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A Burning Truth (A Cady Delafield Mystery Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Joyce Proell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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There’s no shortage of deadly deeds in 1881 Chicago as school administrator Cady Delafield and entrepreneur Doyle Flanagan plan their wedding. When one of Doyle’s workers is brutally killed he must use his considerable power to stop a mysterious enemy bent on destroying his reputation and business empire. But as Cady and Doyle struggle to keep their marriage on track, the murder victims might not be the only casualties.
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    A Cady Delafield Mystery
  2. Print length
    319 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    February 1, 2014
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    2855 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I7E42BY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Champagne Book Group; 2nd edition (February 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2855 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 319 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Joyce Proell

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After hearing countless extraordinary stories as a social worker, I began writing my own. Several romances later, I shifted to writing romantic suspense and cozies. I am a 2015 RWA Hearts through History winner.

In addition to writing, I love to swim, walk and find baking almost as relaxing as a day at the spa. I live with my husband and a sweet little dog in central MN. To find out more about Joyce visit her website at http://www.joyceproell.com/

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3.6 out of 5 stars
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Betty Ludke
4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps your interest.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014
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I enjoy reading period romance books that keep a twist going. Ms Proell does a wonderful job of keeping the reader's interest throughout the book with believable characters and a story line that keeps you wanting more. Enjoy.
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Lynelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Book 2, thoroughly enjoyed it as well.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
I received this book from the touring host for an honest review.

A Burning Truth, Book 2 in the Cady Delafield Mystery Series. I must say I really liked this book and series and hopefully it will continue with Cady and Doyle whose characters are fascinating, ever growing to make this a wonderful book.

The book continued with these two lovers as more mystery and mayhem followed them during the 1880 in Chicago, ten years after the great fire that wrecked the city. This time, with all the murder and deceit going on around them the focus was more on the relationship between this couple than in Book 1. I would recommend that you read Book 1 first in order to understand the complexities and thinking of both characters and how they met.

With the one a traditionalist and the other progressive in their thinking; will they find a common ground? That remains to be seen, maybe book 3. Dare I hope **smile**.
Their characters were both strong willed, independent in their ways with Cady testing Doyle's resolve at every chance she could get. Always risking her own safety without thinking which had Doyle in up and arms more often then what he would have liked. Making this a great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The believable relationship allowed you to relate with both. Cady's growing stubbornness to be her own woman, making her own mark in the world while doing what she loved; helping people was the center of the plot. Doyle stubborn, bossy, protector and hopelessly in love with Cady was more then once tested with her antics. Both had to come to a place where they were willing to compromise in order for them to be more then a couple. What I like most in this book was the attraction they felt for each other that made for some heated moments although they never went to far but you could feel the sizzling temperature rising between them with each encounter.

With the rising tension of workers and the growing union during this time; murder was once again the topic that brought Middendorf back into the story. Obnoxious pompous ass...sorry **smile**. His character was well defined and I for one didn't like the man's attitude, but it did make him a brilliant character for the role he'd played. Finding clues seemed not to be on his list as he continued thinking that Doyle was the villain in it all. Not willing to let go of his arrogant ways. Leaving Doyle to fend for himself, seeking the culprits who wanted to destroy him and his hard work that leads to some interesting scenes and supporting characters. Making the plot intriguing and colorful.

The relationship between Ophelia and Cady also had more prominence as their battle continues and you couldn't help but see the similarities between these two women as the story unfolded. So a like but yet so far apart in their ways but when they finally sat down and talked I was surprised with the turn of events.
Again one of her family was in danger but this time Cady refused to get involved informing them that their choices would lead to heart ache; as with Grace in Book 1 where she saw the devastation her interference caused. But that didn't stop her to unmask the villain in any case, she just changed her tactics. Clever woman this one. Even struggling with the after effects from the previous murders it didn't cause her to back down and take it easier.

