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The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver

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A Deception at Thornecrest, September 2020
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A Dangerous Engagement, September 2019
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The Essence of Malice, September 2018
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A Most Novel Revenge, September 2017
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The Essence of Malice, September 2017
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A Most Novel Revenge, October 2016
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Death Wears a Mask, September 2016
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Murder at the Brightwell, October 2015
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Murder At The Brightwell, October 2014
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The Essence of Malice
Ashley Weaver

Minotaur Books
September 2018
On Sale: September 4, 2018
304 pages
ISBN: 1250162785
EAN: 9781250162786
Kindle: B06WRR3YPN
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Hardcover (September 2017)

Mystery Historical

Edgar Award-shortlisted author Ashley Weaver returns with the fourth installment in the Amory Ames mystery series.

The Essence of Malice is filled with her trademark style, wit and clever plotting, sure to delight and charm traditional mystery fans.

“For pity’s sake, darling, let me finish my coffee before you begin concocting schemes.”

When Amory Ames’s husband Milo receives a troubling letter from his childhood nanny, Madame Nanette, the couple travel to Paris where they become embroiled in a mystery surrounding the death of a famous parfumier. Helios Belanger died suddenly, shortly before the release of his new, highly anticipated perfume, and Madame Nanette, who works for his family, is convinced that her employer’s death was not due to natural causes.

The more Amory and Milo look into the motives of industry rivals and the Belanger heirs who are vying for control of his perfume empire, the more they are convinced that Madame Nanette may be right. When secrets unfold and things take a dangerous turn, Amory and Milo must work quickly to uncover the essence of the matter and catch a killer before the scent goes cold.

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