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  • The Dead Came Calling (Viscount Ware Mystery Book 3)

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The Dead Came Calling (Viscount Ware Mystery Book 3) Kindle Edition

by J. L. Buck (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars (38)

Lucien Grey, Viscount Ware, returns to London from his family's country estate to discover his friend and fellow spy Andrew Sherbourne is a fugitive from a charge of murder.

And Sherry is hiding in Lucien's townhouse with Fanny, a small child of two or three. The mother--and murder victim--abandoned the child on Sherry's doorstep, claiming Fanny was his daughter and needed protection from a Frenchman chasing them.

An over-zealous Bow Street Runner is convinced Sherry is guilty of the murder, and no one is looking for the real killer-no one except Lucien-but evidence and potential suspects are sparse.

Lady Anne Ashburn was called home from London to her invalid mother's bedside two months ago. She is resigned to never seeing Lord Ware again, at least not in the near future, and her monotonous days are relieved by her childhood sweetheart Daniel, the man everyone has always assumed she would marry.

Then the letter comes from Lord Ware, asking for her help in investigating a local family. She sets out with determination and in defiance of society's expectations to find the evidence Lord Ware needs to expose the truth and set his friend free.

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  1. Book 3 of 4
    Viscount Ware Mystery
  2. Print length
    289 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Camel Press
  5. Accessibility
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  6. Publication date
    July 11, 2023
  7. File size
    910 KB
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After retiring from a legal career with the Juvenile Court System, J.L. Buck published sixteen urban fantasy/paranormal novels. In 2019 she changed course to write in the mystery genre she had always loved and began work on the Viscount Ware Mystery series. She lives in the Midwest with Latte, a mischievous Siamese cat, who often attempts to co-author her writing by taking over the keyboard. When not writing or running two blogs, Ms Buck enjoys her eight grandchildren (and a great-grandson), reading (preferably on a sunny deck), travel (USA and abroad from Africa to Europe to the British Isles to Disney World in Florida), and binge-watching any sub-genre of mystery shows.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BVX79QMF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Camel Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2023
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 910 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684920907
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Viscount Ware Mystery
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,646,064 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars (38)

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Ms Buck lives in the Midwest with Latte, a mischievous Siamese cat, who attempts to co-author her writing by taking over the keyboard, and Pippin, an energetic min pin puppy that keeps them all on their toes! When not writing or running two blogs, J L Buck enjoys her eight grandchildren (and a great-grandson), reading (preferably on a sunny deck), travel (USA and abroad), and binge-watching any sub-genre of mystery shows.

She can be contacted through her website, her Ally Shields fantasy website, or social media (twitter: @janetlbuck or her fantasy pen name account: @ShieldsAlly)

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4.4 out of 5 stars
38 global ratings

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  • Shopper in WI
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed how the mystery progressed
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    Loved this mystery. It has hints of romance, while the main focus is on happenings that personally affected Sherbourne. It was so fun to follow the clues while trying to predict the outcome. I also greatly appreciated Ware's belief in women being as smart as men and treating them as very intelligent. Can't wait to move on to the next in the series.
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  • Robin S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars twists and turns
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    This is an entertaining mystery with lots of twists and turns. Andrew Sherbourne is suspected of the murder of a women from his past after she visits him and leaves in his custody a small child who could be his daughter. When the Bow Street Runner in charge of the investigation fixates on Sherry and refuses to investigate further, it is up to Viscount Ware to prove his friend’s innocence. No romance here, Lady Anne helps in the investigation, but only from a distance. Lots of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing as to motive and means. Can be read as a standalone, but best to read the series in order to get all of the back story on the characters and relationships. Good addition to the series.

    I received an ARC from BookSirens, and this is my honest and voluntary review.
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  • Dena C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun Regency spy mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    This is the third book in a series of Regency mysteries and the first in the series I read. I was able to follow the main story, but the long-term story was something that would have made this experience even better.

