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    Homicide in Chicago: Merlin Richards, Book 2
    Murder at the Arizona Biltmore: Merlin Richards, Book 1
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    Architecture Mysteries Series

    Written by Edward Marston

    Narrated by Andy Cresswell

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    About this series

    From the author of the bestselling Railway Detective series
    Chicago, 1931. While the Great Depression has tightened its grip on the world, there are still some who have the means to make their dreams a reality. One of these men is Hobart St John, who wants a mansion in the suburb of Oak Park. For young Welsh architect Merlin Richards, the opportunity to work on the house is an answer to his prayer.
    But Richards' elation soon turns to confusion and fear. A body has been found on site hanging from a rafter. The authorities dismiss it as suicide but how can that be the case when his hands were tied behind his back? Richards' dream assignment is fast becoming a nightmare, and he realises that the answers he wants might cost him his life.
    "Edward Marston is a master of his craft " - Daily Mail
    "A captivating series." - Library Journal
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateFeb 1, 2024
    Homicide in Chicago: Merlin Richards, Book 2
    Murder at the Arizona Biltmore: Merlin Richards, Book 1

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      Murder at the Arizona Biltmore: Merlin Richards, Book 1
      Murder at the Arizona Biltmore: Merlin Richards, Book 1

      Murder at the Arizona Biltmore: Merlin Richards, Book 1

      Edward Marston
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      From the author of the bestselling Railway Detective series. Chasing his dream of a glittering architectural career, Merlin Richards has left the Welsh valleys for the Arizona desert, propelled by a handwritten note from the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. Richards arrives at the Arizona Biltmore hotel, where he meets a beautiful young designer named Rosa Lustig. Like every man in her circle, Merlin is captivated by Rosa but soon finds himself the prime suspect in her murder. Jealous suitors, envious workers, and the cynical police are all convinced that Richards is the killer. As he begins to put the pieces of the puzzle together, what he builds is not the impressive edifice he came to learn about, but a defence that will imprison a murderer. "Edward Marston is a master of his craft." - Daily Mail "Marston roots his novel in a fine period atmosphere that contrasts the lives of the capricious haves and struggling have-nots "- Publishers Weekly

      From the author of the bestselling Railway Detective series. Chasing his dream of a glittering architectural career, Merlin Richards has left the Welsh valleys for the Arizona desert, propelled by a handwritten note from the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. Richards arrives at the Arizona Biltmore hotel, where he meets a beautiful young designer named Rosa Lustig. Like every man in her circle, Merlin is captivated by Rosa but soon finds himself the prime suspect in her murder. Jealous suitors, envious workers, and the cynical police are all convinced that Richards is the killer. As he begins to put the pieces of the puzzle together, what he builds is not the impressive edifice he came to learn about, but a defence that will imprison a murderer. "Edward Marston is a master of his craft." - Daily Mail "Marston roots his novel in a fine period atmosphere that contrasts the lives of the capricious haves and struggling have-nots "- Publishers Weekly

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      Homicide in Chicago: Merlin Richards, Book 2
      Homicide in Chicago: Merlin Richards, Book 2

      Homicide in Chicago: Merlin Richards, Book 2

      Edward Marston
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      From the author of the bestselling Railway Detective series Chicago, 1931. While the Great Depression has tightened its grip on the world, there are still some who have the means to make their dreams a reality. One of these men is Hobart St John, who wants a mansion in the suburb of Oak Park. For young Welsh architect Merlin Richards, the opportunity to work on the house is an answer to his prayer. But Richards' elation soon turns to confusion and fear. A body has been found on site hanging from a rafter. The authorities dismiss it as suicide but how can that be the case when his hands were tied behind his back? Richards' dream assignment is fast becoming a nightmare, and he realises that the answers he wants might cost him his life. "Edward Marston is a master of his craft " - Daily Mail "A captivating series." - Library Journal

      From the author of the bestselling Railway Detective series Chicago, 1931. While the Great Depression has tightened its grip on the world, there are still some who have the means to make their dreams a reality. One of these men is Hobart St John, who wants a mansion in the suburb of Oak Park. For young Welsh architect Merlin Richards, the opportunity to work on the house is an answer to his prayer. But Richards' elation soon turns to confusion and fear. A body has been found on site hanging from a rafter. The authorities dismiss it as suicide but how can that be the case when his hands were tied behind his back? Richards' dream assignment is fast becoming a nightmare, and he realises that the answers he wants might cost him his life. "Edward Marston is a master of his craft " - Daily Mail "A captivating series." - Library Journal

    Author

    Edward Marston

    Edward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.

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