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The Convent's Secret
- Glass and Steele, Book 5
- Narrated by: Marian Hussey
- Series: Glass and Steele, Book 5
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
To find the one man who can fix the magic in Matt's watch, he and India are led to a convent where the nuns will do anything to keep their secrets private. Including murder? Matt and India must uncover the truth behind the disappearance of the mother superior and two babies given to her care many years ago. But sometimes, the truth is painful and its exposure can have deadly consequences. With his magic watch slowing down, Matt needs all the help India and his friends can offer before time runs out. But his nemesis will do anything to bring about his downfall, including rock Matt's family with a scandal that can ruin them - and Matt and India's chance of happiness.
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- L. Halliday
- 03-22-18
Brilliant as expected.
I think this is my favourite Glass and Steel novel. Gripping to the end and still left me excited for the next book. Keep them coming Ms Archer.
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- Enda Mcloughlin
- 10-30-20
Brilliant book
How the writer thinks of all the twists and turns amazes me. Great mystery plots each time. A few reviews not happy with this book, but I disagree. I was very happy with the ending. Of course there has to be a couple of loose ends to keep us reading, romance wise I felt finally satisfied. Big sigh of thank goodness at the end. Another aspect of these books is the celebration of craftsmanship, as a potter myself this is what drew me to the title originally. Any old trades where things are made by hand gets me really enthused. I love any book that helps remind us/ fan the flame of crafting. Well done! I will be very skint now, as I think I will have to keep buying the next book!
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- Krause Stefan
- 05-11-18
Can't get enough
Really enjoy this series. Well worth a read. Great writing can't wait for the last one