    This book was easy to read and kept my attention throughout. I enjoyed the premise of the story too. I felt as if the plot flowed well and was making regular progress toward the end goal. I felt a bit lost concerning Lady Ashburn and her childhood friend and their falling out but that could be because I started in the middle of the series so I don't know all the backstory. However, it was a minor point so it didn't really bother me.

    I would recommend this book to anyone who likes the genre, as it is a bit of a twist with the main characters being spies.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Kerrie McLean
    3.0 out of 5 stars More Regency Era Mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Not as solid as the previous stories in this series. The main characters are mostly separated throughout the mystery which affected the plot pacing. It also added more explaining to get the other characters up to date which made the whole thing a bit clunky. Nonetheless it was an enjoyable enough story and I'm looking forward to the next in the series which sounds like main characters Lucien and Anne are back working together.
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  • dora la exploradora
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rescuing Sherry
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    When misfortune hits close by, everything looks like chaos. Sherry was in deep trouble and being him Lucian's best friend and spy partner, the extraordinary risk the Viscount was willing to take was to be expected. They kept me intrigued and surprised with the Bow Runer. I almost, almost thought the worst about him. I love historical romances with mysteries and complicated intrigues that keep me thinking and trying to guess what the author will come up next with. I found it nice that Sherbourne stood out in this story and that we also got to know about his family. It caught my attention how, despite the distance, the author keeps awake the interest that Viscount Ware and Lady Anne have for each other. Things are slow but steady with these two. I hope to see more action between them soon. The twists and turns kept my brain ticking over every detail. Good as the author made things fall into place logically and according to the clues. I don't plan on missing any book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed this copy that I received for free from BookSirens and found it interesting and highly entertaining.
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  • JEWELHOUND
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Mystery and Well Done Twists and Turns
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
    Format: Kindle
    This is my first book by the author, and I enjoyed the mystery and character. Since it is the 3rd book in the series, I did find that I would have benefited from reading the prior stories first. I was able to enjoy the mystery and the solving of the murder as Viscount Ware is a well written character. Andrew Sherbourne did not fare as well and seemed to get caught a bit too easily for my spying taste (just my thoughts on this one). I do plan to go back and read the first 2 books of the series and then continue it. My one irritant was the Bow Street Runner that seemed overly aggressive in dealing with nobility, but an explanation was given. I look forward to Cade who is part of the underworld of crime. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Angela M. Sukala
    5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
    Format: Kindle
    This is the third installment in the Viscount Ware mystery series. It’s also my favorite. In this one, Lucien’s friend and partner Sherbourne is accused of murdering a woman he knew from his days spying in France. Sherry goes into hiding as Lucien works to clear his name. It’s a fantastic story full of twists and turns that keeps you guessing. The action is fast paced, and the story moves quickly. I read it in one day because I just couldn’t put it down. The characters are so well drawn and realistic. I could feel Sherry’s frustration and Lucien’s fear for his friend’s safety. While Lucien is working on this mystery, Anne is at home with her mother who is ill. Lucien sends her a letter asking for her help, and as usual, she provides him with information that is central to solving the case. She also deals with a childhood friend who would like to be something more.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • kirribilligirl
    4.0 out of 5 stars Regency and Mystery. What's not to love
    Reviewed in Australia on January 29, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This series has been a great discovery for an avid reader of Regency and mysteries. This story is set in 1812, when the Napoleonic wars continue, and spies abound. Lord Waring is one such spy. This time, it's his fellow spy Sherringham (AKA Sherry), who is in difficulty with the Bow Street Runners and accused of murder. Waring sets out to discover who murdered Maria Pembroke. Ex-spy and former lover of Sherry. And so the investigation begins, and the clues arrive at a steady pace, keeping the reader absorbed. Lady Anne remains in the country but is again influential in providing information to assist Lucien in his investigations. I'm enjoying this slow-burn romance. Extended sexual tension becomes exhausting when it's not resolved but bubbles along for book after book. This isn't really a romance; it's more a glimpse of the possibility. If you have not read this series, then start at the beginning and enjoy it. It's not a thrilling ride; I'd call it a journey of softly softly investigations.
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