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A Hidden Secret

A Kate Burkholder Short Story

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A Hidden Secret

By: Linda Castillo
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
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When a baby - only hours old - is discovered on the Amish bishop's front porch in Painter's Mill, Ohio, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called in to investigate. The newborn is swaddled in an Amish crib quilt, and the only other item found with the child is a hand-carved wood rattle, which Kate also recognizes as Amish.

The little girl seems healthy and whole, but who would abandon her and why? Though the quilt and rattle could have been purchased, Kate suspects the mother is Amish, possibly young and unmarried, both of which would be powerful motives for such a desperate act.

With the rattle and the baby quilt as the only clues, Kate must call upon her own Amish roots and, with the help of state agent John Tomasetti, search the Amish and "English" communities of Painters Mill for clues to unravel the poignant, puzzling mystery.

©2015 Linda Castillo (P)2015 Macmillan Audio Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Amish Heartfelt

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Gripping yet smooth to hear story about a girl, an Amish boy, and an abandoned baby.

Kathleen mcinerney is a terrific narrator! Listen to the rest of the series-they are great!

Great short story for kate burkholder fAns

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What made the experience of listening to A Hidden Secret the most enjoyable?

the story was interesting and had quite a few personalities involved.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

no, not on the edge of my seat, but i stayed focused gathering clues right by the side of the detective. this was a comfortable story to read.

What does Kathleen McInerney bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

she was able to capture the feelings of the characters in a way that it enhanced the experience.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes when the female detective was handed the baby and she was mighty uncomfortable. it made me laugh several times.

a good detective

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It is entertaining and keeps the reader involved. Makes an interesting short story. Fine work.

Good short story

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This was an excellent novella and has motivated me to begin reading the series. The book lasts only 105 minutes, so the pace is quick. I look forward to learning more about the background of the various characters in this book.

Really Liked the Pace

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Excellent narration I thought Kathleen was going to do an epilogue I guess not because it makes sense though because it’s one hour that makes sense if the books for longer she would’ve done an epilogue

Excellent narration as always

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As always Ms. Castillo tells a poignant story with warmth and lovely characters who prevail.

Uplifting

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I love these short stories by Linda Castillo. I'm hooked on the Amish murder mysteries & so is my mom.

A great book by Linda Castillo!

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Short story that further develops the ongoing life of Chief Kate Burkholder life overlapping the Amish & the English & crime.

Kate Burkholder solves another one!

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Most heartwarming part was the cemetery. She loved him so. I knew the grandparents would take Baby Doe.

I like a good mystery. very good story. Good one!

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A very short story in the fabulous Kate Burkholder series and very well done.

Kate investigates an abandoned newborn. I was very thankful the story didn't involve murder - I was worried. Personal issues for Kate seem to be stable but where do they go from here?

A nice taste of what's to come in the next book.

Excellent short story

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