The Counterfeit Heiress

A Lady Emily Mystery, Book 9

De: Tasha Alexander

Narrado por: Bianca Amato

After an odd encounter at a grand masquerade ball, Lady Emily becomes embroiled in the murder investigation of one of the guests, a sometime actress trying to pass herself off as the mysterious heiress and world traveler Estella Lamar. Each small discovery, however, leads to more questions. Was the intended victim Miss Lamar or the imposter? And who would want either of them dead?

As Emily and Colin try to make sense of all this, a larger puzzle begins to emerge: No one has actually seen Estella Lamar in years, since her only contact has been through letters and the occasional blurry news photograph. Is she even alive? Emily and Colin's investigation of this double mystery takes them from London to Paris, where, along with their friend Cécile, they must scour the darkest corners of the city in search of the truth.

©2014 Tasha Alexander (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

One of her best!

An amazing mystery set in Paris. I never saw how this one was going to end. Our sleuths also struggle as it’s a bizarre mystery to unravel.

Better than the Venice book

I’m finding I don’t like the books that go back and forth between two stories. I hope it’s not a regular thing going forward.

Paris in a Different Light!

What a great twist on the highlights of Paris! And, of course, Tasha Alexander has spun another wonderful tale to keep us in suspense. Bravo!

Another Winner!

The latest entry in the Lady Emily series continues to prove that a perfect pairing of narrator and author can make a fantastic story even better. Emily finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation after attending a masquerade where an imposter heiress is murdered. The book features chapters split between current day and Estella's past. I found this to be very effective. Narration was superb as always. Although I could tell where the mystery was going before it ended, I didn't find my attention wondering at all. I wonder if the inspiration for Estella was real life heiress Haugette Clark. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

A disappointment for a good series

The story here was just too simple and predictable. There was an easy way to make give it a twist but it fell back on the "suspected" killer. It was wrapped up into a tidy bow that was obvious from the first few chapters. Could have been a short story. The premise though was interesting - just not well executed. I am also still not used to the actress. Her voice continues to sound too old for Emily. That's not her fault. She gives a good performance, just doesnt seem the best for the part. I have already bought the next book. Not sure if it will be up to par. If not I will most likely leave the characters behind. Too bad because they are good ones.

interesting

First time author, that fits into the historical thriller genre. Tasha Alexander is one of several American authors I've come across in the last year that write mysteries set around the turn of the 19th century in London and Paris. I'm not sure what causes them to choose this time frame and geography, maybe an excuse to spend time there researching their stories. This book was set in both London and Paris and had some interesting twists. While not deeply suspenseful it was an interesting listen that was easy to stick with.

Chilling

Unexpected and brilliant mystery that was disturbing to say the least and at times I just wanted to stop it.

I hope for a little more lightness in the next installment!

This is my favorite book in the series

I have enjoyed every book in the series. This story is my favorite, the author does a great job of creating suspense and mystery while weaving in historical facts and references to classical literature

Brilliant

After a few chapters I thought that I wouldn't like this story because it seemed that it would end too badly . But once again this author fooled me . It is a convoluted tale that moves from a murder in London to a missing woman in Paris. I loved the chapters that told of the two sides of the story. If you love a well crafted historical mystery you will love this book. The narrator is excellent.

Creepy

Somewhat creepy and sad. Worth reading as always I thoroughly enjoyed the banter of conversation.