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Restitution: A page-turning mystery (Crazy Amy Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Rose Edmunds (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 66 ratings
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"A fast-moving tapestry of emotionally-driven art that you’ll be begging your friends and family to read." (Best Thrillers)

From bestselling author Rose Edmunds, Restitution is the third page-turning thriller in the acclaimed Crazy Amy series…

Reeling from a catalogue of disasters, flaky sleuth Amy travels to Prague to help an old man recover a Picasso painting last seen in 1939. It seems like a mundane assignment, but the stakes are far higher than Amy imagines.

Competing forces have vested interests, and are prepared to kill to meet their goals.

Caught amid a tangle of lies, with her credibility in question and her life on the line, could Amy’s craziness be her salvation?

Although part of the Crazy Amy series, Restitution can easily be read as a gripping stand-alone thriller. But clear your diary first because once you start, you won’t be able to put it down…

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The complex plot, deception and danger, make for an exciting narrative and Amy's insightful analysis of the weaknesses of other characters raises a smile.- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

A Thrilling Adventure in Prague with an indomitable heroine - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

So many twists and turns. Looking forward to reading some more Crazy Amy action.- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

I raced through this book in a couple of days, and I'm sure most readers will be as hooked as I was.- Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

You'll have to read it to find out - you won't be disappointed. - Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

About the Author

After a successful career advising entrepreneurial businesses, Rose jumped off the corporate hamster wheel and began writing thrillers inspired by her experiences. Her books have a strong ethical theme, and shine a light on the moral challenges presented by capitalism. Typically her protagonists are as flawed as the villains, if not more so...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CCMG773
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mainsail Books (March 23, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1043 KB
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
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Rose Edmunds

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For more than 20 years, Rose almost passed as normal, working undercover in several well-known financial firms while quietly gathering material for her novels.

After jumping off the corporate hamster wheel, she began writing thrillers and mysteries.

Rose’s best known work is the Crazy Amy thriller trilogy, in which high-flyer Amy Robinson is sucked into a vortex of paranoia and danger following the murder of a co-worker. With over 100,000 downloads, readers all over the world have enjoyed the adventures of the unstable but fearless Amy. There are also two short stories which can be read in parallel to the trilogy.

Rose is currently working on a new series featuring Amy as she rebuilds her life from the wreckage and embarks on a new career as a financial investigator.

You can find out more by checking out Rose’s website at www.roseedmunds.co.uk or on Facebook at Rose Edmunds – Author.

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odee
4.0 out of 5 stars Kept you guessing
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2019
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I really liked this book. Unfortunately I had not read the first 2. It definitely kept you guessing as to who was good and who was not so good. I'm not into the "f" word and the free sex, but, as a mystery, it was good. Would not call it a Thriller.
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PJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Amy Goes Art Hunting
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020
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I've enjoyed all the books of the Crazy Amy series, but I think this is the best yet. Bringing Amy's facility with finances into the world of historical art is an intriguing match, and the story proceeds accordingly. It's fast-paced with a number of twists and turns. Ms Edmunds introduces some new great characters to go with acquaintances from previous books, and gives enough detail to fully immerse the reader in topics few people are well-versed in. People who worked in finance or art will like this book, but you don't have to be a banker or an art historian to thoroughly enjoy it.

Note: this can be read as a standalone novel, but I think if you like this one, you'll also like her previous work. Definitely recommended!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Another Crazy Story
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
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Amy is back and this time she is trying to help the 83-year-old father of a former colleague who was murdered. A Picasso painting which went missing in1939 has been discovered, along with other valuable paintings. George Smithies remembers the painting as being part of his father's collection when he was a child. He hires Amy to go to Prague with him and help him lay claim to the picture. After this, things become confusing in a hurry. Ownership is not certain, due to lots of complex issues. There are lots of twists and turns, and I did get lost as to who had what and if they were copies or the original. It was a very good story, but I did not enjoy the profanity especially the f-bomb. Why do authors do this? It certainly doesn't add to the story IMO. Otherwise, it could have been a 4-star review.
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ClaireMS
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, pacy thriller packed full of humour, danger and cunning
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018
After leaving her job as a top city, high earning accountant, Amy fancies herself as a private eye, a super sleuth, and she has taken a job that will immerse her in history across Europe. Hired by 84-year-old George Smithies, she finds herself tracking down art work that was confiscated by Nazi Germany and may or may not have been part of a haul found in the flat of an eccentric hoarder, Novak, in Prague. Amy and George set out for Prague to battle through the Czech restitution law and in the process meet Amy’s old “friend” Mel and “art historian” Beresford, who is keen to help track down the missing painting thought to have been owned by George’s parents in the 1930s.

During their journey, the Czech law isn’t the only maze to unravel as Amy establishes family ties between her client and the hoarder Novak, flaws in the history of the business partnership of George’s father, and an interest in her investigation from an unknown third party which puts Amy and George in real danger. No one is quite who or what they claim to be and with her own troubled background, and her dependence on alcohol, Amy is not always best placed to play super sleuth!

