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Publisher's Summary
Elizabeth Nightingale found peace and tranquility on her nightly walks through the rich, dense forests surrounding Myfleet Manor. But the peace she treasured was shattered one night when she found death waiting in the woods.
Chief Inspector Wexford and his colleague, Inspector Burden, find a most unsavory case on their hands - and must use all their wit and wisdom to solve it.
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- 07-23-18
Excellent.
Great audio book ... Really helped me with the painting and decorating. Now onto the next in this series
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- CVP57
- 06-03-18
stunning
just finished it and will now listen again as it is so very interesting!! brilliant