The Crown Conspiracy

by Connie Mann Narrated by Morgan Hallett

Overview

SHE'S A MASTER AT SPOTTING A FORGERY ... AND KNOWING HOW TO CREATE ONE. BUT CAN SHE SOLVE A DECADES-OLD MYSTERY?

The media spotlight is the last thing art thief and forger Sophie Williams needs.

But when one of three long-missing royal portraits turns up in Germany at her best friend's art gallery, the spotlight is exactly what she gets. Since the tragic deaths of Princess Johanna of Neuhansberg and her two children forty years ago, the whereabouts of these portraits have been unknown ... and the timing of their reappearance-just days before a new prince's coronation-reignites questions surrounding the infamous accident.

Then Sophie's best friend vanishes, and a rumor about hidden treasure connected to the paintings surfaces, seemingly confirmed by a cryptic message on the back of the first canvas. Convinced that finding the other two portraits will lead to her friend, Sophie begins a twisty investigation that pits her against other ruthless treasure hunters, a handsome investigator who seems to dog her trail at every turn, and a mysterious group that offers help, wearing an emblem identical to one in the painting.

From Germany's grand castles and soaring cathedrals through the Alps to the canals of Venice, Sophie must choose her allies carefully if she hopes to find the portraits, rescue her best friend, and perhaps save a throne-before time runs out.

“The Crown Conspiracy took me on a breath-stealing, heart-stopping adventure. ... Highly recommended!”-Colleen Coble, USA Today bestselling author

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

★ 04/26/2024

Art thief and forger Sophie Williams has always worked alone. She rights wrongs and enjoys doing it, earning her the nickname Robin Hood. When her best friend and confidant, Lise, turns up missing and a murder happens on the steps of the gallery that Lise owns, Sophie might be in over her head, though. Following the trail of stolen art and staying one step ahead of the other fortune seekers, Sophie embarks on a journey to recover the three paintings of the late Princess Johanna and find Lise, convinced the two are tied together. When Brody "Mac" McKenzie first crosses Sophie's path, she is undercover as the sixtyish Frau Bauernstein. Mac is sure that the Frau and Sophie are one and the same. What results is a lively goose chase that brings the two together to help solve a decades-old mystery and right wrongs with the help of the Speranza team, a secret society of women helping each other. VERDICT Get ready for a wild ride with Sophie, Mac, and the Speranza team. One can hope there is more to come from this dynamic group. Mann's (Beyond Fear) latest is perfect for readers of Susan May Warren and those who love a good conspiracy read.—Jane Blue

Product Details

BN ID:	2940160540917
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	06/04/2024
Series:	Speranza Team
Edition description:	Unabridged

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