The Venice Murders

<p><strong>Amateur detective and bookshop owner Flora Steele, and her dashing new husband Jack Carrington, are finally embarking on the honeymoon of a lifetime. But will gorgeous gondola rides be ruined by their most heart-stopping case ever?</strong></p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong>Venice, 1959:</strong> As Flora and Jack step onto the beautiful, historic streets of Venice, they vow to put sleuthing aside to finally enjoy their honeymoon. But on their very first sun-soaked morning, whilst enjoying sparkling wine and mouthwatering pastries, they're interrupted when hotel receptionist, <strong>Franco Mancini</strong>, is discovered floating face-down in the Grand Canal.</p><p> </p><p>Remembering poor Franco's kind demeanour when they checked into the Cipriani Hotel, Flora quickly realises her honeymoon phase is over: she must solve the case. She saw a hot-headed restaurant owner arguing with Franco the night he died. Could their mysterious argument have gone too far? Or could it have been Franco's jilted ex-fiancée <strong>Bianca</strong>, who acted so coldly at news of his death? Was it a crime of passion that sent him tumbling into the waters?</p><p> </p><p>When Flora learns from a <strong>priest</strong> that a priceless painting has disappeared from his church along with his elderly housekeeper, she begins to marry together the clues that will lead her to a dangerous family that will stop at nothing to get their revenge.<strong> Will Flora and Jack crack the case before the killer claims another victim? Or will it be 'death do us part' for this crime-solving couple? </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>A completely gripping and totally charming cozy murder mystery novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and J.R. Ellis!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>'<strong>Fantastic!!!</strong> <strong>Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!</strong>...<strong> </strong>Another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!... <strong>My heart was also in my throat</strong> on several occasions...<strong> OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!!</strong>... <strong>ABSOLUTELY</strong> <strong>AMAZING!!! DID I MENTION I LOVED IT???!!!!</strong>... Clear your schedules as <strong>you won't be able to put this book down!</strong>... Kept me <strong>turning the pages late at night!!</strong>... <strong>I LOVED it</strong>.' <em>Bookworm86</em>, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>Fantastic</strong>... <strong>I really didn't want to put this book down for even a second</strong>...Totally immersive... <strong>Bravo</strong>!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>I absolutely love this book! I was so captivated by Flora and Jack that I could not put this book down</strong>... <strong>I absolutely loved the way that this book twists and turns</strong>... I cannot wait to read more of the Flora Steele Books!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'<strong>What a joy</strong>... <strong>fabulous</strong> village setting... <strong>a totally fantastic tale</strong>... I highly recommend this <strong>outstandingly fabulous</strong> book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'Wonderful book!<strong> I absolutely adored this book!</strong>... <strong>had me reading and finishing the book in no time! </strong>I highly recommend this book!!!... I was drawn into the murder mystery plot instantly.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p> </p><p>'I <strong>loved</strong> this... <strong>Keeps you guessing to the very end</strong>. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, another twist... <strong>Wow</strong>... <strong>I completely loved this</strong>.' <em>Page Turners</em>, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>