Hope for the Innocent

Hope Stapleford Adventure, Book 1

By: Caroline Dunford

Narrated by: Laura Kirman

It is 1939 - World War II is looming, Oswald Mosley has awoken fascist sympathies among the British aristocracy and, in London, socialites are gathering for the start of the Season.

Enter astute Oxford graduate Hope Stapleford, whose quick wit, love of books and keen observations set her apart from her peers. Her rebellious friend Bernadette has persuaded her to take part in the Season, and Hope expects little more than a round of dull engagements and dreary introductions. But when an innocent, young debutante goes missing from their very first house party, feared to have been kidnapped or worse, Hope's curiosity is piqued.

With Bernie and their new acquaintance, the amiable rogue Harvey, Hope soon finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue that threatens the very heart of the nation....

©2021 Caroline Dunford (P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Limited

Excellent continuation of Euphemia stories 💜

I enjoy the author’s writing style, though I will say Hope (main character)’s impetuous behavior is a bit over the top for an early 1930s Honorable.

The story was intriguing, but the epilogue left me somewhat confused. Nevertheless, I just got the next one 😁-

Lovely start.

Starts great then gets slower. But picks up and has a fascinating end. Highly recommended.

Great Charactrrs

Love the characters in this story and really good mystery. I am hoping the author continues this series Narration is superb

Promising new series

Original story: Check
Superb narration: Check
Believable and logical: Check
Not too dark or disturbing, while not being silly: Check