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An Oxford Scandal
The Great Reads Series (Book 3)
- Author
- Maxine Barry
- Narrator
- Sienna Frances
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 9 August 2022
- Run Time
- 5 hours 41 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Romantic suspense
What to expect
An utterly gripping page-turner full of suspense and romance
Faith Martin is the author of the beloved Hillary Greene series. Her books have sold over two million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry.
Please note this book was first published as Melting the Iceman.
What would you do to avoid a scandal?
American heiress Laurel Van Gilder has arrived in Oxford to present a prestigious award. Laurel rents a bicycle and crashes into a car belonging to Professor Gideon Welles. Knocked unconscious, she is taken to hospital and wakes the next day, Gideon having stayed by her side all night. Bickering and sniping at each other over whose fault it was, they are relieved to see the back of each other, but there is a spark Laurel can’t ignore.
Days later, at the gala to present the award, guess who is the winner?
Scandalous love and mysterious attraction
That evening, a precious heirloom, belonging to Laurel’s family and being given to the award-winner, is stolen. Despite their caustic relations up to now, Laurel turns to Gideon for assistance. Although he’s infuriating, she’s actually rather besotted with him.
Can they solve the mystery without involving the police and avoid bringing scandal to the college?
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Details
- Author
- Maxine Barry
- Narrator
- Sienna Frances
- Duration
- 5 hours 41 minutes
- Release Date
- 9 August 2022
- ISBN
- 9798212180528
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Romantic suspense
Synopsis
An utterly gripping page-turner full of suspense and romanceFaith Martin is the author of the beloved Hillary Greene series. Her books have sold over two million copies. Now discover her writing as Maxine Barry.Please note this book was first published as Melting the Iceman.What would you do to avoid a scandal?American heiress Laurel Van Gilder has arrived in Oxford to present a prestigious award. Laurel rents a bicycle and crashes into a car belonging to Professor Gideon Welles. Knocked unconscious, she is taken to hospital and wakes the next day, Gideon having stayed by her side all night. Bickering and sniping at each other over whose fault it was, they are relieved to see the back of each other, but there is a spark Laurel can’t ignore.Days later, at the gala to present the award, guess who is the winner?Scandalous love and mysterious attractionThat evening, a precious heirloom, belonging to Laurel’s family and being given to the award-winner, is stolen. Despite their caustic relations up to now, Laurel turns to Gideon for assistance. Although he’s infuriating, she’s actually rather besotted with him.Can they solve the mystery without involving the police and avoid bringing scandal to the college?
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