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The Carlswick Affair (The Carlswick Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by SL Beaumont (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 906 ratings
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Who can she trust?


When 18-year-old student Stephanie Cooper investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her great aunt’s death, she discovers a painting thought stolen by the Nazis and destroyed during WWII, hanging in the home of the intriguing James Knox, guitarist with indie band, The Fury.
Now, as Stephanie gathers proof to unmask a thief and possible killer, she discovers that someone does not want her to uncover the secrets of her family’s past and that someone may kill to stop her.



If you like Ally Carter, Brittany Cavallaro or Harlan Coben then you’ll love The Carlswick Affair, a novel that combines mystery, romance and history in a fast paced, action-packed adventure.



Buy now to start reading The Carlswick Affair today.



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Q. What makes The Carlswick Mysteries series special?


A. When I set out to write this series, I wanted to write the kind of books that I like to read - usually fast-paced mysteries and thrillers with a bit of romance, strong characters and plenty of plot twists and turns. The Carlswick Mysteries are a great mix of these elements. The series focuses on the mystery genre overall with the romantic relationship between Stephanie and James running through each book. History is a key theme, particularly European history surrounding World War II and its cultural impacts.



Q. What order should I read the books in?


A. Each book can be read as a standalone, but if you wanted to read them in order to fully understand the character development, the order would be as follows:
1. The Carlswick Affair
2. The Carlswick Treasure
3. The Carlswick Conspiracy
4. The Carlswick Deception
5. The Carlswick Mythology
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"Move over, Nancy Drew. There's a new teenage heroine in town, and her name is Stephanie Cooper... This page-turning novel will be devoured by young adults and mystery lovers." San Francisco Book Festival 2014

"Well written with believable characters. A perfect summer read that will have you mesmerized." Ripley's Booklist

"The chemistry between Stephanie and James was great with just the right mix of love/hate to keep the story rolling. Then to top it off just when you think it is a love story, add in some life endangering drama and it was a great mix....For her first novel, I give kudo's for such an entertaining read." - Twin Spin Book Blog . "Everything about this book was great. The author, the writing, the characters, even the setting. It was funny, full of fact and it was a book that I could not put down." Deidre, independent book reviewer."This book was great and I couldn't stop reading it. I ended up reading it in only one day! Can't wait to read the rest of the books." Nicole

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Book # 2 The Carlswick TreasureBook # 3 The Carlswick ConspiracyBook # 4 The Carlswick DeceptionBook # 5 The Carlswick Mythology - new release, out now! Join my Reader's Group and get a copy of the series prequel novella for free.slbeaumont.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GOHOPYK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paperback Writer's Publishing; 2nd edition (January 21, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2338 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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SL Beaumont

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SL Beaumont is the author of the award-winning novel Shadow of Doubt, the Kat Munro thriller series and the art-crime series The Carlswick Mysteries.

She lives in beautiful New Zealand, which is only problematic when the travel bug bites (which it does fairly often)! Her passion for travel has seen her take many long-haul flights to various parts of the world. Her love of history helps her determine the destination, and the places she visits are a constant source of inspiration for her. Prior to becoming an author, SL Beaumont worked in banking in London and New York and is now a partner of a chartered accounting firm in Auckland.

Shadow of Doubt won the Indie Reader Mystery/Suspense/Thriller award, was longlisted for the Ngaio Marsh Award for best novel and was a semi-finalist for both the Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize and the Kindle Book Awards. Death Count was also a semi-finalist in the Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Romance, History, Suspense and Mystery All Rolled Into One Wonderful Novel!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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Stephanie Cooper is eighteen years old and a recent high school graduate. She decides to visit her father and grandmother in the country before starting her university studies. She never expects to become mixed up in art thievery with a side of romance with hunky rocker, James Knox. Armed with the diary of a long-deceased aunt - whose death was surrounded by suspicious circumstances - and her own persistent research, Stephanie uncovers a web of deceit, murder and greed.

The Carlswick Affair is a clever Romeo and Juliet style tale of two young people who meet and fall in love, but are from two families who have been at odds with one another for decades. The first half of the book seemed to concentrate more on the tumultuous relationship between Stephanie and James. It was more "romance" than "mystery" in my opinion. The second half of the book really picked up and delved further into World War II history - specifically Hitler's ban on what he termed "degenerate" art, which he confiscated from owners, publicly ridiculed and often destroyed. As someone who feels strongly that it's important for young people to be educated about history, I loved that the author included so much historical detail in her book. And it's done in a way that is engaging and interesting, so it's sure to hold the attention of readers.

