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A Fire at the Exhibition

A Lady Hardcastle Mystery, Book 10

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A Fire at the Exhibition

By: T E Kinsey
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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May 1912. After the previous year’s deadly heatwave, it’s been an uneventful spring in Littleton Cotterell. Though for Lady Hardcastle and her fiercely loyal lady’s maid Flo, at least there are the provincial delights of the village’s inaugural art exhibition—and bicycle race—to look forward to.

But at the exhibition opening, there’s a panicked shout of ‘Fire!’ In the confusion, the main attraction—an extremely expensive book—is stolen from under everyone’s nose, as is a valuable painting lent by Sir Hector Farley-Stroud. Then the race, which starts as a charming day out, ends in a shocking death. And to top it all off, the Farley-Strouds reveal they’re in debt and might lose their house.

The sleuthing duo soon find themselves torn between a murder investigation, an art theft mystery, and trying to help their pals. All with a suspicious figure from Flo’s past, a supercilious insurance investigator, and a pair of rather bizarre treasure hunters on the loose…

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great characterization of voice, enjoyable story of two delightful people and the village they live in. looking forward to my next visit.

delightful story

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I love these audio books and wait eagerly for the next one each time. The plots are great and the characters such fun. You can really escape listening to them.

Wonderful

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I adore the Lady Hardcastle series!! The characters are funny, stories absorbing and they are all beautifully narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden. This new novel doesn't disappoint, and I'm looking forward to the next already! 100% recommended.

Loved it!!

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Love this series, narrator and author. It’s another witty and interesting cosy mystery. Characters are sublime, the era it’s written is intriguing and the mystery is fun. Definitely recommend.

Jolly marvellous

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The couple of Lady Hardcastle and Miss Armstrong are a delight. And narrated by Ms Elizabeth Knowlenden this is such a joy. I can listen to the audible over again. Such a treat. The story line and the dialogues written by T. E. Kinsey are clever and witty. Thank you both. Could we have another instalment soon. This series is precious. P. S. I really appreciate how the narration enhances the story after I recently listened to absolutely terrible one of a different author and series…..

Hugely entertaining

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