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  • The Past Never Dies: A Cozy Historical Mystery Where Theft and Murder Collide (Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Book 3)

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The Past Never Dies: A Cozy Historical Mystery Where Theft and Murder Collide (Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by P.C. James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (149)

A baffling burglary. A suspicious death. Can an up-and-coming amateur sleuth sort coincidence from crime?

Northern England, 1954. Miss Pauline Riddell is determined to stay busy. Grieving for her fiancé killed in Korea, the churchgoing young woman welcomes the distraction of viewing a priceless religious treasure on loan to her local cathedral. But when her inspector friend approaches her for unofficial assistance, she’s horrified to learn the artifact on exhibit is a replica… and the original has gone missing.

Bent on ferreting out the truth, Miss Riddell is hampered by orders to conceal any hint of the theft to the public. And as she doggedly tries to discover if there’s a link to the body found outside a nearby pub, she runs afoul of demanding nationalists, incensed Catholics, and angry activists.

Can she untangle the mess of motives before the relic is lost forever?

The Past Never Dies is the evocative third book in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries series. If you like daring damsels, quirky casts of characters, and rich historical details, then you’ll love P.C. James’s enchanting tale.

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Praise for the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries Series:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ … an easy read, perfect for a winter night in front of the roaring fire-place with a cup of hot cocoa cuddled up with a few friendly blankets.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ These books are simply a pleasant way to while away a few hours, literary staycations essentially.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good plot, great pacing, interesting characters.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A cozy mystery in the classic definition, much like curling up with an Agatha Christie.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The author will keep you guessing who did it and why.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09WRQXMXR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vinci Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 23, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 11 ‏ : ‎ Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries
  • Best Sellers Rank: #769,039 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars (149)

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I’ve always loved mysteries, especially those involving Agatha Christie's Miss Marple. Perhaps because Miss Marple reminds me of my aunts when I was growing up. But Agatha never told us much about Miss Marple's earlier life. While writing my own elderly super-sleuth series, I’m tracing her career from the start. As you’ll see, if you follow the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries series.

However, this is my Bio, not Miss Riddell’s, so here goes with all you need to know about me: After retiring, I became a writer and when I’m not feverishly typing on my laptop, you’ll find me running, cycling, walking, and taking wildlife photos wherever and whenever I can. My cozy mystery series begins in northern England because that was my home growing up and that’s also the home of so many great cozy mysteries. Stay with me though because Miss Riddell loves to travel as much as I do and the stories will take us to the many different places around the world I’ve lived in or visited.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
149 global ratings

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  • Carol A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Riddell does it again!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022
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    I grew up on Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple books. So why is it I never wondered what Miss Marple was like in her youth? P.C. James answers my question with the Miss Riddell series, and the latest, The Past Never Dies, delivers. Pauline Riddell is sharp. She is curious, maybe a bit nosey, but she gets the job done. This latest book challenges some of her beliefs, but will Miss Riddell persevere and discover who is behind the murder? Will she find the lost relic? Grab a cup of tea and enjoy the mystery.
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  • Susan H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Riddell saves the day AGAIN!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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    I absolutely love reading the Miss Riddell books. She is such a super sleuth and here again, she solved the murder even while she was the main target! P.C. James keeps us guessing until the bitter end. and holds our interest with such interesting prose. Thanks, P.C., keep 'em coming!!!!
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  • Nicole Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite enjoyable.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022
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    P.C. James is fully fleshing out Miss Riddell in each volume. It is fun to watch her grow as a human into the person she will become by the end of the series. I look forward to the next book in her adventure.
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  • Jan Mau Hill
    5.0 out of 5 stars love these books
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
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    Another fast and fabulous read by PC James. Love these Miss Riddell books. It’s not necessary to read these in order but it’s fun to do.
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  • Experten5
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Mystery - Authentic Details
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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    The author has given us another great mystery, starring the aspiring amateur detective, Miss Riddell. He seamlessly brings us into the England of 70 years ago, with authentic details and a great mystery to solve. Highly recommended!
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  • NB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    I've loved following Miss Riddell through her investigative journey and this one was no exception. The story keeps you guessing till the very end. I don't want to give anything away. Grab a blanket and a tea and plan to stay in your seat reading till the very end.
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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars A crime puzzle at its best
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
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    James has done it again with Miss Riddell as the amateur sleuth solving a complex crime puzzle in northern England. His vivid description of life and places of the 1950s carries one right into the middle of a delightful cozy mystery.
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  • Blue Owl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful series!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022
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    The Past Never Dies by P.C. James is another wonderful book in the Miss Riddell series. A fun read, entertaining, and a definite page-turner.
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