Murder at the Brightwell: The First Amory Ames Mystery (An Amory Ames Mystery, 1)

Shortlisted For The Edgar Awardsashley WeaverS Debut Mystery, Murder At The Brightwell, Is A Delicious, Stylish Novel In Which Murder Invades British Polite Society And Romance Springs In Unexpected Places, And A Wonderful Testament To The Enduring Delight Of The Traditional Mystery.An Elegant Christie-Esque 1930S Romp. Deborah CrombieIf You Love Downton Abbey, YouLl Adore Ashley WeaverS Charming Debut.Susan Elia MacnealItS More Terrible Than You Think, Mrs. Ames. It Appears That Mr. Howe Was Murdered. Amory Ames, A Wealthy Young Woman Questioning Her Marriage To Her Notoriously Charming Playboy Husband, Milo, Is Looking For A Change. She Accepts A Request For Help From Her Former Fianc, Gil Trent, Not Knowing That SheLl Soon Become Embroiled In A Murder Investigation That Will Not Only Test Her Friendship With Gil, But Also Will Upset The Status Quo With Her Husband.Amory Accompanies Gil To The Luxurious Brightwell Hotel In An Attempt To Circumvent The Marriage Of His Sister, Emmeline, To Rupert Howe A Disreputable Ladies Man. There Is More Than Her Happiness At Stake, However, When Rupert Is Murdered And Gil Is Arrested For The Crime. Matters Are Further Complicated By MiloS Unexpected Arrival, And As The Line Between Friend And Foe Becomes Less Clear, Amory Must Decide Where Her Heart Lies And Catch The Killer Before She, Too, Becomes A Victim.*Bonus Content: This Edition Of Murder At The Brightwell Includes A New Introduction From The Author And A Discussion Guidealso Out Now In The Amory Ames Mysteries: Death Wears A Mask, A Most Novel Revenge, The Essence Of Malice, An Act Of Villainy, And A Dangerous Engagement