Meg Langslow Mysteries 11: A Fatal Waltz

Meg Langslow, the librarian sleuth, returns in A Fatal Waltz, the eleventh book in the popular mystery series by Donna Andrews.

Swan for the Money: A Meg Langslow Mystery (Meg Langslow Mysteries Book 11)

by Donna Andrews

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	370 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	352 pages

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Meg is attending the prestigious Caerphilly Music Festival when world-famous conductor Sir Malcolm Grahame is found dead in his dressing room. The police are quick to rule the death a suicide, but Meg isn't convinced. She knows that Sir Malcolm was a brilliant musician and a devoted family man. There's no way he would have taken his own life.

Meg decides to investigate the murder herself, and she soon discovers that Sir Malcolm had a number of secrets. He was having an affair with a young violinist, and he was also deeply in debt. Meg also learns that Sir Malcolm had a falling out with his second-in-command, who was fired just days before the murder.

As Meg digs deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit. She realizes that anyone could have killed Sir Malcolm, and she must race against time to find the killer before they strike again.

Characters

• Meg Langslow: A librarian and amateur sleuth.
• Sir Malcolm Grahame: A world-famous conductor.
• Lady Grahame: Sir Malcolm's wife.
• Charles Grahame: Sir Malcolm's son.
• Sarah Grahame: Sir Malcolm's daughter.
• Robert Grahame: Sir Malcolm's brother.
• David Grahame: Sir Malcolm's nephew.
• Emma Grahame: Sir Malcolm's niece.
• Inspector Ian Arrowood: The police detective in charge of the investigation.
• Dr. Emily Hansen: The medical examiner.
• Father Michael O'Brien: The priest at the local Catholic church.
• Mrs. Emily Witherspoon: The owner of the boarding house where Meg is staying.

Setting

The novel is set in the fictional town of Caerphilly, Virginia, during the prestigious Caerphilly Music Festival. The festival is a major event in the town, and it attracts musicians and music lovers from all over the world.

Themes

The novel explores a number of themes, including:

• The power of music: Music is a powerful force in the novel. It can bring people together, it can heal wounds, and it can even inspire murder.
• The importance of family: Family is important to Meg, and she is determined to protect her family and friends. She is also willing to go to great lengths to help her family, even if it means putting herself in danger.
• The nature of evil: The novel explores the nature of evil. Meg comes face-to-face with evil in the form of the killer, and she must confront her own fears and beliefs in order to defeat him.

Reviews

The novel has received positive reviews from critics.

* "Andrews has created a delightful and suspenseful mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end." - Publishers Weekly * "A Fatal Waltz is a well-written and engaging mystery that is sure to please fans of the series." - Kirkus Reviews * "Donna Andrews has written another winner with A Fatal Waltz. This is a must-read for fans of the Meg Langslow Mysteries." - Goodreads

A Fatal Waltz is a well-written and engaging mystery that is sure to please fans of the series. Donna Andrews has created a complex and suspenseful plot that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

Swan for the Money: A Meg Langslow Mystery (Meg Langslow Mysteries Book 11)

by Donna Andrews

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	370 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	352 pages

FREE