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False Face - (Abbot Agency Mystery) by Veronica Heley (Paperback)

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  • Bea Abbot's newly married bliss is short-lived when she is dragged into a deadly game involving a famous actress, theft and murder.
  • About the Author: Veronica Heley is actively involved in her local church and community affairs.
  • 240 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
  • Series Name: Abbot Agency Mystery

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Bea Abbot's husband and talented artist, Piers, is in a state. His morning visit to actress and 'national treasure' Karina's Belgravia home has ended in chaos as Karina appears to have been robbed. When some of the missing items are found in Piers' pockets, Bea is dragged into the melee. But as she investigates, events take a chilling turn .



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Bea Abbot's newly married bliss is short-lived when she is dragged into a deadly game involving a famous actress, theft and murder.

Bea Abbot's husband and talented artist, Piers, is in a state. His morning visit to actress and 'national treasure' Karina's Belgravia home has ended in chaos. An antique necklace and diamond ring have been discovered missing, along with a memory stick storing Karina's highly anticipated memoirs.

Karina's housekeeper, Mrs Hennessey, her ghostwriter, Molly, and Piers himself are all accused of a conspiracy to rob the actress. When it transpires that the three were employed through the Abbot Agency, and some of the missing items are found in Piers' pockets, Bea is dragged into the melee.

But as she investigates, events take a chilling turn . . . Can Bea get to the bottom of the sinister goings-on in time to save Piers' reputation and to catch a killer?



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A good choice for fans of the British cozy, especially those with an Agatha Christie feel, combining gentle humor, an intrepid heroine, and an unusual plot with quirky twists-- "Booklist on False Account"

A wealth of plot twists ... an enticing read-- "Booklist on False Fire"

Bizarre twists and sparkly characters ... an endearing, entertaining read-- "Booklist on False Pride"

Heley expertly melds menace with humor. Fans of darker cozies won't be disappointed-- "Publishers Weekly on False Conclusion"

The urban equivalent of a British village cozy . A likable heroine, who can play the dithery old lady while cracking challenging cases, combines with suspenseful twists, quirky supporting characters, and a satisfying ending to make this a delight for fans of British mysteries-- "Booklist on False Conclusion"

Those fond of darker English cozies will find much to savor-- "Publishers Weekly on False Pride"



About the Author



Veronica Heley is actively involved in her local church and community affairs. She lives in Ealing, West London. Veronica is the creator of the ever-popular Ellie Quicke Mysteries, as well as the Abbot Agency series.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 240
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Abbot Agency Mystery
Publisher: Severn House
Theme: Women Sleuths
Format: Paperback
Author: Veronica Heley
Language: English
Street Date: November 29, 2022
TCIN: 1005554331
UPC: 9781448305902
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-7633
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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