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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexi Conyngham is a historical mystery-murder that I truly enjoyed reading. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next. This story is about Charlie , he finds himself far away from home and under protection from Leith. But what happens when a murder becomes an obsession? Will he find justice? I highly recommend reading this murder mystery. I can’t wait to read more from this author.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Netania Lim

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I didn’t like this book as much as I’d hoped, as I have a little bit of a love affair with Scotland. However, the murder mystery itself was well-woven and detailed. The plot was a bit slow due to the imbalance between dialogue and narration. I still enjoyed the historical aspects and descriptions of Scotland. The accuracy and attention paid to the language and accents of the time also added to the realness of the story.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Kimberly Griffiths

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The slaughter of Leith Hall
By
Lexie Conyngham

Set in 18th Century Scotland, the slaughter of Leith Hall, is a historical mystery. This is a third person story line told by Charlie Rob. He has worked for the Hall Leith family for years. If you like the history of other countries like scotland you will like this story. The character Charlie is determined to unravel the mystery. Not wanting to spoil your reading experience, but you will enjoy this.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Anantha Rusum

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall is a very interesting historic novel filled with mystery and suspense. I am a huge fan of outlander, and this book grabbed my interest as it is set in Scotland shortly after the Jacobites fight with the British.
John Leith is trying to gain social status by fighting for the British army shortly after the war between the Jacobites and the British. He is back in Scotland, and takes a fiercely determined and intuitive young man Charlie Rob under his wing. Charlie learns a lot shadowing Leith wherever he goes, and is content with his job, until one day, he is thrown in the middle of a murder mystery.
Charlie’s strong sense of justice urges him to get to the roots of the mystery and he finds himself obsessed with the murder.
It is a very gripping read and transports you into a different world. As I was turning one page after another, I could visualize Scotland and outlander before my eyes. It is a very interesting read which mixes fiction with historic facts together. The reader learns a lot about the Scottish history in this book.
A very good read, do not miss it.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham
4 Stars!!!!

I really do love books set in period. I don’t care if they are romance, mystery, or whatever. I love being drawn into the past and able to fantasise that I am in that time period. This book was very well written and kept my attention from the first page to the last. I love how there is just enough intrigue and drama to keep the reader going.

I could really feel the emotions Charlie felt as the drama unfolded. I was on the edge of my seat to see who was actually guilty. I really like how the author grabs the reader and you are transported into the very colourful past. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Finn Cunningham

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall is a historical fiction murder mystery, and a good one at that! The author did an amazing job setting everything up, and keeping you guessing as to what’s coming next! I do not usually read this genre, but I enjoyed every page of this book! If you’re a history buff, I definitely recommend this book to you! I very much look forward to reading more from Lexie in the future!

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great murder mystery

A historical story that takes place in Scotland after the battle at Culloden, the final confrontation of the Jacobite army with the English. Charlie Rob has worked for the Leith family and has grown into taking on new duties for them. His search for truth and justice after a murder makes you root for him in so many ways. I loved how history was woven in with Charlie’s experiences. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical fiction. I’ll definitely be checking out this author’s future books.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham. I love a book that really keeps me on the edge with mystery and this author did just that. That characters pulled me in immediately and were very easy to connect with. I’m really picky when it comes to historical type novels I find myself getting bored easily but I didn’t have that issue here, from page one I felt engaged in this storyline and following great characters. The storyline is well written and unique. It’s paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking. The characters truly bring the words to life. I excited to read more from this author. Four stars and highly recommended. I ask that if this isn’t in your preferred genre that you still give it a chance because I promise you won’t regret it.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jonell Collins

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a period piece of any kind but The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham , was especially good. Any mystery story is a good mystery but this one really had my mind in a tangle. It seems a little slow at first, and I wasn’t quite sure it was a mystery. Trust me what I perceived as a slow-moving story was the authors skillful craft of laying the foundation for everything that follows. Foundation is key, and it almost slipped my mind once I got into the story and believe me you get in deep. Many moving parts to this story and it was greatly entertaining. The most pleasant part was the many surprises. This is a tale that is well worth your time. I can’t think of enough good things to say about this one without sounding like I am gushing.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham was a great read! I loved how the setting of this story was in an older time period, it’s so rare to find books like that these days. Since it was in that timeline though, I found the novel to be a little confusing at first, simply because of all the characters and it took a while for them and the background of the story to build up. But overall, this was a very thrilling, enthralling read. This is the first novel I’ve read from this author before, and I was very impressed with it. I can’t wait to read more from this author in the future!

