4.5 out of 5 stars
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How I discovered this book: I'd read the other books in the series so I knew it was coming!
In a Nutshell: Crazy woman moves into a village and causes mayhem
Driven by Deceit is the 5th book in the series A Shade Darker, an everyday story of country life in the fictional village of Melton, which enjoys more than its fair share of drama and colourful characters.
Laura runs a stable, and lives a fairly happy, quiet life, until a certain person from her past appears out of the blue, and causes a stir. Soon, Laura and her friends are drawn into a the dark, deceptive web of Ms Cecelia Clark. But why is she there? What is she up to?
Cecelia is certainly a larger than life character and I enjoyed reading about her machinations - the story is a cracking yarn with never a dull moment!
I always appreciate the structure of Georgia Rose's books; she knows exactly when to reveal the right amount of backstory to keep you interested. I also very much liked the horse stuff - I know nothing of the equine world, so found the detail about how the stable was run, etc, most interesting.
I look forward to the next book!