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Rating: Summary: Great Book! Review: Julie Leighton and her nine-year-old daughter, Michelle, came to London from Boston to meet Julie's in-laws for the first time. Julie had been married to Vic Leighton for seven years, but Vic would never discuss with her anything regarding his life before they were married. When he was killed on one of his business trips to London, Julie felt she should at least try to contact the rest of his family and let them know about his death. Since she had no idea how to contact any of them, the best she could do was to put an ad in the London newspaper. Luckily, Vic's father saw the ad and contacted her. He wanted Julie and Michelle to come for a visit. Julie agreed. She thought it would be nice for Michelle to get to know her grandparents.From the moment they step off the plane in England things begin to go wrong. When the bus they are riding on is involved in an accident, Julie ends up unconscious and in the hospital. In all the chaos, Julie and Michelle are separated. Simon Winter, the man who has been following them, is slightly injured and is also taken to the hospital. When Julie discovers that Michelle is missing, Simon offers to help find her. What they find is a mystery that had it beginning many years before, but continues to threaten lives and reputations today. In fact, one of the ones whose reputation is in question is Vic Leighton. Was he the kind, generous, and good man that Julie had known? Or was he a blackmailer who was targeting a prominent British politician? And was Julie in London to pick up where her husband left off? If you love to pit your investigative skills, insights, and wisdom against 'the professionals' to see who can solve the case first, you will definitely love this book. All of your sleuthing talents will be utilized as Julie and Simon uncover clues, run into dead ends, discover the past, and perhaps themselves, as they frantically try to find Michelle
Rating: Summary: Great Book! Review: Julie Leighton and her nine-year-old daughter, Michelle, came to London from Boston to meet Julie???s in-laws for the first time. Julie had been married to Vic Leighton for seven years, but Vic would never discuss with her anything regarding his life before they were married. When he was killed on one of his business trips to London, Julie felt she should at least try to contact the rest of his family and let them know about his death. Since she had no idea how to contact any of them, the best she could do was to put an ad in the London newspaper. Luckily, Vic???s father saw the ad and contacted her. He wanted Julie and Michelle to come for a visit. Julie agreed. She thought it would be nice for Michelle to get to know her grandparents. From the moment they step off the plane in England things begin to go wrong. When the bus they are riding on is involved in an accident, Julie ends up unconscious and in the hospital. In all the chaos, Julie and Michelle are separated. Simon Winter, the man who has been following them, is slightly injured and is also taken to the hospital. When Julie discovers that Michelle is missing, Simon offers to help find her. What they find is a mystery that had it beginning many years before, but continues to threaten lives and reputations today. In fact, one of the ones whose reputation is in question is Vic Leighton. Was he the kind, generous, and good man that Julie had known? Or was he a blackmailer who was targeting a prominent British politician? And was Julie in London to pick up where her husband left off? If you love to pit your investigative skills, insights, and wisdom against ???the professionals??? to see who can solve the case first, you will definitely love this book. All of your sleuthing talents will be utilized as Julie and Simon uncover clues, run into dead ends, discover the past, and perhaps themselves, as they frantically try to find Michelle
Rating: Summary: The perfect mystery for a dark and rainy day! Review: Soon after her husband dies, Julie Leighton receives an invitation from her parents in law to come and visit them in England. She's more than surprised, as her late husband had never mentioned their existence. In fact, other than the fact that he was British, she totally ignored his life before their marriage. A secretive man, he'd always kept his past a secret. Thus, eager to learn about her late husband's past, she accepts the invitation and flies to London with her nine-year-old daughter Michelle. But soon after the plane lands, not only do they suffer a bus accident on the way to their hotel, but Michelle abruptly disappears. Julie's worst nightmare becomes reality. What could be more terrifying for a mother than to lose her young, beautiful child in a strange country? Detective Inspector Simon Winter, posing as one of the bus passengers, offers Julie his help. And he doesn't intend to lose her out of his sight. The fact is, he believes Julie is a criminal who intends to finish the mission which her late husband began-blackmailing an important and famous politician who most people believe will be the next Prime Minister. As they try to find Michelle, not only do they discover their unwilling attraction towards one another, but soon realize the girl's disappearance is only part of a big whirlpool of lies and deception... and that their investigation could very well cost them their lives. Crisply written, tightly packed and filled with one twist after another, I was completely drawn to the story from the beginning to end. This is the perfect mystery book to cuddle up with next to the fire with a cup of tea on a dark and rainy day. Kidnapping, blackmailing, murder, romance, and a mysteriously cozy European location make this a thoroughly enjoyable read. I'll be keeping my eye on this talented author's next works.
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