I would recommend The Carlswick Affair for anyone, of any age, looking for an appealing story that combines romance, history, suspense and mystery. Ms. Beaumont's debut novel proves she's an author to follow. I'll be reading her sequel, The Carlswick Treasure next!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery with great history tie-in
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022
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Really enjoyed this story of Stephanie, who is staying at her family home in the English countryside before starting university. She meets quite a few people from the village and starts hanging out with a cute guy and the band he plays in. Then she learns that James’ family is on the other side of a decades long family feud. Trying to understand where this came from, Stephanie reads her great aunt’s diary and she learns about the family’s activities before WWII. As she gets closer to what happened then, Stephanie seems to be in danger from people who do not want those secrets uncovered.
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libraphile
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the plot
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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Likeable heroine and her friends. Somewhat predictable pairing with the hero. Lots of historical references and research. I would read another book by this author.
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3.0 out of 5 stars An okay story in the beginning but out a third of the way through the pace and story really becomes good.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2018
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Stephanie returns to England to go to college. She runs into James at the train station and they both learn they are going to the same town. James is in a band called Fury and they are just now starting to make a name for themselves. Once they are home they find out their families have been feuding for over sixty years. Her family blames his for the death of her aunt and making charges that his family was colluding with the Germans and were spies. They decided to find out the truth. An okay story in the beginning but out a third of the way through the pace and story really becomes good.
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RoseEllen
5.0 out of 5 stars Carlswick seems to have something for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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As someone who has never really been interested in WWII, I found this interesting and helpful to read. I had no idea that Hitler had declared many artists to be degenerate because they didn’t create art that was to his liking. Or, was it that he was jealous of their talent compared with his own.
I also really liked the fact that Stephanie demonstrates some decent techniques of doing research using both primary sources and secondary sources.
Because this is a very readable book, I wonder if it would be useful in teaching students the importance of the different was to do research?
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E. Nordstrom
4.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2023
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At first this book looked like it was just another romance, with 2 guys posturing over a woman. But it quickly evolved into a genuine mystery. I am definitely going to read the next book!
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Joy Cagil
5.0 out of 5 stars Young Romance with Family Feud and a Web of Deceit around Stolen Art
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
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This novel, suitable as YA reading, is another modernized Romeo-Juliet romance but with a happier ending. That it has a mystery to be solved is only an addition to make the central romance story richer.

In the story, 18-year-old Stephanie Cooper has grown up in New Zealand with her mother. Her father and grandmother live in England. Stephanie is about to study history in Oxford, and she decides to spend the summer before the school year with her grandmother in Carlswick. As soon as she arrives England in the train to Carlswick, she runs into James Knox, a lead guitarist in a rock band, and these two are attracted to each other.

What Stephanie finds out a bit later is that her family the Coopers and James’s Knox family are still feuding since World War II. Although the two want to find out what all this feuding is about, both defend their own families. When Stephanie spots a famous painting in the Knox estate’s library which she knows is one piece of the stolen art by the Nazis, she begins investigating and suspecting James’s older brother, cruel and evil Alex, and even her own father. In fact, soon enough, most anyone is suspect. There is also another side to the puzzle. Sophie is the spitting image of her great aunt who was killed because she fell in love with a Knox. Will Stephanie be able to unwind this tangled web? This is up to the reader to find out.

There are many positives in this novel. First, a good amount of research has been gone into the stolen Nazi art. Then, there are all the secondary characters who add greatly to the overall plot, and all characterization is skillfully handled. The storytelling is very good, as is the use of the language. The story flows well, and the plot, as complex as it is with many twists and turns, shows mastery in construction. Then, at the end of the book, although this story’s problem is solved, a threat by Alex signals a second book in the series.
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Roger Fauble
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2019
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My second read from author S.L.Beaumont & her debut novel, The Carlswick Affair is well written, fast paced, interesting & intriguing storyline. A good well-written romantic suspense. I can see me reading more from this author & I look forward to the next book in the series. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
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John from Croatia
5.0 out of 5 stars Time line
Reviewed in Germany on December 3, 2021
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A tragic event sets to families
Into a feud that lasts generations. Will Stefanie and James break the curse that sets these two apart or will the long time secret be exposed. A great read that you must discover on your own as I did.
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allyson hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Today starts yesterday
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2017
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When a modern day mystery with fascinating links to the past, fast becomes a can't put down read. Puting the pieces together bit by bit, with little twists and turns, ingenious
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Stellak
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in Australia on July 13, 2016
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Despite quite a few editing errors, this story was wonderful. I found it hard to put down! I won't go into details and spoil anything, however if you are into this kind of writing take the time to read The Carlswick Affair. Can't wait to make a start on the next book in the series..
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2023
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Enjoyable book
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Frances Sampson
3.0 out of 5 stars Teenage mystery
Reviewed in Australia on May 21, 2016
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This was quite good but it is written about teenagers and I find this to be a bit immature. The story itself was good but would have been better if the heroine was more older and the boyfriend, who was in a rock band was more mature and not throwing tantrums and sulking all over the place. Of course, the author had to make them what they were as it was a large part of the story, but just not my cup of tea.
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