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Unlikely Traitors (Ursula Marlow Mysteries) Kindle Edition

by Clare Langley-Hawthorne (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
In this Edwardian mystery, a woman must uncover the truth that will rescue her fiancé from claims of treachery against the English crown.
 
For heiress-turned-sleuth Ursula Marlow, the stakes have never been higher. Lord Wrotham, love of her life and the man she is to marry, stands accused of treason. Worse, a vow of secrecy keeps her beloved from even attempting to save himself from the gallows. It will be up to Ursula to find the evidence that will return Wrotham to his rightful place by her side.
 
But with the authorities convinced that Wrotham is behind a plot to sell naval secrets to Kaiser’s Germany and liberate Ireland from English rule, Ursula partners with prickly Chief Inspector Harrison to delve into Wrotham’s mysterious past. . . . 
 
Drawn into the shadowy world of the Irish Republican Brotherhood and a web of espionage and betrayal, Ursula must race against time to clear Lord Wrotham’s name and thwart a plot that threatens not only British national security, but her life.
 
Praise for the Ursula Marlow series
 
“An engaging heroine, the lure of romance, a rapid pace and the requisite period detail.” —Kirkus Reviews
 
“Introduces an intriguing new female sleuth with broad appeal. . . . Readers of cozies and historical mysteries will find much to enjoy.” —Booklist
 
“Dorothy Sayers would be proud of her Oxford sister.” —Rhys Bowen, New York Times–bestselling author of the Molly Murphy Mysteries
 
“Showing an admirable grasp of social and political history, Langley-Hawthorne closes her tightly knit tale with an unexpected twist.” —Publishers Weekly
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    Ursula Marlow Mysteries
  2. Print length
    270 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller
  5. Publication date
    October 29, 2024
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DF9PFK1S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media Mystery & Thriller (October 29, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Customers enjoy the pacing of this historical mystery series, with one noting it's a fine successor to the first two books. They appreciate the character development.

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5 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive1 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book and find it to be a fine successor to the first two books in the series.

"One of my favorite historical mysteries series--I like the characters involved, I like places the writer takes us, and what I learn a long the way...." Read more

"Looking forward to the sequel." Read more

"This book is a fine successor to the first two books in this series...." Read more

"...I don't know what happened, but it's boring, predictable, very repetitive at times, and I just don't like the main character, Ursula Marlow, as much..." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"One of my favorite historical mysteries series--I like the characters involved, I like places the writer takes us, and what I learn a long the way...." Read more

"...The plot moves well, and the characters show all if the grit and depth we've come to expect from Ursula and Lord Wrotham." Read more

"I enjoy the character but the story is just too far fetched. And while it may seem a small thing, I do wish it had been proofread better...." Read more

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  • Carroll Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite historical mysteries series--I like the characters involved
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2015
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    One of my favorite historical mysteries series--I like the characters involved, I like places the writer takes us, and what I learn a long the way. There was a time gap between this book and the first two, and I am so glad she is writing it again-Would recommend this to those who like strong heroines,an equally strong "hero" a good mystery, and who like learning about other eras than our own.
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  • Julia Fenner
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2017
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    Looking forward to the sequel.
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  • Kathryn Jane Tullos
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a fine successor to the first two books in this series
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2014
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    This book is a fine successor to the first two books in this series. The plot moves well, and the characters show all if the grit and depth we've come to expect from Ursula and Lord Wrotham.
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  • Agnes T.
    3.0 out of 5 stars I enjoy the character but the story is just too far ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018
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    I enjoy the character but the story is just too far fetched. And while it may seem a small thing, I do wish it had been proofread better. There were so many typos, I was just surprised since I do not usually see that.
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  • A. Blaney Cohen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally published
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2014
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    This book took forever to be pubiished but it was an excellent addiiton to the series. My only complaint is that the sequels take too long to be released. The action was compelling and the history/fiction mix excellent
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  • P Langley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and very well reseached.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014
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    A long time coming but well worth the wait!!
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  • D.annie
    4.0 out of 5 stars One tough cookie
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2014
    Unlikely Traitors by Clare Langley Hawthorne, is the third book in the Ursula Marlow Mysteries and takes us to 1913 London, where

    "Ursula Marlow thought she was done with death, but when her fiancé, Lord Wrotham, is arrested on charges of treason, her world is turned upside down. It is the winter of 1913, and the British Parliament, unsettled on the question of Home Rule for Ireland, is shaken over allegations of a plot to sell naval military secrets to Kaiser’s Germany and liberate Ireland from English rule. For the first time, Ursula must work together with Chief Inspector Harrison to uncover the truth about Lord Wrotham’s involvement, as well as his mysterious past."

    I was immediately engaged from page one, and the protagonist is skillfully revealed through the perceptions of others, and through her own actions and choice of dialogue. It is shown, not told, how ethical and moral she is. And wickedly funny. I loved being caught by surprise with a few of her comments.

    The thrust of the story begins with Ursula setting off to find the Admiral who can clear her fiance’s good name, and, well, avoid the noose on the side. The peripheral scene descriptions of London, Germany and Ireland nicely match the tone of the moment.

    Stepping carefully through multiple lies and deception, Ursula finds herself swimming in a growing pool of distrust and the author has us even doubting the integrity of Lord Wrotham. Have we been fooled? Has Ursula?

    Flinging Ursula one complication after another lets us see her fortitude, fierce determination, and high values. The escalation of events is layered with increasing character urgency giving us a breathless ride to the finale.

    Although I did not pick up on any chemistry between Ursula and Lord Wrotham, the plot and skillful storytelling has me ordering books one and two for a guaranteed good night of reading. This clean story, fascinating time period and political subject, is wonderfully presented and the characters are rich and interesting. Definitely recommended.
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  • Nadine
    3.0 out of 5 stars and loved them! This one just isn't on the same ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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    Let me start off by saying I read the two previous books in this series, and loved them! This one just isn't on the same level as the other two. I don't know what happened, but it's boring, predictable, very repetitive at times, and I just don't like the main character, Ursula Marlow, as much in this book. All in all, it was an OK read, but it took me several weeks to finish this one when I read the previous ones in about 3 days.
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