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Prague, a Secret from the Past: A Czech Travel Mystery (The Homeswappers) Paperback – May 8, 2021
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A look of pure hatred cuts across a packed theatre foyer, where one of the revellers has only hours to live.
The morning after a convivial evening, retired teachers Etta and Dora, on a homeswap from the South of Italy, are rudely awakened by Leon, the adorably mischievous Basset Hound who’s ready for his walk – at quarter to six! Taking advantage of the empty streets and pausing to admire the views over Kampa island from Charles Bridge, the trio find themselves instead looking down upon a murder scene.
Recognising the striking red dress she had seen a glamorous businesswoman wearing the previous evening, Etta identifies the victim’s body for Czech policeman, Jan Baloun. But despite notable successes when sleuthing on previous trips around Europe, this time, the friends simply want to enjoy their holiday. And Leon? This lovelorn hound only has eyes for the pretty she-Basset in the flat opposite.
When their new friend disappears hours after telling them about the dark days of Communism, and Etta and Dora themselves narrowly escape being attacked on their way home, the case becomes personal. What is the humorous Lieutenant Baloun hiding? Who was the traitor in the US Embassy, leaking vital information to the secret police during the tense days in 1980s Prague? And what bearing could that have on a crime committed nearly three decades later?
◆◆◆ Cosy fans, join Etta, Dora and Leon on an evocative delve into Prague’s hidden secrets. Can you piece together the puzzle before the killer strikes again? ◆◆◆
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Prague a Secret from the Past is the fourth book in the The Homeswappers Mysteries, a humorous cosy series following the adventures of two retired teachers and their Basset Hound as they explore the most delightfully murderous European travel destinations and put their skills as sleuths to the test.
Written in British English, each light-hearted mystery is clean – no violence, sex or strong language – and can be read as a standalone or enjoyed in sequence:
0. Castelmezzano, The Witch is Dead – An Italian Cosy Mystery (A Prequel Novella)
1. The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies – A German Cosy Mystery
2. A Wedding and a Funeral in Mecklenburg – A German Travel Mystery
3. An Aero Island Christmas Mystery – A Danish Cosy Mystery
4. Prague, A Secret from the Past – A Czech Travel Mystery
5. Murder on the West Highland Way – A Scottish Cosy Mystery is the next book to come…
More adventures to follow!
- Print length222 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 8, 2021
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.56 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-108832249324
- ISBN-13978-8832249323
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- Publisher : The HomeTravellers Press (May 8, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 222 pages
- ISBN-10 : 8832249324
- ISBN-13 : 978-8832249323
- Item Weight : 10.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.56 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,459,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16,946 in Cozy Animal Mysteries
- #50,611 in Travel (Books)
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About the author
Adriana Licio lives not far from Maratea, the Mediterranean setting for her cozy series "An Italian Village Mystery".
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She loves loads of things: traveling, reading, walking, good food, small villages, and home swapping. She runs her family perfumery, and between a dark patchouli and a musky rose, she reads and writes cozy mysteries.
She resisted writing as long as she could. But one day she found an alluring blank page and the words flowed in that weird English she'd learned in Glasgow...
Adriana finds peace for her restless, enthusiastic soul when she walks in nature, with her adventurous dog Frodo and her hubby Giovanni.
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A positive aspect was that there was history of the city and country. Also there was detailed descriptions of the special places visited. It would be a wonderful if the author included a few photos of the more unique buildings at the end of the book.
I knew who the bad guys were, but there were still plenty of surprises at the end. I love the parts when Etta is figuring it all out and when Dora is enamored over the setting. We see plenty of that. Etta is mellowing out a little bit and Dora takes control a couple times also. So we are seeing some good growth in these characters. Leon adds to the quirky story as well.
The history is the best part of this book.
Prague sounds like a lovely city.
The author always seems to surprise me with the outcome of the mystert.