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Murder, I Spy: A Dora and Rex Mystery (Dora and Rex 1920s Mysteries Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lynn Morrison (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,053 ratings
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When a bright young man teams up with a glamorous femme fatale, the identity of a murderer won't be the only secret they'll unmask.

London, 1922. Between gallivanting in his Rolls-Royce and darkening the doorways of London's hotspots, Lord Reginald “Rex” Bankes-Fernsby has almost succeeded in banishing the battlefield nightmares that plague his sleep. Pity he can't say the same about that nagging lack of direction in his life.

If only he were like his best friend Freddie - self-assured, suave, and up to his ears in secrets. But when Freddie is murdered, Rex doubts the verdict. Was Freddie really cut down while up to no good or was he killed in the line of duty?

Rex turns to the only person in London capable of helping him find out - Theodora Laurent, London’s most notorious femme fatale and Freddie's last known lover.

Theodora has a hundred reasons to let sleeping cats lie, but those disappear into the aether when Rex shows up on her doorstep and someone takes a shot at her head. Together, they’re catapulted into a race for their lives, where identifying the murderer is their only hope for survival.

There’s just one problem. Freddie wasn’t the only one keeping secrets. If Theodora isn’t careful, Rex’s search for the truth could send her cunningly constructed empire falling like dominos.

Murder, I Spy is the first book in this exciting 1920s historical mystery series.

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    Dora and Rex 1920s Mysteries
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLW6CBK8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marketing Chair Press (April 26, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 26, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1102 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 250 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,053 ratings

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Lynn Morrison lives in Oxford, England along with her husband, two daughters and two cats. Born and raised in Mississippi, her wanderlust attitude has led her to live in California, Italy, France, the UK, and the Netherlands. Despite having rubbed shoulders with presidential candidates and members of parliament, night-clubbed in Geneva and Prague, explored Japanese temples and scrambled through Roman ruins, Lynn’s real life adventures can’t compete with the stories in her mind.

She is as passionate about reading as she is writing, and can almost always be found with a book in hand. You can find out more about her on her website LynnMorrisonWriter.com.

If you want to chat with her directly, join her Facebook group - Lynn Morrison’s Not a Book Club - where she happily talks about books, life and anything else that crosses her mind.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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mc
5.0 out of 5 stars compelling read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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One of the best historical /cozy mysteries I've read! The main character Dora is strong and vibrant. Aided by two close associates she's a force to be reckoned with! All the other characters are interesting and well placed in the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the attention to detail in the places they go and the real world setting with all the historical markers. I want to say more on the plot but I also want you the reader to enjoy it firsthand! There's a hysterically funny incident between two of the villain's henchmen that caught me off guard and lightened the moment. The author generously offers a prequel to Murder I Spy as well as a bonus epilogue which adds a new and quite delightful character!
This is shaping up to be an exceptionally bright series!
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Lois Fisher
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Writing and Twisty Plot
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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I liked the first Dora and Rex mystery. Plenty of intrigue, peeks into life in 1922 England, and the long-term plan of the series shown to the reader. Ms. Morrison is a good writer. The book had two annoying factors, however. Dora was too perfect. A heroine with flaws (not just secrets) is more endearing than one who seems to gloat about being several steps ahead of everyone else. Hope she makes a few mistakes in the next book (which I've ordered). The other item was a time frame concerning wars. It was easy to figure out Rex served in the Great War. But references are made about other men fighting more than a decade ago. Is that the Boer or Crimea Wars? Since it's important to the plot, I felt it should've been named. Otherwise, this book is a wonderful addition to historical cozies. Recommended.
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Faye
5.0 out of 5 stars Grabs you from the start
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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I Spy IS so well written that you feel very special being let in on some of the secrets yet keeps you in suspense on the bigger mystery. Excellent read.
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Paula
5.0 out of 5 stars Dora is incomparable and her strength is what make the book a success for me
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
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I have no complaints about this book. It did take me two evenings to read it. But the characters are convincing, the storyline works. But for me, it’s the character of Dora, who kept me turning pages. The circle of friends that she acquires in her England, also make it one of the better books I read lately.
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Lonbat
4.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery!
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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I do like a good mystery, this story has it in spades. Lord Rex is saddened by the murder of his childhood friend & Scotland Yards announcement they've shelved the case. He decides to look into the murder himself hoping to uncover the murderer. In doing so, Rex meets his friend Freddie's girlfriend, Theodora; a stunning beauty who hides a secret.
This book held my interest keeping me in suspense until I found out the murderer & the mystery surrounding the murder.
Looking forward to reading more by this author.
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Robin
3.0 out of 5 stars Just Not What I Had Hoped For
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
I’ve had this one on my Kindle for a year now and decided to give it a go.

I did enjoy the female protagonist Dora as a strong, intelligent and independent undercover spy, but I wasn’t really fond of her partner Rex or their relationship. And unfortunately, since I’m very much a character-driven reader, it just didn’t entertain me like I was hoping for. Probably won’t continue on with the series.
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Conchita C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Lynn Morrison historical mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
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Lynn Morrison is a first rate writer of historical mysteries. I loved her Oxford Key books. I am loving her Dora and Rex books. They're the kind of books that have you on the edge of your seat as if you are a part of realistic threatening situations. She really has researched the societal environment and politics for this period. When an author makes you see the settings in your mind and feel the emotions of the characters, they are definitely gifted.
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Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Post WW I. Jazz. British aristocracy. Murder and collusion. The foundation for a remarkable and well-written mystery. I cannot wait to read more in this series.
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JDB
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, good description and detail, fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2023
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After being introduced to the characters in the prequel, have waited for this book for what seems ages and, surprisingly, devoured it in almost one sitting (is raining so nothing else need my attention). All I’ll say is attention to historical detail is great, storyline is also great and may (or may not) step outside of historical fact as it’s still very believable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mayhem and Sleuthing in the City and beyond
Reviewed in Australia on May 14, 2023
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Thoroughly enjoyable reading for this died in the wool reading addict. Great characters and fascinating adventuring to solve mysteries and murders . Looking forward to many more in the series, meeting old and new friends along the way and hoping to solve the puzzle before the final page. More, please.
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Elizabeth Telford
3.0 out of 5 stars Please use our English titles correctly
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2023
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Why do American authors insist on stating names like I am the eldest son of Earl Rivers. That is an Americanism calling people Duke Avon or Earl rivers. They are the Duke of Avon and the Earl of Rivers. Also no one would call the dowager Duchess lady Rockingham and if Dora was from a well to do British family she would know this. The dowager is your Grace always !!!
It would be solecism to refer to a duchess dowager or otherwise as lady.
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Lois K
5.0 out of 5 stars Dora and Rex
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2023
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Great start to a new series. Rex and Dora are great people and the inclusion of real life characters and places made it all the more enjoyable. The story was well paced with some surprising twists and turns and I didn't figure out whodunit until the end. Looking forward to the next book
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Mad about Mystery
5.0 out of 5 stars A glorious 1920s romp!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 28, 2023
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I love everything about this series. A fantastic mystery, characters to root for and the nostalgia of the roaring 20s. If you’re looking for historical cozy, what are you waiting for?!
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