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Name: Misadventure
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Netta Muskett

Olive Heriot’s inheritance frees her from her mother’s restraints, allowing a wedding with her lover, Hugh Manning. The celebratory dinner at their family home turns grim when a game of ‘murder’ leads to a shocking crime. As grief and suspicion spread, Olive’s past and present collide, forcing her to confront hidden family secrets and new romantic possibilities.

First publish date: 1936

Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense

Authors: Netta Muskett

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