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham. I loved this book. It’s a historical mystery set in 18th Century Scotland. It’s during a time where the Jacobites are still reeling from their loss of Culloden. Charlie Rob is not very worldly having never traveled outside of Scotland. John Leith of Leith Hall takes a liking to Charlie and sets out to make him more worldly. When Charlie goes with John to Aberdeen he is amazed and a little scared. They are put in situations Charlie is sure they won’t survive and when a murder is committed will they be able to safely find the killer. Will John and Charlie find the killer before its too late? I loved this story and I felt like I was in 18th Century Scotland trying to solve a murder.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham is an interesting historical murder mystery set in early Scotland and I love Scotland and its history having visited there several times. And I can still remember the feel of Culloden and the resting place of many and this brought it all back. Historical fiction is not always my thing, but I occasionally don’t mind reading them. The story was a bit slow to start with and I found it hard at times to settle in but once I did finally did, I enjoyed the mystery and suspense that the story brings. Lexie is very detailed in her writing, so it was easy to imagine the world she has created. If you love a good mystery and a bit of history, then The Slaughter of Leith Hall is one to grab and read.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Mirela Ruiz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham was an interesting historical read. I had some trouble getting into the story but found myself picking it up time and time again. The writing was well done and the character development felt authentic. I loved the little surprises that came up now and again. I did not see the story going in the direction that it did. While not being my normal genre to pick up and dive into this was definitely worth the read!

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conynhgam

This is the first book by Conyngham that I’ve had the pleasure of reading. While it was difficult for me to get into at first it soon captured my attention.

Charlie Rob is a manservant and this story follows him through his adventures. Charlie is new to this and he doesn’t want to upset his Employer.

Charlie, follows John Leith to his hometown. There he’s met with things he’s not used to. He’s warned that it’s not like the place he comes from. The quote I choose for Charlie is: ‘Och, I’m all fingers and thumbs.’

This isn’t the first Historical Mystery that I’ve read, but it was one of my favorites. Anyone who loves a good mystery; this is a book for them. I do highly recommend this book! Lexie did an amazing job.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham is a rich, enticing historical mystery, set in 18th-Century Scotland. John Leith, the master of Leith Hall, tried to regain favour and social status following the defeat of the Jacobites by fighting for the British army in America. He has returned to Scotland but continues to be preoccupied with his experiences in America and the people with whom he fought.
The story is told in third person, over the shoulder of Charlie Rob which works very well. He has worked with the Leith family for many years but has only recently begun taking on more senior duties. We see him accompany his master to Aberdeen for the first time, encountering the space for the first time through Charlie’s naïve eyes. He is experienced enough to know to be observant but discrete, although he does not always piece together what he has observed which allows the reader to get a few steps ahead at times. Thrown into situations he feels completely unprepared for, we find ourselves rooting for Charlie and admiring his tenacity.
There is plenty of mystery in this story. The reader gets a slow drip of information we know will be relevant, as well as sudden shocking events. It’s a real page-turner as we race to piece together the facts and figure out what happened, and why.
For me, this is a five-star read. A great way to delve into an interesting part of history, and a really gripping story! I’d recommend it to fans of historical mysteries, particularly if you’re interested in Scottish history!

