Her new life revolves around teaching future teachers. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as Yeoman (F) in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
When a suspicious death touches the lives of her students, Delia calls upon the many skills she learned while in the service to help. As she pulls away the layers of deceit, she discovers there is no shortage of suspects and some clues may lead her back to Glennon House and the family for whom both the town and the school are named. At the same time, she is learning more about her new employer, the man who left the war under suspicious circumstances.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, continues to search for the man that shot them. Without the culprit, they have no way of proving their story. Time is running out. At any moment, his secret could be revealed causing unnecessary pain to those he loves.
It’s early September 1918. Although the world is at war, Delia Markham is adjusting to her job as a typewriting teacher at the Glennon Normal School in the fall term of 1918. Her new life revolves around teaching future teachers. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as Yeoman (F) in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
When a suspicious death touches the lives of her students, Delia calls upon the many skills she learned while in the service to help. As she pulls away the layers of deceit, she discovers there is no shortage of suspects and some clues may lead her back to Glennon House and the family for whom both the town and the school are named. At the same time, she is learning more about her new employer, the man who left the war under suspicious circumstances.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, continues to search for the man that shot them. Without the culprit, they have no way of proving their story. Time is running out. At any moment, his secret could be revealed causing unnecessary pain to those he loves.
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168 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2020
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August 2, 2020
'It’s early September 1918. Although the world is at war, Delia Markham is adjusting to her job as a typewriting teacher at the Glennon Normal School in the fall term of 1918. Her new life revolves around teaching future teachers. It isn’t an easy transition from her former assignment as Yeoman (F) in the U. S. Naval Reserve.
When a suspicious death touches the lives of her students, Delia calls upon the many skills she learned while in the service to help. As she pulls away the layers of deceit, she discovers there is no shortage of suspects and some clues may lead her back to Glennon House and the family for whom both the town and the school are named. At the same time, she is learning more about her new employer, the man who left the war under suspicious circumstances.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, continues to search for the man that shot them. Without the culprit, they have no way of proving their story. Time is running out. At any moment, his secret could be revealed causing unnecessary pain to those he loves.'
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3 stars.
Mark of Deception is the second book in A Glennon Normal Historical Mystery series by R. A. Wallace.
Far more of a mystery this time around and less of the shoulder shrug of occurances that was the mystery plot in the first book in the series. I found the plot to be more engaging and the characters have gained a bit more depth so that they are a bit less 2-dimensional. The cover is beautiful as well.
I'm a bit frustrated how things are teased with both Delia and Wes' history in military service but it's never really explained, just little breadcrumbs. Here's to hoping the information is more forth coming in the next book. I still plan on continuing with the series and am looking forward to it more since this book was an improvement on the last.
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When a suspicious death touches the lives of her students, Delia calls upon the many skills she learned while in the service to help. As she pulls away the layers of deceit, she discovers there is no shortage of suspects and some clues may lead her back to Glennon House and the family for whom both the town and the school are named. At the same time, she is learning more about her new employer, the man who left the war under suspicious circumstances.
Wesley Glennon, with the help of his manservant Otis, continues to search for the man that shot them. Without the culprit, they have no way of proving their story. Time is running out. At any moment, his secret could be revealed causing unnecessary pain to those he loves.'
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3 stars.
Mark of Deception is the second book in A Glennon Normal Historical Mystery series by R. A. Wallace.
Far more of a mystery this time around and less of the shoulder shrug of occurances that was the mystery plot in the first book in the series. I found the plot to be more engaging and the characters have gained a bit more depth so that they are a bit less 2-dimensional. The cover is beautiful as well.
I'm a bit frustrated how things are teased with both Delia and Wes' history in military service but it's never really explained, just little breadcrumbs. Here's to hoping the information is more forth coming in the next book. I still plan on continuing with the series and am looking forward to it more since this book was an improvement on the last.
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I read this book with my Kindle Unlimited membership.
August 2, 2022
Truly random
The way Delia solves the mysteries it rather random. She follows people around, asks uncomfortable questions, which often go unanswered, and poof an answer. It was truly random this time. She hears talk of a person, follows them, they get mad when she asks them questions and poof! They confess. It is just odd and unsatisfying.
The way Delia solves the mysteries it rather random. She follows people around, asks uncomfortable questions, which often go unanswered, and poof an answer. It was truly random this time. She hears talk of a person, follows them, they get mad when she asks them questions and poof! They confess. It is just odd and unsatisfying.
August 27, 2022
2022 bk 247. When the father of a student is killed, and another student accused and jailed for deliberately driving a horse and wagon into the man, well, Delia Markham must investigate. Thank goodness she is not a shy, bread and butter type of woman. She is also not a brash, forceful person - but one trained in the skills of quietly gathering intelligence and putting the pieces together. Amazing how the skills of a spy, former Yeoman in the Navy, apply to being a teacher at a Normal School. Her principal (head of the Normal School) does not like her investigations, but has little time as he is continuing to guide his own investigation. Along the way we meet more people of the town and more students. Interesting setting - just wish it had been a little more developed and the ending not quite so abrupt.
August 3, 2020
I am familiar with ladies involved in British WWII, not so with American, I was pleasantly surprised to read about that. I like the new Heroine, she is bold, outspoken and loves to help others. I like the story line very much.
April 9, 2022
plots within plots
I love when a mystery has more than one in the story. This series is interesting because of the addition of historical occurrences and the details of day to day life.
I love when a mystery has more than one in the story. This series is interesting because of the addition of historical occurrences and the details of day to day life.
October 25, 2020
Good book for a quiet night of reading. Well written.
February 16, 2021
Quick read, good story. Still waiting on more of an in-depth look at the characters.
May 23, 2021
Fun Read
My love of reading began with reading The Nancy Drew Mysteries over and over. Like they where this series keeps you guessing all the way through.
My love of reading began with reading The Nancy Drew Mysteries over and over. Like they where this series keeps you guessing all the way through.
May 29, 2021
Very good
I like this book. It took me a while to warm up to the characters but now I am intrigued. Looking forward to see what Delia gets up to next.
I like this book. It took me a while to warm up to the characters but now I am intrigued. Looking forward to see what Delia gets up to next.
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