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Murder at the Mena House

Erica Ruth Neubauer

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Well-heeled travelers from around the world flock to the Mena House Hotel—an exotic gem in the...

The Secret of Nightingale Wood

Lucy Strange

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1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is too busy to pay any attention to...

Murder at Wedgefield Manor

Erica Ruth Neubauer

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In the wake of World War I, Jane Wunderly--a thoroughly modern young American widow--is traveling...

Jane Austen & Adlestrop: Her Other Family

Victoria Huxley

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The story of Jane Austen's links with the idyllic village of Adlestrop and Stoneleigh Abbey, the...

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The Girl Before

J.P. Delaney | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

7.7

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A twist on the popular domestic noir novels that have dominated the bestseller list. This psychological thriller revolves around Jane, recovering after a traumatic loss, she moves into an architectural showhome, an austere house with strict rules. One Folgate Street is a formidable fortress of technology that promotes, sleek, sterile, minimalist living but it hides a murky past. Jane is not the first resident to enjoy the stark lifestyle and her interest is piqued when a stranger leaves flowers at the door. Who was the girl before and will the same fate befall Jane?
This narrative uses the two women’s perspectives to draw you into the plot. The film is being directed by Ron Howard so there’s time to read the book before you see the movie. One for your travels.