Of Hoaxes and Homicide

Dear Miss Hermione, Book 2

By: Anastasia Hastings

Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw

Sensible Violet Manville and her very ladylike half-sister Sephora are absolutely bored, thank you very much. Though neither of them would ever admit it aloud, they're missing the thrill of playing detective. So when Violet receives a letter from A Heartbroken Mother sent to her alter-ego, the Agony Aunt known to the world only as Miss Hermione, her pulse can't help but quicken.

The daughter in question has gotten caught up in a cult: the Hermetic Order of the Children of Aed. Rumors of human sacrifices, mystical doings, and a ghost in the ruined Alburn Abbey where the Children pray have gripped the public consciousness, helped along by a series of novels about the group, written by the mysterious Count Orlando, and clearly this girl has fallen prey.

Miss Hermione’s investigation soon collides with very real life when Violet discovers a surprising connection to the cult. With the dashing-but-frustrating Eli Marsh turning up and a member of the Children poisoned, Violet and Sephora—along with their ever-trusty housekeeper Bunty—may have more intrigue than they can manage.

©2024 Anastasia Hastings (P)2024 Dreamscape Media

Quick, fun, has an audio flaw

A star off mostly for the audio quality. There is a harsh noise at the end of Chapter 16, it would be very intense for those listening in earphones (I didn’t use them at the time). Hopefully it can be addressed.
Otherwise, fun engaging story, good reader.
Listened on x1.75 speed.

Hoping for a third book

Very entertaining characters. I enjoyed the humor and story. I would love for the adventures to continue.