Designs on Ivy's Locket
by Connie Chappell
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Pub Date 9 Nov 2017 | Archive Date 29 Nov 2017
Description
Historian-for-hire Wrenn Grayson takes on a difficult client in Kerry St. John. Kerry seeks justice for his great-grandfather’s lifelong heartache. Wrenn meets the renowned jeweler through words recorded in his tattered journal. The year is 1946. He writes from the tiny crossroads of Wyatt, Ohio, about the theft of a treasured locket and the identity of three possible suspects.
The cold case heats up when Lori Hammond arrives. The stolen locket was discovered among her mother’s possessions after her death. Lori refuses to return it to the St. John family, so Wrenn sets out to follow the locket’s path through history. Next, Lori is attacked and Kerry accused. If Kerry’s not guilty, then who is? That question sends cold whispers from the past down Wrenn’s spine.
In Designs on Ivy’s Locket, Connie Chappell focuses on the theme of parents and children, separated by death, by theft, and by design.
Advance Praise
“Chappell spins a fast-paced ride that will have readers hot on the heels of Grayson’s leads. Though the historian’s extensive knowledge has her barreling towards the answers, it’s the seemingly dead ends and the detective-for-hire’s one-of-a-kind process that’ll have fans flipping the page.” –Best Thrillers
In Designs on Ivy’s Locket, hometown sleuth and historian-for-hire Wrenn Grayson explores complicated family trees, long-buried secrets, and modern-day greed. The results can only mean one thing—Wrenn is in trouble again.
Sandra J. Kachurek, biographer of George W. Bush
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781612969633 |
| PRICE | US$19.95 (USD) |
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Phillip A, Reviewer
My thoughts on the opening of this book were all over the place. I had not gotten the idea of what was happening. There was so much action it was hard to follow. Though by the end of chapter 3 I finally got all the information to continue my journey with Wrenn. There was a point in the book where I was wanting more about the history with Wrenn and her significant other Gideon. "Are they married or not?" And I thought the character of Kerry was rather annoying especially as blunt as he was. But by the middle of the book when Wrenn is investigating on her own I feel more at ease. I want more from Wrenn, Mae, and the rest of the group of assumed regular characters. I was left by the end needing a wrap up to the story. I was surprised by the twist involving Lori. The end action scene just seemed way intense and I wasn't expecting that. I think this series has potential. I would certainly read more about Wrenn. Now I am invested in Wyatt, and Havens. I also want to hear more about the relationship between Gideon and Wrenn
MICHELLE H, Reviewer
Designs on Ivy’s locket was an interesting story of a lost town, and a mystery of a stolen locket from 1946, the renowned jewellery designers great grandson Kerry St John has his great grandfathers journal and is trying to track down the main suspects, he hires a local historian Wrenn Grayson, to help with the search and the case heats up when the current owner Lori turns up and claims it was her mother’s and she’s not going to give it up without a fight.
Soon Lori, Kerry and Wrenn are caught up in the mystery and someone is determined to make them stop looking for the culprit from so long ago,
The story is a little slow in places but persevere as there a some good twists to keep you interested. All in all Wrenn Grayson could make a good series of stories
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Thanks to the publisher an Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the second book in the series and the first that I have read. The protagonist is an interesting character, an historian and a tenacious young woman. When presented with a mystery involving the theft of a locket and the incineration of a town, she embarks on a historical journey that leads her to uncover a horrible truth.
I really enjoyed the book and will be reading more of these as they come out.
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