A Promise Given, Michelle Cox
A Promise Given, Michelle Cox
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A Promise Given
A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel

Author: Michelle Cox

Narrator: Jayne Entwistle

Unabridged: 14 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Michelle Cox

Published: 12/18/2019


Synopsis

Mixing Mystery and Romance in a Fizzy 1930s Cocktail!
A dazzling wedding. A grand estate. A murder no one saw coming.
Henrietta and Clive Howard are finally tying the knot—but family tensions and clashing expectations threaten to upend their plans. As the long-awaited day arrives, love is in the air—but so are complications. Elsie’s budding romance with Stanley is tested by the arrival of the dashing Lieutenant Harrison Barnes-Smith and Henrietta’s vivacious friend Rose—a situation that grows increasingly dark and confused as time goes on.
Clive and Henrietta begin their honeymoon at Castle Linley, Clive’s ancestral home in England, where Henrietta must adjust to a host of new relations—including the brooding Wallace Howard, heir to the estate. When a local man is found murdered in the nearby village, Wallace falls under suspicion, and Clive is reluctantly drawn into the investigation.
Together, Clive and Henrietta must navigate crumbling traditions, family secrets, and disturbing news from home—all while trying to prove Wallace’s innocence. But as they dig deeper into the case, they uncover truths that could shake the Linley legacy to its core.
Can Clive and Henrietta find the real killer and clear Wallace’s name—without destroying the estate’s future?
★ “Henrietta and Clive are a sexy, endearing, and downright fun pair of sleuths.”—Library Journal (starred review)
★ “The mix of sleuthing and aristocratic life pairs well with Rhys Bowen’s Royal Spyness series.”―Booklist
★ “A story full of family secrets, twisted plots, and a striking English setting, A Promise Given is the perfect novel for fans of Sherlock Holmes.”―Brit + Co.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Patty

A Promise Given By Michele Cox What it's all about... Although this is actually the third book in this series the author did a superb job of clarifying the relationship between Henrietta and Clive. However I still wished that I had read these books in order...in their proper order. In this book Henriett......more

Goodreads review by Patty

This is my second book featuring Henrietta and Inspector Howard. These two are a couple in love from two different sides of society. That doesn’t bother Clive Howard though – he is in love and he doesn’t care who Henrietta’s family is. He just wants to settle down with her and live their lives. But......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

I'm sorry to say I was disappointed in this book. I LOVED A Ring of Truth. But for those of you who, like me, appreciated the modest characters and their commitment to chastity in the previous book, be prepared. Apparently once they're married, the author has no qualms about giving all the details.......more

Goodreads review by Amy

Another wonderfully crafted page turning adventure in the lives of Clive and Henrietta. Cox did a great job of drawing you into an exciting wedding peppered with family drama and tension. The seductive overseas honeymoon is not to be missed. And of course there is a murder sprinkled in the story. Lo......more

Goodreads review by Carolyn

Another 5 stars for Ms. Cox's third in her Henrietta and Inspector Howard series. This novel, set both in 1930's Chicago and in Europe remains true to historical detail and subtle cultural differences. Interestingly, this novel begins more like a family saga and a romance rather than a mystery, but......more