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kate Marburn thought her recovery from her former husband's betrayal was a new beginning. A quiet and controlled life as the rose gardner on the estate of Sarah Denbigh, a wealty widow, seemed to the perfect escape...But when Sarah dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving Kate the unexpected heir to Sarah's vast fortune in Shaker furniture, the police suspect Kate might have had something to do with Sarah's death. Looking for a refuge again,Kate eccepts a job as gardener at Shaker Run, an historic Shaker village....But something strange and deadly is going on beneath the flawless surface of the idyllic town. Kate's hoping Jake Kilcourse, the mysterious and rugged furniture builder who also lives at Shaker Run, can help her figure out what- but is he only using her to pursue his own agenda? Kate's dream job just might become her worst nighmate... very good read
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I have loved all of Karen Harper's books, especially the Amish ones. I have noticed recently she has been writing historical and I have not been interested in that. I wish she would write some suspense again. Shaker Run was one of her better ones.
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This is the 3rd novel I've read by this author and enjoy her very much. A little mystery, a litte romance - good, easy read. If you like Karen Harper this one won't disappoint you.
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Good read. A few twists and turns and as always a bit of history along the way.
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Kate is brought into a world of intrigue & mystery. Leaving her old life behind & starting over at an Historic Village of Shaker Run
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Her husband betrays her--her next employer dies and she becomes a suspect--and someone is making fake replicas of furniture.
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This is not as good as her Amish series, but still an enjoyable mystery.
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Mystery, Love, Intrigue....It's all here!
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Mystery takes place in a restored Shaker village. Keeps you guessing.
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Great story. Kept my interest.
It started out slow, but once it got going it was really good, and you will never believe, well actually you will, who the true murderers are!
OK book, not as good as other Karen Harper stories. Still an entertaining read.
Set in a Shaker "living History" village, great mystery
Suspense in Shaker country
Great suspense, just like all of Karen Harper's books!
Interesting. Made me want to learn more about Shakers.
Loved this book-different murder mystery.
Excellent book ! I really enjoyed it and have reccomended to others !
Very 'real' characters facing all kinds of problems, including murder.
Good story with characters you'll care about.
Good story with characters you'll care about.
great book. story had a great twist to it.
different kind of mystery
This author also wrote "Down to the Bone"
I have read other Karen Harper books, but this is not one of my favorites, would be okay if you haven't read any of her others. Not a bad book, but is there such thing as a bad book?
Learn a lot about the Shakers and their unusual ways as a mystery unfolds that has more than one layer.
Another great book by Karen Harper I just love her books!!!!!!!!
Author puts a 'rose' quote at the heading of each chapter, I like it.
"likve now, believe me,
wait not til tomorrow,
Gather the roses of life today' quote by -pierre ronsard.
Story starts with Kate Marburn, whose job as the rose gardner on the estate of Sarah Denbigh, a wealthy widow, seemed perfect. But when Sarah dies under mysterious circumstances leaving Kate the unexpected heir to Sarah's fortune, in Shaker furnitre, the police suspect Kate might have had something to do wth it.
This book has mystery, intrigue and love. it is all here. It is a good read please don't miss it.
"likve now, believe me,
wait not til tomorrow,
Gather the roses of life today' quote by -pierre ronsard.
Story starts with Kate Marburn, whose job as the rose gardner on the estate of Sarah Denbigh, a wealthy widow, seemed perfect. But when Sarah dies under mysterious circumstances leaving Kate the unexpected heir to Sarah's fortune, in Shaker furnitre, the police suspect Kate might have had something to do wth it.
This book has mystery, intrigue and love. it is all here. It is a good read please don't miss it.
I couldn't get into this one. Passing it on without finishing.
Kate Marburn thought her recovery from her former husband's betrayal was a new beginning. A quiet and controlled life as the rose gardener on the estate of Sarah Denbigh, a wealthy widow, seemed the perfect escape. But when Sara dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving Kate the unexpected heir to Sarah's vast fortune in Shaker furniture, the police suspect Kate might have had something to do with Sarah's death. Looking for a refuge again, Kate accepts a job as gardener at Shaker Run, an historic Shaker village. Kate's dream job just mihgt become her worst nightmare...
