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Death in a Scarlet Gown (Murray of Letho series) [Kindle Edition]

Lexie Conyngham (Author)

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1802. An ancient Scottish university is wracked by murder. A vindictive professor, an uncouth student, and a man seeking ministry lie dead, but who wanted to kill them? Charles Murray, a student with enough problems of his own, is drawn into the mystery, where neither innocuous accidents nor good friends are all they seem.

Death in a Scarlet Gown is first in the Murray of Letho series, and is also available in paperback from Amazon.com.

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 384 KB
Print Length: 286 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0956373151
Publisher: The Kellas Cat Press (20 Jun 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B005792PXO
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,905 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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History and Mystery 31 July 2011

By Ignite TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition

This is the first book in what I hope will be a long series. The young man Charles Murray has a serious falling out with his father over his future. Young Charles is a natural academic but his father wants him to take his place in society and help with running the family's estates. We meet with characters both pleasant and unpleasant and of course with murder most foul. The writing is superb and there's enough action to keep us on the edge of our seats, both with the progress of investigation of the mysterious deaths and with Murray's fight to stay in St Andrew's to take his MA.

Murray is a really 3 dimensional character, with his own likes, dislikes and prejudices etc. I hope to read much more about him!

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Quality writing 29 Jun 2011

By Kew TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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I downloaded this book on a whim because it was cheap. I wasn't expecting much but have been stunned by the quality of the writing. This is an author to watch, a real talent. This is a satisfying mystery set in early nineteenth century St Andrews, Scotland. I loved the author's turn of phrase; here are a couple of examples "..heavy jowls nestled in his high collar like a toad in mud. He swept through the crowd like a frigate through a fishing fleet..", and in describing the music at an evening reception "..a pair of violins unhappily married and fallen on bad times."

I really enjoyed reading this. There is plenty of mystery to exercise the mind, good characterisation, a well-constructed story and tragedy. I do hope that this author will soon make more of her books available on the kindle.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Rich and historically accurate 16 Aug 2011

By Amadeus

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I loved this. Not only does it have rich, satisfying writing with serious characters, but also - speaking as a reader from Scotland and who went to St.Andrews for uni - a real feel for time and place, allowing you to sink into the historical world of those characters without that niggling feeling that some jarring anachronism will break the flow. This author has done her homework.

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Excellent historical mystery, worth more than the price

Many mysteries (including one of mine) open with a body on the first page (first sentence). But this enjoyable story withholds the murder for almost half the book and sets up the... Read more

Published 3 months ago by J. Gunnar Grey

Trouble brewing at St Andrews

St Andrews university circa 1800.

Murray of Letho is trying to finish his Batchelors Degree. His father wants him to return home and manage the family estate. Read more

Published 10 months ago by D. J. Ketchin

An enthralling read

This is the first book in the Murray of Letho series. However, I read it second as I opened the second book first and couldn't put it down. Read more

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