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Bezig met laden... Murder On Family Grounds: A Mary Wandwalker Mystery (editie 2024)door Susan Rowland (Auteur)
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Murder on Family Grounds by Susan Rowland is another captivating story in the Mary Wandwalker Mystery universe. Being forced to retire from her beloved job as Chief Archivist, the place that made her feel safe, Mary Wandwalker finds herself at a crossroads as her present seems to crumble and the past returns when members of the Falconer’s family start getting killed and her son that she gave for adoption wants to meet her, as his life is in danger being blood-related with the Falconers. What will the future bring for Mary? Will she be able to face her past, find the killer, and save her son's life and that of the other Falconers members? One of the aspects that I liked about Murder on Family Grounds by Susan Rowland is how the author tangles and untangles the story, sprinkling little clues as we read the story, eventually not even realizing that we had “fallen down the rabbit hole” in the universe of this book. For example, finding Mary’s words on Perdita Falconer’s suicide note, from the letter that she has written to the Falcon family in the past, or how, in all this mess, the author gives Mary the chance to reconnect with her son, creating a menu of feelings that will eventually satisfy our appetite. Murder on Family Grounds: A Mary Wandwalker Mystery by Susan Rowland is a compelling mystery novel that delves into the complexities of past secrets and present dangers, its the third book in the series and its a gripping read. I am a fan of Susan Rowland, and having read the first two books in this series, I knew i was going to enjoy this Novel. The story revolves around the protagonist, Mary Wandwalker, a highly skilled and intuitive character. She finds herself involved in a complicated case that actually ties back to her own past. As a young student, Mary fell pregnant, and the tragic loss of her fiancé, David Falconer, in a car crash. The Falconer family, who are central to the mystery, refused to help her during that devastating time, and she decides to give the child up for adoption. Decades later, the child, now a policeman, seeks to meet her, triggering a series of events that lead Mary to confront long-buried secrets. The plot thickens when Mary discovers that phrases from a letter she wrote forty years ago have resurfaced in a faked suicide note of Perdita Falconer. Murder on Family Grounds is a thrilling addition to the mystery genre. It is psychological, and full of suspense and intrigue, whilst diving into the past and present lives of its rich and complex characters at the same time. I love reading novels by Rowland as she doesn't just present a crime solving read but a real mystery, involving real human relationships that I can sink my teeth into. I’ve been waiting for the release of this for a while and let me say, it was well worth the wait. Here we go, Murder On Family Grounds: A Mary Wandwalker Mystery is thrilling, such you in kind of book. Susan Rowland does a fantastic job to create the scene with words that makes the reader feel apart of the story. Intense, dynamic and good pace to keep the story going from the beginning to the end. As Mary undergoes the past coming back for her the emotions will sweep you in. Find a cozy seat and get ready to embark on ride with Mary. Great mystery that many will enjoy. The cover of ‘Murder on Family Grounds: The Mary Wandwalker Mystery Series: by Susan Rowland enticed me and I couldn’t wait to dive into this wonderful book. It didn’t disappoint. The book begins with the highly skilled and intuitive Mary being replaced by technology at London’s National Archive. She laments her precarious circumstances having been stuck in the past for longer than she can remember. Mary is now forced to confront her past when the baby boy she gave up for adoption many years ago whilst a student at Oxford, wants to meet her. George Jones’ life is in danger: now a policeman, and happily married to Caroline: Mary must delve into her past wherein lies the clue that could save her son’s life. Who is killing off members of the Falconer family? You’ll need to read the book to unravel the dark secrets surrounding this centuries old family and why their connection to a Russian oligarch forces Mary to act. An unputdownable and riveting read that will entice and entertain readers who enjoy the mystery/thriller genre. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
Who is killing off members of the Falconer family and why? Such is the challenge confronting highly skilled, extraordinarily intuitive Mary Wandwalker when she finds herself single, sixty and jobless. Long ago as an Oxford student with an unplanned pregnancy, Mary knew the Falconers as the family who refused to help when her fiancé, David Falconer died in a car crash. Now the baby boy she gave up for adoption is a policeman, George Jones, and he wants to meet her. Can Mary bring herself to confront her past? She must, for lost in her memory is a clue that could save her son's life. Back in 1979, Mary wrote to the Falconers and was rejected. Now forty years later, key phrases from her letter appear in the faked suicide note of Perdita Falconer. Neither Perdita nor her killer had access to Mary's document. Too exact for coincidence, the link is the pseudonym of the drug dealer who supplied her fatal dose. He or she is known as "the Kestrel." When Mary was romanced by David Falconer in the 1970s, "the Kestrel" was codename for a Russian spy entertained at Falconer House. Could the resurrection of the nom de plume be connected to Viktor Solokov, the Russian oligarch renting the Falconer estate with his beautiful wife, Anna? For the Falconers have dark secrets, some centuries old.When George Jones's wife Caroline begs Mary to save her husband from treacherous Anna, and the murderous talons of the Kestrel, Mary must act. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The book captivated me from the start. The author has a fantastic way of drawing the reader in and, at the same time, the author does not mention tedious details that are unnecessary to the story. The focus is on the story and the story alone. I love the idea of the detective being somebody who is older, more mature, and more experienced. We get glimpses of Mary's life throughout the book, as well as the connections to the other characters.
Now, there isn't much to say about a Murder Mystery book without spoiling bits of it. However, I must say, this was a fantastic read and a breath of fresh air. I love mystery books, but I even love them more when they keep me on the edge of my seat. This book is one of them. ( )