A great story that I refused to put down and hopefully you would agree with me. I am looking forward to learn more about this couple and how they would resolve their differences amidst life and its many curve balls.
Were there a happy ending? Yes, but it did leave some questions prompting me to believe that is wasn't over...I hope... fingers cross.
Thanks for a great read.
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Kelli K.
2.0 out of 5 stars Doyle Flanagan is yet again thrust into the center of ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
Doyle Flanagan is yet again thrust into the center of controversy. Two murders and a theft occur at his factory, seemingly tied to the International Worker’s Party. With union rumblings nearing an eruption, Doyle and Cady must solve the mystery behind the factory murders. They must discover the puppet master who is pulling the strings before everything comes unraveled. The dialogue was a bit wordy at times and felt a bit forced. As a standalone, it fell a bit flat, so be sure to read it as part of the series.
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Ellie1234
3.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2014
Historical fiction captures our imagination in a manner that contemporary fiction is simply unable to replicate. We read stories of those in the past hoping to gain some understanding of the world around them which informs the world around us. But what about when that world contains thievery, murder, and an impossible-to-please grandmother?

LONG STORY SHORT...
This is an enjoyable book written with clear knowledge of the time period and location in which it is set. A quizzical cast of characters slightly reminiscent of those in Pride and Prejudice kept me reading as I followed Cady and her suitor, Doyle, as they attempted to figure out just what happened in his warehouse. It is clear that Proell did her research and had fun with her characters, which made this book fun to read.

Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 5.

LONG STORY
The Good
Cady is a lady that I'd like to meet. : ) A school administrator who is an unbreakable spirit and resolve, she finds herself in a situation where her suitor, a rather well-to-do man named Doyle, seems to be at the center of some kind of conspiracy to do him in. Employees are turning up dead. His offices were ransacked. People are deliberately plotting against him. Add to this the fact that Cady comes with a rather....dramatic family and it is a wonder that Doyle wasn't written as having an ulcer from stress.

Anyway, back to Cady - she is determined to not have to be supported by a man. Living at a time where a woman working outside the home if she had any social standing whatsoever was nearly unheard of, she rather distresses her grandmother by not only holding a job, but by seeking a living abode out from under her grandmother's obnoxious, overbearing thumb. No one will control her, especially not Doyle. But what will she do when helping a student finds her stuck right in the middle of the aforementioned conspiracy against Doyle?

Have I piqued your interest enough? The two main characters were well-crafted....oh, and we get to hear the story from both of their points of view as well. This sounds like quite the task, but Proell makes it look easy. Text flows seamlessly between the two point of views, partly because each point of view takes turns telling a chapter. I liked it.

I also liked the fact that it is very clear that Proell did her research when writing this book. Not just in a "I'm gonna look online a little and figure a few things out and then just go with it" kind of way, but in a way that actually makes it feel as though you are stepping into history a bit. Labor union battles, local politics, etc. If this book were a movie, it would clearly be in black-and-white.

Imagine that "Chicago" meets Pride and Prejudice meets Little Women and you kind of have the feel of this book.

The Bugly (bad/ugly)
I enjoyed this book, but also had some significant issues with it.

First, the characters, although well-crafted, are a little flat in places. That said, this "bugly" feels very much like it exists because this is the second in a series. I've got a pesky feeling that their histories and back stories are developed really well in the first book (which I haven't read), and that in order to fully appreciate their situation here, one must read the first book. This isn't generally a problem - just something to be aware of. Not having read the first book certainly detracted from my reading here, especially as the story in the first book was constantly referenced.

Second, sentence construction awkward is in many places. I found myself having to pause and re-read sentences with an alarming frequency. This may just be Proell's writing style with this series, in which case it is just one that doesn't mesh incredibly well with my brain.

Third, I had a hard time really getting into this book. It was easy for me to just put down and ignore for awhile. I'm not saying it is a bad book, so please don't read me this way. I'm just saying that for me it wasn't the most intriguing thing on the planet.
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