The Art of Betrayal by Connie Berry - ISBN: 9781643855943
Hardcover
Ancient legends and modern murder entwine in this compelling mystery.

The Art of Betrayal

A Kate Hamilton Mystery

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 2021

Summary

In Connie Berry’s third Kate Hamilton mystery, American antique dealer Kate Hamilton’s spring is cut short when a body turns up at the May Fair pageant.

Spring is a magical time in England—bluebells massing along the woodland paths, primrose and wild thyme dotting the meadows. Antiques dealer Kate Hamilton is spending the month of May in the Suffolk village of Long Barston, enjoying precious time with Detective Inspector Tom Mallory. While attending the May Fair, the annual pageant ba…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781643855943
ISBN-10:1643855948
Author:Connie Berry
Publisher:Crooked Lane Books
Imprint:Crooked Lane Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:31 August 2021
Weight:402g
Dimensions:217mm x 146mm
Series:A Kate Hamilton Mystery
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“A delight for lovers of antiques and complicated mysteries with a touch of romance.” –Kirkus Reviews

Praise for The Art of Betrayal:
“[A] traditional mystery that combines British legend with a contemporary story of crime and betrayal.”
Library Journal, starred review

“A delight for lovers of antiques and complicated mysteries with a touch of romance.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“An engaging cast of characters that will appeal to fans of Jane K. Cleland’s Josie Prescott novels and Barbara Allan’s Trash ’n’ Treasures mysteries.”
—Booklist

“A smartly written, cozy mystery that will especially appeal to history buffs.”
—Midwest Book Review

“Kate is a well-written character … [and] the small English town enhances the story.”
—Red Carpet Crash

The Art of Betrayal is a magnificent book in the finest tradition of English countryside mysteries.”
Gumshoe Review

“Readers will be counting the days until the next installment in this series.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

Praise for the Kate Hamilton mysteries:
“A modern day Outlander.”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author

“Grabbed my attention from the start and didn’t let up.”
—Bailey Cates, New York Times bestselling author

“Deliciously atmospheric and beautifully written.”
—Peg Cochran, USA Today bestselling author

“As satisfying as a full Scottish breakfast, entertaining as a highland fling, and mysterious as the Loch Ness monster.”
—Sherry Harris, Agatha Award-nominated author

“Masterfully plotted with compelling characters and a setting rich in history.”
—Gretchen Archer, bestselling author

“A Scottish delight that will keep you on your toes.”
—Carlene O’Connor, USA Today bestselling author

“An unforgettable, heart-pounding mystery in the windswept Scottish Isles.”
—Duffy Brown, national bestselling author

“Atmosphere, suspense, a cracking-good mystery, and characters I want to meet again soon.”
—Molly MacRae, national bestselling author

“Suspenseful layers of intrigue and intelligent characters.”
—Hannah Reed, national bestselling author

“I was caught from the first page.”
—Fran Stewart, award-winning author

“The fascinating antiques lore is woven seamlessly into the story.”
—Jane Cleland, award-winning author

“Will appeal to readers of Paige Shelton…and Jane Cleland.”
Library Journal starred review, Debut of the Month

“Historic settings, antiquing tips, and a surprising motive.”
Kirkus Reviews

“A well-realized cast and a beautifully described setting.”
Booklist

“Suspenseful [and] elegantly written.”
Publishers Weekly

“A delightful myster.”
Tulsa Book Review

“A deftly crafted mystery by a master of the genre.”
Midwest Book Review

About The Author

Connie Berry

Connie Berry is the author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries, set in the UK and featuring an American antiques dealer with a gift for solving crimes. Like her protagonist, Connie was raised by antiques dealers who instilled in her a passion for history, fine art, and travel. During college she studied at the University of Freiburg in Germany and St. Clare’s College, Oxford, where she fell under the spell of the British Isles. In 2019 Connie won the IPPY Gold Medal for Mystery and was a finalist for the Agatha Award’s Best Debut. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America and is on the board of the Guppies and her local Sisters in Crime chapter. Besides reading and writing mysteries, Connie loves history, foreign travel, cute animals, and all things British. She lives in Ohio with her husband and adorable Shih Tzu, Emmie.

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