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Murder at Malenfer
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Start date
November 18, 2020
Finish date
November 24, 2020
Why we're reading this
Happy birthday to myself!

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Nov 24, 2020 rated it it was amazing
When you are a physical book collector; obtaining an excellent, affordable copy is a triumph with titles, like “Murder At Malenfer” that had been on my wish list for years. My friends and family know I want stories about meeting spirits that are emotional but not “horror” or “cozy”. This 2013 mystery by Scottish-Canadian Iain McChesney did not quite fit the bill but garnered five stars for what I enjoyed: its heart and originality.

I stand in a minority of those who dislike historical fiction, es
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Kristine
I found this to be an interesting but predictable story. Essentially, this story is about Arthur Malenfer, a ghost who died during WWI. Arthur needs the help of his friend and fellow service man, Dermot to help him with unsolved business at the Malenfer family estate. Dermot meets the youngest Malenfer and falls head over heels for her dispite her being engaged. Arthur, with Dermot's help sets out to find out what is happening at Malenfer Manor.

The story started off strong but about half way th
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