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I really like historical romance so I thought I would go out of my comfort zone and try a historical mystery book and I have to say I really enjoyed it. Whilst it did take a little time to get into the story was richly detailed and well written. I have read work by the author previously so it was good to read something by her again. I really enjoyed the setting of the story and enjoyed the history that the author brought to the book. The characters were great to read about; in fact it was an enjoyable read overall and definitely one that I would recommend.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this book. I felt immediately transported to a place and time that simply fascinates me. I adore good historical fiction. Couple that with a crime/suspense theme and needless to say I found a novel to dive nose first into and one I simply didn’t put down until I read the last page. I thoroughly enjoyed the story that unfolded and found the author to put together a complete story that visually transported me into each page. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall was not my typical first choice as far as books. Historical based novels tend to drag and be drab. This one did admittedly stall in the excitement area for the first few bits of the story but once it took off it really took off and I was engrossed to find out how things would come to culmination for the characters and the underlying murder mystery that is prevelant throughout. Once I got over the beginning parts this book drew me into the world of Charlie and Leith. Charlie is far from home and finds a protector and more in Leith. Things take a dark turn when a murder becomes his obsession. He is determined to find justice and closure. I can’t say much else for fear of spoiling the good stuff but this is one you will want to read if you are a fan of dark and suspenseful mystery reads. I know I am looking forward to seeing what else is available from Conyngham and if we will get more in this book as a series.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a interesting and gripping historical mystery. It was full of suspense and page turning twists and turns that keeps you guessing all the time.

With it being set in the past some of the language and terms used are a bit hard to understand and the story starts off slow but it is definately a book that is worth sticking with. The characters are well written and you cant help getting attached to them.

The main character is Charlie Rob. Charlie is a bit of a home bird and until John Leigh of Leigh Hall takes him under his wing Charlie had never left his home in Aberdeen. Charlie soon finds himself thrown into a murder mystery and he has the task of finding the truth and getting justice, however with conspiracy theories making the task harder will he be able to find out the truth.

I really enjoyed this book and following Charlie’s story and adventure was great. The list of the characters at the beginning of the book was also really helpful and a nice touch that I havent seen before.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Gillian Fawell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an adventure this story was! It took a moment for me to become accustomed to the language used but then I had fun looking up Scottish terms and it was like learning another language! The characters were superbly developed and quickly fell into categories of love them or hate them. Although, it must be said that some characters kept you guessing about their true motives through multiple twists and turns. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by @sparkinside

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderfully written historical fiction novel which took me back to Scotland twenty years after the Battle of Culloden, when there remained strong feelings amongst the Jacobites. The narrative is written in the Scottish dialect of the era which I found hard going to start with but I soon got used to the language and the list of less common words at the end of the book also helped. The list of characters at the start of the book was extremely useful as there are many characters to keep track off. The main character and our hero of the story is Charlie Rob, and until John Leith of Leith Hall takes him under his wing Charlie had not been away from his home in Aberdeenshire and had certainly never been political in his thinking. However the quiet and steady Charlie soon finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery and having to cope with conspiracies in his journey to get justice. Charlie Rob is a very likeable and realistic character and he really made the story for me. The storyline moved along at a good pace and had plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing and happily turning the pages. The author really made the Scottish era come alive with her detailed descriptions of both time and place. Her obvious knowledge of the historical background of the era also comes through in her writing and I found the historical note by the author at the end fascinating. I was gripped by the story and although this is the first novel by this author I have read, I was pleased to see she has others that I can also now read and I’m pleased to have discovered a new historical fiction writer.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erin Wolf

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I give The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham, 4 stars.

This is a really good historical murder mystery. What I enjoyed most was the main character, Charlie. It is really interesting to me to see things from a manservant’s point of view. I really like this idea and can’t say that I have seen it much in this genre. Then there is Charlie himself. Likeable, but quiet and unassuming, he really comes into himself as the book goes on. The twists and turns abound too. You are kept guessing as to who did it and why. The author throws many people at you, and you have to guess just where they fit in this puzzle. Then there is the buildup to the murder. The author sets the scene wonderfully, introducing us to the cast of characters and then shocking us with what happens. I like to be kept guessing and this was so enjoyable to me.

