{"product_id":"9781835013342-thorn-in-the-rose","title":"A Thorn in the Rose","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA twisty post-WWII crime mystery of class, secrets and second chances (Mel Greenway Investigates 1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormer army mechanic Mel Greenway uncovers a body in the gardens of the decaying Avonby estate, dragging her into a web of secrets, lies, and old resentments. As tensions rise with Inspector Derrin Bradley—her former lover turned investigator—Mel races to solve the mystery before a killer silences her for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Samantha writes characters that I would love to play. Her Stories and dialogue are an actor's dream!' \u003cstrong\u003eTV Legend, Frazer Hines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Samantha Lee Howe writes like a dream.twisty, turny and not to be missed!' \u003cstrong\u003ePop Icon, Ayshea Brough\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Downton Abbey turned murderous.' \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Finch, \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecrets bloom where the roses die – and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda 'Mel' Greenway, a former army mechanic and the family’s poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens – until she unearths a body beneath the roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby’s privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, \u003cem\u003eA Thorn in the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57267416301942,"sku":"9781835013342","price":7.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_40025751.jpg?v=1771483721","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781835013342-thorn-in-the-rose","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}