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Death on the Sapphire

A Lady Frances Ffolkes Mystery, Book 1

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Death on the Sapphire

By: R. J. Koreto
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
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An extraordinary woman living in extraordinary times, Lady Frances Ffolkes is an Edwardian era suffragette who has an uncanny ability to attract danger and romance.

When Major Colcombe, a family friend and war veteran, dies under mysterious circumstances, the good lady discovers that he was working on a manuscript, about South Africa's bloody Boer War, that reportedly revealed a scandalous mistake that cost many innocent lives. Now it's up to Frances and her loyal lady's maid, June Mallow, to track down the missing manuscript and bring the killer to justice. Despite kerfuffles with Scotland Yard and the British secret service, Frances never backs down and finds herself in several very unfortunate positions - and one very fortunate love triangle.

Death on the Sapphire is R. J. Koreto's witty and winsome debut of a series that is sure to be a fan favorite for years to come.

©2016 R. J. Koreto (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Amateur Sleuths Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Witty War Classic Mystery Historical Thriller
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the author has a light touch but the text is full of historical detail, readable.

Historical and informed with enjoyable humour

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A really good story, excellent characters and descriptions were convincing. The only negative is the narration. I found the inflections in the voice very annoying, as was the accent. So many good stories with poor narration. I wish they would be vetted before recording, if that’s possible.

Very enjoyable

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Enjoyed this book.. it’s like Downton Abbey meets Bramwell.. just downloaded the next book… only a couple of niggles… it’s MATHS not MATH… and a couple of Americanism which you cannot help picking up on as it’s supposed to be set in England… recommend it though if you like a cozy period drama mystery.

Really good story and very enjoyable

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I ate the story with intrigue and pleasure. The way the main lead is characterized and build is brilliant! And the love story that is wined in is perfectly narrated. Also, loved the narraters voice. Definitely a great pick!

Another wonderful Koreto story

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Too many characters so found listening a little confusing. Probably easier to read than listen as you could flick back to check who someone was

Interesting but a little drawn out

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