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A Question of Inheritance

A Very English Mystery, Book 2

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A Question of Inheritance

By: Elizabeth Edmondson
Narrated by: Michael Page
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December 1953

Hugo Hawksworth is on the tail of rogue Cold War agents at a top-secret government facility, while back home at Selchester Castle they're awaiting the arrival of the new earl - an American, the long-lost son of the murdered Lord Selchester.

The town of Selchester, rich in scandal and gossip, is unsure what to make of the earl or his teenage daughters, but they know that his sharp-tongued half-sister, Lady Sonia, furious at being deprived of her inheritance, won't be a merry guest over Christmas.

The new Lord Selchester can cope with the strangeness of English country life, but he hadn't expected stolen paintings - or a body in the hothouse.

What's the link between Hugo's investigations and the suspicious goings-on in the town and at the castle? And will he and his allies get to the heart of the mystery before the murderer gets to them?

©2015 Elizabeth Edmondson (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. Cosy Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Mystery Private Investigators Traditional Detectives Detective Suspense English Mystery Thrillers

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With this second book, this series is getting onto its stride. The characters are well drawn and brought to life by the narrator and although the story is fairly thin, it doesn't matter because of the charming backdrop. I'll be sorry when I've finished the third and final book.

Quaint and very likeable English murder mystery

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loved it good characters good plot love the continuation cant wait to listen to the next one

my second enjoyable listen in the series

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Develops the story on from “A Gentleman of Some Repute”, but with a bit of a jump which is covered by the short story "A Youthful Indiscretion". You don’t need to read that to follow the developing storyline. Some new characters are introduced, which I thought helped the illustrations of life in the early 1950’s, and added some interesting tensions to the story. And things are still left open enough for further books, which I look forward to listening to.

Excellent continuation of the series

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second time of listening, really enjoyable, the plot is great, takes some listening to had to keep going back too keep on top. if you enjoy crime, countryside etc this is recommended . easy

second time

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What did you like most about A Question of Inheritance?

The key characters had already become friends during the first book in this series and I love the 1950s setting...

Who was your favorite character and why?

It has to be the precocious teenage Georgia.

What about Michael Page’s performance did you like?

Apart from one small thing it was faultless - could someone please teach him the correct pronunciation of 'PLAITS' - braids to you Americans :)

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It certainly made me smile...

Any additional comments?

Roll on Book 3 and hopefully more!

Thoroughly enjoyable!

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I can hardly believe that I've found a jolly good story, set in a time that I love, written with skill. It's not hard to find books online that have a good plot but the self publishing opportunities we have now mean a total lack of filter on actual writing ability.
This and the first book in the series have been very good indeed and read with skill too. Not looked yet but am hoping there's more.
Well done Elizabeth Edmondson.

I've loved living in this world with these people

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The narration was most enjoyable and the story thoroughly engrossing. I would highly recommend this audible book.

Wonderful period mystery

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A new author to me, but totally convincing. I hope there will be more in this series

Excellent

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very good had to finish in one read good reader an atmospheric book which left you guessing to the end

spy book

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book the second in a series, after enjoying book one. This is not the type of book I would normally year, but an excellent read none the less.

Excellent

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