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Killer in the Crystal Palace
Killer in the Crystal Palace | Deb Marlowe
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A grand showcase for technology, art, design and . . . murder.Welcome to book one in the thrilling new Kier and Levett Mystery series by USA Today Bestselling Author Deb Marlowe.London, 1851, and the Great Exhibition is on. A soaring success despite months of dour predictions, it is the event of the year, on front pages and wagging tongues the world over-and Miss Kara Levett is thrilled to be in the middle of it. The daughter of a baron and an exhibitor herself, she happily demonstrates her elaborate automatons and case clocks to the crowds.But her situation grows perilous when a man is murdered in the Crystal Palace and she becomes the prime suspect. With the unexpected aid of Mr. Niall Kier, a reserved Scottish blacksmith, artist and fellow exhibitioner with secrets of his own, Kara begins the work the Metropolitan Police show no inclination for-finding the true killer.Together, Niall and Kara dig up international espionage schemes and sordid family secrets, and chase clues from Victorian high society to the London slums, all while trying to stay ahead of the villains who seek to make her the next victim.The Kier and Levett Mystery seriesBook 1 - A Killer in the Crystal PalaceBook 2 - Death from the Druid's GroveBook 3 - Murder on the Mirrored Lake
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At the Great Exhibition of 1851, Kara Levett is there relishing her opportunity to showcase her intricate automatons. When a man is found dead, she is a prime suspect. With the help of another exhibitor, Niall Kier, Kara investigates the murder to try and clear her name. First in a series, this breezy period mystery rates 3 ⭐️s out of 5.

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#serieslove2023 #kierandlevettmystery #1 #kindleunlimited
Set during the grand opening of England‘s 1851 Great Exhibition, Kara Levett, daughter of a wealthy Baron & Niall Keir, Scottish blacksmith & artist, meet. Her ingenious automations & clocks draw crowds, as does his nearby exhibit.When a murder is committed, Kara is high on the suspect list. Niall joins her in finding the true killer. A stalker& international espionage add excitement.

TheSpineView Fantastic 1y
Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 I like a good historical mystery so these look interesting. 1y
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This first in series historical mystery series is a very soft pick for me. It centers around the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London where a murder is committed, and the heiress/artist/inventor/exhibitor Kara Levett is accused of the crime. Niall Kier, a fellow artist/inventor/exhibitor offers to help her clear her name. As Kara‘s life is threatened, they realize there are actually two mysteries to solve…which one resulted in murder? The 🔻

robinb mysteries were fairly easy/routine to unravel, but it was the characters who saved the day. Kara was an exceptionally intelligent and interesting woman…strong and independent. Niall was a bit less fleshed-out, but the reader will no doubt discover more about his murky “past” in future books. While I wasn‘t really bowled over, I‘d give the next one a try. 3/5⭐️ 2y
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