Blurb:
Beauty and glamour meet deception and revenge
in this electrifying novel by New York Times bestselling
author Amanda Quick.
Investigative apprentice Lyra Brazier, the newest
resident of Burning Cove, is unsettled when her boss suddenly goes on a health
retreat at an exclusive spa and disappears without another word. Lyra knows
something has happened to Raina Kirk, and she is the only one who can track her
down. The health spa is known for its luxurious offerings and prestigious
clientele, and the wealthy, socialite background Lyra desperately wanted to
leave behind is perfect for this undercover job. The agency brings in a partner
and bodyguard for her, but she doesn't get the suave, pistol-packing private
eye she expected.
Simon Cage is a mild-mannered antiquarian book
dealer with a quiet, academic air, and Lyra can't figure out why he was chosen
as her partner. But it soon becomes clear when they arrive at the spa and pose
as a couple: Simon has a unique gift that allows him to detect secrets, a skill
that is crucial in finding Raina.
The unlikely duo falls down a rabbit hole of
twisted rumors and missing socialites, discovering that the health spa is a
façade for something far darker than they imagined. With a murderer in their
midst, Raina isn't the only one in grave danger—Lyra is next.
My review:
The
Lady Has a Past is a thrilling tale of secrets and murder. From the very first
scene you are pulled into a story of mystery and misdirection. This story
reunites us with Raina Kirk, Luther
Pell and other characters from the previous books but this book can be read standalone.
In this installment we meet Simon Cage a book dealer and more and Lyra Brazier
a woman fighting societal norms and expectations. Lyra is smart, bright and
gifted at making people feel special. Perfect skills for an investigator. I
really enjoyed watching Simon and Lyra discover the bad guys, their motives and
most of all each other.
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