Star of the East - Couverture souple

Guare, Kathryn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0991189396 ISBN 13 : 9780991189397

Editeur : Kiltumper Close Press, 2021

Synopsis

An escapade of stolen treasure, with deadly consequences.

As part-time operatives, Conor McBride and Kate Chatham are trained for unexpected developments, but their current troubles have nothing to do with undercover work. Overwhelmed by meddling relatives, an engagement party they didn’t want, and their own short tempers, they’d welcome any stress-relieving antidote. They just didn’t expect it to appear in the form of stolen treasure, buried in a bloody mound of snow on a deserted back road.

Their startling discovery quickly turns to unstoppable escapade, and unlike others Conor barely lived through, it feels like a Sherlock Holmes caper more than any MI6 enterprise. In pursuit of an unknown thief, the mystery sends him north to the border, teamed with a deceptively folksy police chief, and a sergeant from the Royal Canadian “Mounties” who’s keen for the adventure. While they follow a trail of clues into the mountains of Quebec, Kate remains in Vermont to identify the treasure and its owner. Working with an eccentric gem expert and two FBI agents, she learns its incredible history points directly to Fifth Avenue, and one of most celebrated names in New York. Once there, Kate uncovers an international connection that raises the stakes beyond anything they’d imagined.

The game is afoot and every bit the distraction they wished for, but as Conor chases their elusive thief up the St. Lawrence Seaway and into the teeth of a blizzard, the odds of missing his own engagement party grow with every mile. Even more troubling, the whispered warnings of his sixth sense are proving once again prophetic. Their escapade is turning deadly, looking more like an MI6 mission, after all. Now, he and Kate will need all their operational skills to finish what they started, and to make it home alive.

What Readers Say:

“Another five-star story from Ms. Guare…the perfect blend of mystery, love, and humor.”

“Kathryn Guare weaves story and characters together like a symphony - intricate, complex and building to a crescendo that will leave the reader a bit breathless.”

“…all the twists and turns you would expect from the genre and an irresistible hero. Kudos to Guare for creating my new literary crush.”

“Romantic and exciting. A wet Sunday afternoon, curled up on the sofa, coffee and cake to hand, kind of read - and a do-not-disturb sign on the door.”

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Author of the award-winning Conor McBride International Mystery Series, Kathryn Guare's character-driven novels are a mix of page-turning suspense and travel adventure, balanced with a little romance and humor. She has a passion for exploring diverse cultures and cuisine, Classical music, and all things Celtic, and mixes these into her stories along with other enthusiasms that capture her imagination. Formerly, as an executive with a global health advocacy organization, she traveled extensively throughout the world. Currently, as a native Vermonter, she hates to leave home during foliage season.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kiltumper Close Press
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0991189396
• ISBN 13: 9780991189397
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 232
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg