03950cam a2200337 4500 1173853463 TxAuBib 20240323120000.0 ||||||s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781804831854 1804831859 B0CD3N2XSH Amazon 29485673-1963-4167-bf65-81968889b14e OverDrive (Reserve ID) 10095831 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Oliver, Kelly. Arsenic at Ascot [Libby]. Boldwood Books, 2023. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 713kB. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Fiction. Literature. Mystery. Historical Fiction. HTML:<p><strong>Saddle up for this first class historical mystery, perfect for fans of Helena Dixon and Verity Bright.</strong></p> <p><strong>London, 1918</strong></p> <p>Fiona Figg finds herself back in Old Blighty saddled with shuffling papers for the war office. Then a mysterious card arrives, inviting her to a fancy house party at Mentmore Castle. This year's Ascot-themed do will play host to a stable of animal defense advocates, and Fiona is tasked with infiltrating the activists and uncovering possible anti-war activity.</p> <p>Disguised as the Lady Tabitha Kenworthy, Fiona is more than ready for the "mane" event, but the odds are against her when both her arch nemesis, dark-horse Fredrick Fredricks, and would-be fiancé Lieutenant Archie Somersby arrive unexpectedly and "stirrup" her plans. And when a horse doctor thuds to the floor in the next guest room, Fiona finds herself investigating a mysterious poisoning with some very hairy clues.</p> <p>Can Fiona overcome the hurdles and solve both cases, or will she be pipped to the post and put out to pasture by the killer?</p> <p><strong>What readers are saying about Kelly Oliver:</strong></p> <p>'A fun, mix of whodunnit and thriller!' T. A. Williams</p> <p>'Fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek spy romp. Enjoy the ride!' Frances Evesham</p> <p>"Will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!" Dianne Freeman</p> <p>'The perfect wartime spy; Fiona Figg is smart, sneaky, and full of surprises... A fun whodunit that will keep you turning the pages!" Cathi Stoler, author of The Murder On The Rocks Mysteries.</p> <p>"A cross between an Agatha Christie and a Sherlock Holmes sleuthing story. Just brilliant!" NetGalley Reviewer</p> <p>"Covert in Cairo is simply delightful. Kelly Oliver's immersive prose brings World War I era Egypt to life. Fiona Figg — with her tools, wigs, and disguises — is a sleuth you can't help but root for." S.K. Golden, author of the Pinnacle Hotel Mystery series.</p> <p>"This historical mystery delivers twists and turns. I can't wait for the next one!" Muddy Rose Reviews</p> <p>"I love Fiona Figg!" Margaret Mizushima</p> <p>"Couldn't put it down." Amazon Reviewer"A perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue." Debra Goldstein</p> <p>"I am hooked on these amazing characters." Amazon Reviewer</p> <p>"A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead."Kirkus Reviews</p> <p>"Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal will gobble up this series! Highly recommend." L.A. Chandlar</p> <p>"Diabolical plot twists, interesting red herrings, colorful characters, make this a good whodunit." NetGalley Reviewer</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2024-03-22 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=29485673-1963-4167-bf65-81968889b14e&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=29485673-1963-4167-bf65-81968889b14e&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=29485673-1963-4167-bf65-81968889b14e&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)