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Shroud for a Sinner
A violent murder at Letho – but who is the victim? The first of many questions for Charles Murray as he hunts a vindictive killer on his own doorstep, uncovering secrets even in those he thought he knew. Can he succeed – and can he protect the people he loves best?
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2022
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About the author
Lexie Conyngham
47 books122 followersAuthor of five historical crime fiction series: Murray of Letho, Hippolyta Napier, the Journals of Dr Robert Wilson, Inspector Alec Cattanach, and Orkneyinga Murders, Lexie lives in North-East Scotland and after some years of trying the traditional methods (with absolute and complete lack of success) she was persuaded to test her limited technical skills with e-books. When she isn't writing (that would be Sundays) she teaches, knits, gardens, drinks wine or whisky, and sits looking thoughtful while random facts wander around her head.
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October 17, 2022
Murray finds his house full of guests but understaffed. Then a body turns up in his defunct icehouse.
This series is wonderfully set in both time (early 1800s) and place (Scotland). Murray is an attractive character, sensible for the most part. He is able to pick his way through the tangled threads of the mystery, which later includes an additional corpse. I loved the ending, fast, furious and so satisfying.
This series is wonderfully set in both time (early 1800s) and place (Scotland). Murray is an attractive character, sensible for the most part. He is able to pick his way through the tangled threads of the mystery, which later includes an additional corpse. I loved the ending, fast, furious and so satisfying.
February 25, 2024
1820s Letho, Fife. A body is discovered in the old ice house at Letho. But who is he as two wives lay claim to him. What is the connection to the next dead body found. Charles Murray with the help of the Blairs and sheriff Macduff investigate.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series.
An enjoyable and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this entertaining series.
October 12, 2022
I've been looking forward to this book since I finished the last Murray of Letho book. Luckily for me, this one arrived on my kindle a few days before my birthday, so I saved it until then, so I had time to really get stuck in. I'm pleased to report that my excitement in getting my hands on this latest book was not misplaced. It was a real pleasure to return to Murray and his friends.
The story unfolds after a body is discovered in an incomplete icehouse that started to be built during his grandfather's life. The body has not lain there for very long though and Murray must first discover who it belongs to, before establishing why he might have been murdered.
This was a fantastic read. It would have been anyway, but I had completely forgotten I had entered a Facebook contest thing where I could have a character named after me. Imagine my delight to discover that not only did my name grace the pages but that it was actually shared between two characters; Edward Kelly and Jo Sweeney, engineers from Ireland. The icing on top of a fantastic read. The only downside now is that I have to wait for the next Murray book. I end up reading them all far too quickly.
The story unfolds after a body is discovered in an incomplete icehouse that started to be built during his grandfather's life. The body has not lain there for very long though and Murray must first discover who it belongs to, before establishing why he might have been murdered.
This was a fantastic read. It would have been anyway, but I had completely forgotten I had entered a Facebook contest thing where I could have a character named after me. Imagine my delight to discover that not only did my name grace the pages but that it was actually shared between two characters; Edward Kelly and Jo Sweeney, engineers from Ireland. The icing on top of a fantastic read. The only downside now is that I have to wait for the next Murray book. I end up reading them all far too quickly.
October 16, 2022
This is number 13 in the Murray of Letho series and I love this series.
We have again great characters, vanishing young women, a body in Murray's icehouse and ghosts round up the ever twisting plot line.
One just feels being back in the early 19th century Scotland.
It was another excellent read. I won a competition by Lexie Conyngham and it was odd to find my name in a book.
Markus Rieder, the new musical tutor from Germany. What a funny ride! And Markus and Iffy.
Now waiting for the next one.
We have again great characters, vanishing young women, a body in Murray's icehouse and ghosts round up the ever twisting plot line.
One just feels being back in the early 19th century Scotland.
It was another excellent read. I won a competition by Lexie Conyngham and it was odd to find my name in a book.
Markus Rieder, the new musical tutor from Germany. What a funny ride! And Markus and Iffy.
Now waiting for the next one.
October 11, 2022
Excellent!
I always enjoy Murray of Letho books, and this one didn’t disappoint. Lots of characters and situations could have made it confusing but it made it more interesting. I hope there will be more Murray of Letho to come.
I always enjoy Murray of Letho books, and this one didn’t disappoint. Lots of characters and situations could have made it confusing but it made it more interesting. I hope there will be more Murray of Letho to come.
October 15, 2022
With a deep satisfied sigh, I finished the latest Murray of Letho book. A truly enjoyable book, the story had more twists and turns than some of the earlier books but that just added to the overall satisfaction somewhat akin to the satisfaction of finishing a very enjoyable meal and feeling thoroughly sated. All I can add is the request, when's the second course, Lexie?
October 21, 2022
An all too rare treat
An entertaining and hugely enjoyable read. Appealing main characters with a plot that is perfectly paced to keep the readers interest, whist driving the story along.
An entertaining and hugely enjoyable read. Appealing main characters with a plot that is perfectly paced to keep the readers interest, whist driving the story along.
January 24, 2023
Shroud for a Sinner
Really enjoyed this story just as much as the previous ones in this series. Looking forward to reading more by Lexi Conyngham. Highly recommend reading.
Really enjoyed this story just as much as the previous ones in this series. Looking forward to reading more by Lexi Conyngham. Highly recommend reading.
October 24, 2022
Another wonderful Murray of Letho story from Lexie Conyngham, in which a man is killed on the Murray estate, and young girls are disappearing in Edinburgh. Charles is at the forefront of solving the mystery of it all, of course. And the ending will bring great satisfaction to readers that have followed the fortunes of the laird of Letho throughout the series.
All of this is delivered in the usual engaging and intelligent fashion, with plot twists, crisp dialog, and a firm grasp of time and place. I can never get enough of these books, and eagerly await the next one.
All of this is delivered in the usual engaging and intelligent fashion, with plot twists, crisp dialog, and a firm grasp of time and place. I can never get enough of these books, and eagerly await the next one.
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