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A Deadly Affair

Angus Brodie and Mikaela Forsythe Murder Mysteries, Book 1

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A Deadly Affair

By: Carla Simpson
Narrated by: Bronwen Price
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London, 1889Murder, mystery, and two people in a most unlikely partnership.

She's an unconventional lady who has traveled the world, practices the art of self-defense most excellently, and has an interesting tattoo in—ahem—a very unusual place.

He's a former member of the Metropolitan Police, now a private investigator, who grew up on the poverty-ridden streets of Edinburgh and has worked the dangerous back alleys of London's notorious East End.

A vicious murder brings them together in a race against time that takes them from the sordid back streets of London into the elite private clubs of the powerful and rich. They must find the killer before he strikes again and prevent a deadly scheme. A scandalous affair, deceptions, and secrets will challenge what they know and what they believe.

Come along as the lady and the detective join forces in an amazing time of new inventions, startling discoveries, and unexpected revelations. A young woman who doesn't rely on anyone is forced to trust the irascible Scot who is as tough as they come and just might learn a thing or two from her...if they don't end up dead!

©2022 Carla Simpson (P)2023 Podium Audio
Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Women Sleuths Women's Fiction England Scotland
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Engaging Mystery • Humorous Elements • Fantastic Narration • Quirky Details • Interesting Storyline • Well-written Book
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The female MC was obnoxious and very foolish. I have to like a character to really enjoy the book.
I stopped caring half way through, so just skimmed to the end.
Not going to continue with the series, as it more of the same.
Good narrator and would love moare books read by her.

Terrible Main Character

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I liked conversation back and forth between the characters. Loved the time period. The reader did a wonderful job voicing the different characters.

Enjoyed the story

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Feel like it was waaaay too long and complicated….get tired of listening by the end. Did keep me entertained!

Way too long & involved but decent.

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kept my attention. well written and narration was fantastic....haven't been able to find a story that kept my attention but when I came across this book wasn't sure if I would like it. To my surprise I kept wanting more. Now I need to listen to the other books in the series .....lol

Now I have to listen to the others.....

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Love the story, the sense of humor here and there and the way they both work together--and that I truly like him/her--though they do not say it out loud. I so enjoy this type of Murder/Mysteries novels and this hits it all!...on to book 2!

Great story

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Very interesting story line. Loved the characters. Narration was good. Looking forward to more stories.

Enjoyable

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Take a chance on a new series, especially if enjoy series as I do. Well done us of existing model; independent woman of the age, rugged male lead and a really good mystery. Add outstanding narration and we have a good book. On to the next entry. Enjoy.

Mystery Maven

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I thought this book would be right up my alley. However, the MC has no character development. She makes the same mistakes over and over. The narrator is decent, a bit shrill on the female voices. Overall there are much better historical murder mysteries. Skip it.

Meh

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Great books on kept me waiting more and couldn’t wait to read the next book

Loved Mikaela’s fighting to learn the truth and Brodie falling for her

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I love a good accent and the ones in this book seemed okay to me. The story held up with a good mystery. There were points where I couldn't remember the numerous external characters, but nothing that mattered in the end. The MC is a wildly independent woman in a time when that is still frowned upon by many but more openly accepted than before. She brings up past exploits quite often that is meant to point out how 'etraoardinary' she is compared to her fellow women of the time but it's never stated so blatantly. The stories are amusing, though. There is a notable absence of emotion for someone who's dear sister is missing and possibly dead. At some points it seems like she's having such a good time solving the spider web of a mystery that we forget her beloved sister is the focal point of it all. The main male character doesn't get enough personality shown, he's more the strong, silent type. They work well together while arguing the whole way. This is only the first in the series so I'm sure we will learn more about him as the saga continues. These a few of the problems I've noticed but it was put together well, fun to 'solve', and the narrators were very good. I did enjoy the book and I will read the next one.

Independent woman and strong burly man

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