Murder in Trade, Holly Newman
Murder in Trade, Holly Newman
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Murder in Trade

Author: Holly Newman

Narrator: Chris MacDonnell

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/16/2021


Synopsis

A husband murdered . . . A widow's ruse to find the killer . . . A nobleman's curiosity . . . Lead to a white slavery ring destroyed and a love found . . .

Although her marriage to George Waddley has been passionless, the beautiful widow Cecilia Haukstrom Waddley vows to unmask the man responsible for her husband's murder. Suspecting the culprit traveled in society circles, she diverts attention from eavesdropping and prying with constant and tiresome complaints of illness.

But nothing is as it seems . . .

Sir James Branstoke sees straight through Cecilia's feigned fragility. Intrigued by her odd behavior, he believes she has secrets—secrets that could lead to her demise. So, the hunter follows the huntress through society, never imagining that what has started as a chance inquiry could lead to a surprising love greater than either had ever known.

But will the cost of uncovering a murderer be too high? Can Cecilia and James reveal the culprit so love can blossom in the end?

Please note this was previously released as The Waylaid Heart.

Contains mature themes.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie

Great novel! Full of humanity, comedy, thrills, mystery, and wonderful characters who were developed well. Reading this one was a very enjoyable experience! Highly recommended.......more

Goodreads review by Sandra

This was an interesting and unique plot for a British mystery romance. In the beginning, the pretended sickness of the main character Cecelia became a bit annoying, but that soon smoothed out and the story, with all its twists and turns began to play out with intrigue, murder, evil-intent and a deve......more

Goodreads review by Judy

I had no idea this was part of a trilogy so obviously it can be read as a standalone. After reading the blurb I was hoping for a dash of mystery with the love story but was a bit disappointed. Our heroine (a recent widow) is convinced her merchant husband was murdered for a reason rather than a rand......more

Goodreads review by Bridget

Appearances are deceiving Cecilia portrays this fragile creature plagued by many mysterious illnesses! James portrays this idle lazy eyed languid man that chases after each new debutante! Each wearing a mask but James saw through Cecilia much quicker than she his! Cecilia means to investigate the deat......more