Murder on the Mirrored Lake

The Kier and Levett Mysteries, Book 3

By: Deb Marlowe

Narrated by: Henrietta Meire

Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Old secrets dragged into the light . . . can turn deadly.

Someone wants Niall Kier's secrets exposed—even if they lead to scandal, unrest . . . and murder.

Miss Kara Levett has discovered a talent for unearthing secrets and truths, but she's vowed not to turn it on her friend—and more—Mr. Niall Kier. His secrets are his own, until he chooses to share them.

Unfortunately, someone else is not so patient. Niall needs to find who is digging so furiously into his past—and why they are so eager to unleash the scandal that could follow.

But when a woman is murdered at the lake that Kara has dedicated to her women's club, it is discovered that the victim was connected to a woman from Niall's past—and Kara dives into the enquires. After all, she's made no promises in that direction.

It soon becomes clear that the tangle of clues and conspiracies are related, and when their friend is abducted and held for the ransom that can prove Niall's past, they must work together—to save their friend, to protect Niall's secrets . . . and perhaps, even the nation.

©2023 Deb Marlowe (P)2023 Tantor

Intriguing Read

This is the book that fans of Kara and Niall have awaited. In this third outing for Kara and Niall, secrets are revealed; political intrigue is exposed; and of course, scientific developments introduced. Ms. Marlowe once again takes her readers on an exhilarating journey into Great Britain's Golden Years where Kara, Niall, their partners and friends join together to combat a threat not only to their lives but to the political stability of the world. The choreography of their labors is a work of art, and there are more than enough twists and turns and surprises, as well as intriguing historical references, to keep readers fully engaged. We learn more about the characters that we love, and some that we do not, but at the end of the day, Ms. Marlowe describes it best when she says, "They were more united and determined than ever. They would face what came, fight when they needed, and take joy when they could - together." I cannot wait to see what adventures are ahead for these characters.

Henrietta Meire does a superb job of voicing each of these characters and bringing them to life. Her inflection is natural, and the story just flows. Ms. Meire narrates other series that I enjoy in audiobook format, and I cannot say enough about her talent.

Better Together

Niall and Kara are just fine on their own but together, combined with their friends, they become an imposing force.
When Niall thinks to distance himself from Kara for her safety, they find themselves drawn back together. They will not stop until the other is safe and they have protected their friends.
This is definitely a story that embraces the power of love and friendship. Found family, forbidden love, secret identities and threats to all of these things unite Niall and Kara, and forge more than friendship.