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A Matter of Loyalty

A Very English Mystery, Book 3

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A Matter of Loyalty

By: Anselm Audley, Elizabeth Edmondson
Narrated by: Michael Page
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January 1954. Mists cover the hills around Selchester. Someone at the research facility known as the Atomic is leaking secrets to Soviet Russia, and when nuclear scientist Bruno Rothesay goes missing, the British Intelligence Services are convinced he's the mole. Hugo Hawksworth isn't so sure. Then a body turns up, and Hugo's instincts are proven correct. But if Rothesay wasn't selling secrets to the Soviets, who is?

As Hugo digs deeper into buried connections and unlikely coincidences, he knows there's more to this case than his London superiors believe. But following his instincts will pit him against the Establishment - and tangle him once again in the poisonous legacy of the late Lord Selchester.

As he closes in on the truth, Hugo finds himself confronted by an adversary who will stop at nothing, in a case that will prove the most personal of his career.

With a touch of Downton Abbey, a whisper of Agatha Christie and a nod to John Le Carré, A Matter Of Loyalty is the third and final book in this delightfully classic and witty murder-mystery series.

©2017 Anselm Audley & Elizabeth Edmondson (P)2017 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Cosy Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Mystery Private Investigators Soviet Union Detective Crime Witty Heartfelt
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A Matter of Loyalty is both a fitting end to this series and a fitting tribute to Elizabeth Edmondson by her son Anselm Audley.
The narrator Michael Page is first rate, breathing life into the characters, capturing them in every detail, giving the authors words depth and feeling. The story line was excellent and kept me captivated throughout. I totally understand why there won’t be anymore books in this series and appreciated the after note explaining. But I would have loved to have heard how Hugo, Freya, Georgia and everyone all ended up. Great series.

Fabulous to the end

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I'm so sorry to have come to the end of this series. There's a very touching epilogue to explain this. The characters are very well drawn and brought to life by excellent narration. Such a shame there will be no more.

Wonderful series - gentle yet enthralling mystery

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I've thoroughly enjoyed these cosy mysteries and was saddened to hear of Edmondson's death. Her son did an admirable job finishing the book, and whilst I understand his reasons for not continuing the series, his familiarity with her style and her characters would have made him the perfect person to keep the series alive. I hope he reconsiders, one day, and that Freya, Hugo, Georgia, Leo, and Mrs P get to continue their adventures.

Another satisfying visit to Selchester.

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This is, just like its 2 companion books, well read and well written. The plots are extensively researched, cleverly constructed and fiendishly engaging - saving the best for the inevitable "twist" towards the end. The English is beautifully expressed British Standard English, avoiding the trend towards mid-Atlantic or even, American English. Michael Page's characterisations are superb, his voice is exceptionally well suited for the period and his diction is excellent. This is another light-hearted, entertaining, jolly tale that's strength lies in its discriptive narrative. The action, when it comes, is maintained at a plausibly "normal" level - without the intensity of Bourne or Bond. Hugo, is no less a hero, despite his current physical, social, domestic and professional situation.
This is a fine conclusion to a tremendous little canon and I am happy to recommend all 3 as the best way to enjoy each individually.

Long on Narrative,Short on Action

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I've enjoyed all three books in the series and certainly appreciate that the final book was completed by the author's son (thank you!). However, I've only just endured the narration, finding the narrator's voice grating on my ears. The accents are not always convincing and the production quality is poor.

Wonderful mystery trilogy, difficult narration

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