The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick – Review & Giveaway
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Description:
When Hollywood moguls and stars want privacy, they head to an idyllic small town on the coast, where the exclusive Burning Cove Hotel caters to their every need. It’s where reporter Irene Glasson finds herself staring down at a beautiful actress at the bottom of a pool.
Seeking the truth, Irene finds herself drawn to a master of deception. Oliver Ward was once a world-famous magician—until he was mysteriously injured during his last performance. Now the owner of the Burning Cove Hotel, he can’t let scandal threaten his livelihood, even if it means trusting Irene, a woman who seems to have appeared in Los Angeles out of nowhere four months ago.
With Oliver’s help, Irene soon learns that the glamorous paradise of Burning Cove hides dark and dangerous secrets. And that the past—always just out of sight—could drag them both under…
Review:
The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick is a mystery romantic thriller that takes place during the 1930’s in old glamorous Hollywood. The story starts off with a bang, as we meet Anna Harris, who has discovered the dead body of her employer, with a message about a notebook and to “run”. She manages to flee from the scene in New York to Hollywood, with a new identity. Months later, we meet Irene Glasson, who is now a columnist for a Hollywood gossip paper.
Murder seems to follow Irene, as the actress she was meeting at the Burning Cove Hotel was found dead. Because she heard the footsteps of the possible killer, Irene jumps into the pool to escape. It is here she meets our hero, Oliver Ward. Oliver is the owner of the hotel, and a former famous magician, who due to an injury gave up that career and went into the hotel business. Oliver takes an interest in Irene, and they will join hands to try to solve the murder. When their relationship becomes a bit more than partners, Irene will eventually confide her past, running from someone who wants her dead. Oliver is determined to keep a close eye on Irene, as he wants to protect her, as well as his hotel.
While interviewing actor, Nick Tremayne, Irene gets a scoop to enhance her career, only to have the powerful Hollywood conglomerates use everything in their power to cause her to lose her job, even to the extent of hiring people to stop her anyway necessary. Those who have been looking for Anna Harris, will discover her new identity, which will double up on the threats to her.
This was an exciting and fun mystery thriller, with a number of twists, and many dangerous situations that both Oliver and Irene are in the middle of. The slow build romance between Irene and Oliver was nice, as I did like them together. The nice thing about their romance was it as part of the story line, not taking away from the real story….the murder investigation. I also liked some of the secondary characters in the book, especially Luther Pell. The last third of the book was filled with action and excitement, and held my attention throughout. The Girl Who Knew Too Much was another great story by Amanda Quick. If you enjoy mysteries taking place in the 1930’s; in old time glamorous Hollywood, and excellent characters, then you should read The Girl Who Knew Too Much.
Reviewed by Barb
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