The Meriwell Legacy by Stephanie Laurens

Description: The Meriwell Legacy by Stephanie Laurens, Napoleon Ryan New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns with her favorite sleuths to unravel a tangled web of family secrets and expose a murderer, in this historical novel interweaving mystery and murder with a touch of romance.When Lord Meriwell collapses and dies at his dining table, Barnaby and Penelope Adair are summoned, along with Inspector Basil Stokes, to discover who, how, and most importantly why someone very close to his lordship saw fit to poison him.When Lord Meriwell dies at his dining table, Nurse Veronica Haskell suspects foul play and notifies his lordships doctor, eminent Harley Street specialist Dr. David Sanderson. In turn, compelled by a need to protect Veronica who is at Meriwell Hall as Davids behest, David calls on his friends Barnaby and Penelope Adair for assistance.However, as the fateful dinner was the first of a house party being attended by the local member of parliament (MP) and his family, the metropolitan police commissioners also consider the Adairs presence desirable, and consequently, Barnaby and Penelope accompany Stokes to Meriwell Hall.There they discover a gathering of the Meriwell family intended to impress the visiting Busseltons so that George Busselton, local MP, will agree to a marriage between his daughter and Lord Meriwells eldest nephew, Stephen. But instead of any pleasant sojourn, the company find themselves confined to the hall and grounds while Stokes, Barnaby, and Penelope set about interviewing everyone and establishing facts, alibis, and the movements of those in the house.To our investigators frustration, while determining the means proves straightforward, and opportunity reduces their suspect list, motive remains elusive, and their list of suspects stays stubbornly long.Then the killer strikes again. But even then, the investigators are left with the same suspects and too many potential reasons for the second death.What did the killer hope to gain? More importantly, will he kill again?At last, the investigators stumble on a promising clue, yet following it requires sending to London for information, and their frustration builds. As the clock ticks and they doggedly forge on, they uncover more and more facts, yet none allows them to identify which of their prime suspects is the murderer.Will they get the breakthrough they need, one sufficient to exonerate the innocent?When the answer arrives, they discover that the Meriwell family legacies are more far-reaching than anyone realized and that the crimes involved and the motivation for the murders is far more heinous than anyone imagined. CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Stephanie Laurens, New York Times bestselling author, has been writing historical romance novels in her "Errol Flynn meets Jane Austen" style for over twenty years.Napoleon Ryan is a British actor from London. He began his career on stage, acting in the West End and touring with plays and musicals across Britain, Ireland, and Europe. Napoleon performs on television and in films, and is also known for his work as an audiobook narrator. Details ISBN Author Napoleon Ryan Playing time 480 Publisher Stephanie Laurens Series Casebook of Barnaby Adair Year 2024 ISBN-13 9798212220705 Publication Date 2024-07-18 Imprint Stephanie Laurens Series Number 8 Audience General Narrator Napoleon Ryan We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161209437;

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