If you are a fan of historical mysteries, I highly recommend this book.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

The Slaughter of Leith Hall is a well woven historical murder mystery by Lexie Conyngham. It took me a little bit to get into the story and get my head around the period language/speak that is in keeping with the times, but was somewhat heavy, time consuming, and confusing to read. The story was slow to get going and lagged a little at times throughout the book- but the mystery was quite intriguing and I did feel compelled to finish the story so I could find out how everything played out in the end.

Thank you, Lexie Conyngham!

 

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Jana Teppih

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham is a historical mystery story that any history lover can appreciate! If you love Scotland and if you know even a bit of the great historical events of that beautiful country then for sure this book is for you! It was my first read by this writer and I have to say that I had not really read the genre either before so it was a great surprise! I chose to pick up the book because I love Scotland and I love history and … nothing else to add!
The story takes place not long after Culloden and Jacobites are still going strong though they lost so many of theirs. We meet a young man called Charlie Rob who finds himself on a journey under the guidance of John Leith of Leith Hall. It is a journey filled with twist that is always part of searching for justice and truth! He ends in a middle of a mystery murder case and he will all to find out the truth.
I have to say that I am used to having a romance always peppered through most of the stories I read, historical or not (I am a great fan of Outlander series and I think that says it all when it comes to historicals) and in some ways it was a fresh breath of wind to read something that was so interwoven with the history I know of and just have a young man looking for an answer and truth!

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall Paperback by Lexie Conyngham is a historical, crime fiction novel. I always enjoy a good crime novel or a good historical fiction, and this book didn’t disappoint. There are twists and turns and trying to figure out who to trust. Also, this set in time when Culloden is not a distant memory and the Jacobites are feeling the pain of their losses. The characters are very interesting and I enjoyed Charlie and the changes taking place in his life. Are the changes for the best or do they benefit others more?
The author sets up a delightful mystery and in such a beautiful location, Scotland. The story swept me away and left me wanting more. I definitely look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I found myself inside the story with the characters. The mystery and historical story is one of twists and turns. I loved the detailed writing of Lexie Conyngham She kept my interest and I was turning the pages fast because I wanted to see if I was on the right side of the story. The characters are complex and well written. I followed along with Charlie. He has set out on a journey as he is in the middle of a murder-mystery. All he wants is justice. He is determined to solve this mystery and get home. I highly recommend this story. You will want to see if Charlie solves the mystery or get lost in the process.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham is a historical crime fiction story that is intriguing and well written. I thought the author did a great job of sticking to the time period it was written, even when it did slow down the story a little. But the story had a mysterious feel to it and the author really threw in some twists and turns to keep it interesting.
This is a new author to me and I was really taken with the overall writing style. The story was built up in such a way that it kept my interest easily. I wanted to find out what was going on and see if the mystery would be solved. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Naomi McDonald

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Historical fiction is not my usual read, but sometimes I like to try out new things. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like this book after I read a few chapters. I found the period speak cumbersome and it was a bit slow moving. Once the true mystery of it all started, though, I found myself turning the pages to find out how the whole thing played out. The characters and world building were excellent and really brought the story to life. Despite the slow start, and a couple of slow-moving pieces elsewhere in the book, overall, it was a good read.

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story leaves you hooked on what is mysterious about it. In a story of justice, mystery and suspense this story will have you hooked from page to page. I thoroughly enjoyed it! This original page-turner is very entertaining and unpredictable. I love how my imagination gets to roam free through history with this book. Pick up this book and you won’t be disappointed!

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The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Slaughter of Leith Hall
By Lexie Conyngham
5 out of 5 stars

I loved reading the book The Slaughter of Leith Hall by Lexie Conyngham. It is a story that includes mystery and suspense. It is a book that pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. I enjoyed reading about the character of Charlie Rob. He is a young man who finds himself on a journey that has him searching for both truth and justice. Charlie has a fierce determination to find the answers that he is searching for. Read this book for the full story. This is a book that had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next. It includes twists that I didn’t see coming. The story is woven in such a way that I felt like I was right there with the characters. Don’t miss out on an exciting and entertaining story that kept me up well past my bedtime to find out what happens. I highly recommend reading it.

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