Clarke's Suitcase
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My first murder mystery book, with a hint of romance and spy thriller.
In this 1930's romp, a mystery unravels as a daring couple of tourists get a shocking impression of a quiet village in the Scottish highlands when they come across a strange find.
When the ghostly killer finds out Evelyn and Gerlad are dabbling in his business, they find themselves threatened like never before. How will they hold their marriage together when they are knee-deep in a murder investigation? This is a tale of love and vengeance, intrigue and honesty and most of all, the thrill of the chase.
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