This is the third in the Crazy Amy series and I have to admit to not having read the first two – or even realising that there were two others! It can be read as a stand-alone, but I think that I would recommend reading from the beginning as Amy’s personal dysfunctional history and her relationships with Mel and George have already been established and there are references that I didn’t get! But I really took to Amy. She has so many imperfections, a massive chip on her shoulder, an alcohol problem and an alter ego called Little Amy (who I didn’t understand at first having not read the other books)….but she is so real. I love the humour that Rose Edmunds has infused into the writing of this character! She constantly describes the extra weight she has gained round her middle (so many women relate to this!) and Amy refuses to acknowledge her alcohol problem, deeming the staff at the infamous Priory to be “idiots” for suggesting it. She builds up a relationship with both the smelly hoarder Novak, who says “I admire a woman who can drink”, and the aristocratic Rudolf Strnad. She has a love/hate relationship with Mel. The bitchy description by Amy of eating a slap-up meal in front of the newly skinny Mel as she “turns over a couple of lettuce leaves” is hilarious. Amy’s flaws should make her the worst candidate as a private investigator, but she is a clever young lady who proves to be surprisingly good at solving problems.

The historical information in this novel has been well researched, drawing upon the real art haul found in 2010 in the Munich apartment of Cornelius Gurlitt, son of an art dealer known to have dealings with the Nazis during the second world war. I enjoyed the pace of the story which was fast, yet also mindful of having an elderly man as one of the main characters. The network of deceit and corruption took the tale through Europe and back to the UK, showing the extent of the spread of the international underworld. Ms Edmunds painted a vivid picture of historic Europe, alongside the contemporary world of sleek lines and minimalism – for instance Amy’s flat and the offices in London.

I always say it, but I don’t wish to give away any spoilers….so I will conclude that this is a really enjoyable, pacy thriller with some fantastic main characters, humour, danger and cunning. Definitely worth a read – although I would personally read the first two books for a proper background! 4 stars!
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Lizanne Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling adventure in Prague with an indomitable heroine
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
It is exhilarating to meet “Crazy Amy” once more, trying to pick up her life again by using her financial and legal expertise to help 83-year-old George stake his claim to a valuable Picasso painting, recently rediscovered. Believing that it belonged to his Art collector father before he was murdered in 1939, George travels to Prague accompanied by Amy, not realising that there are others with a similar mission who will stop at nothing to get hold of the picture.

Still in shock from a recent tragedy, Amy appears to be in control, but that little voice still pops up questioning her competence, while Mel, one of her erstwhile betrayers turns up, claiming friendship. Amy is haunted by reminders of the horrors of her childhood, but she seems to be making progress in her task. It is possible that both Mel and Amy might find romance in Prague, but first they need to stay alive.

The complex plot, deception and danger, make for an exciting narrative and Amy’s insightful analysis of the weaknesses of other characters raises a smile. We really shouldn’t like Amy; she drinks too much, lacks patience and shows intellectual arrogance, but she is addicted to adrenalin, walking head on into every situation bravely, with a plan which may or may not work. Some call her crazy, but Amy is trying to cope with her demons by helping others and proving her worth. Another great adventure with this indomitable anti-heroine.
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Terry Tyler
4.0 out of 5 stars Intricate Thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2018
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In this third book in the Crazy Amy series, Amy travels to Prague to help 84 year old George Smithies recover a Picasso painting last seen in 1939, and help him find his way through the maze of Czech art restitution law. The situation is a complex one, as there is mystery surrounding family ties, and right of ownership is not straightforward. Amy and George meet up with Beresford, an art historian to whom Amy takes an immediate dislike, and her old 'frenemy', Mel. It soon transpires that Amy and George are not the only ones interested in the painting, which puts Amy in great danger.

The amount of research that has gone into this book is evident, with much about the history and culture of the Czech Republic that I found most interesting; I like novels that teach me about other countries.

Amy is oddly likable, even though she shouldn't be; she's snobbish and judgemental with a hell of a chip on her shoulder (and I couldn't forgive her for dragging poor, reluctant George out for a walk on their first night in freezing cold Prague!), but there's something about the way she's so honest about herself that makes her endearing. Her emotional dilemmas, even just the seemingly trivial ones like whether or not she ought to sleep with a man who attracts her and how to get rid of the excess five pounds around her middle, make her seem very real.

...though maybe not always so self-aware: ' "..Amy, did anyone ever suggest you might have a problem with alcohol?" "Yes", I snapped, "the idiots at the Priory".' I love that! Her bitchy-aside-a-minute relationship with chavvy gold digger Mel is beautifully illustrated in its oneupmanship; I think observation about people's motivations and insecurities is a real strength of this author, and I'd love to see more of it in future books.

Still battling through the difficulties caused by her psychological problems, Amy makes some candid statements: 'Everyone pretends there's no stigma against mental health issues, like everyone pretends there's no sexism or racism. But it's still bubbling away beneath the surface and ... people will find a cogent, lawful reason for denying me a job ... That's the way it is'

I liked that this novel was less overtly fast-paced than the previous one, with more 'downtime'. It's cleverly structured, and I'm sure it will be appreciated by readers who like to immerse themselves in thrillers with complicated plots, and anyone with an interest in said plot's subject matter, ie, the restitution of valuable works of art.
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EllaNoel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2021
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I loved this! I have read both books in the Crazy Amy series and they keep getting better. In this unusual and original take on the last novel, amateur sleuth, Amy, is drawn to Prague, teaming up with George Smithies (80 year dad of her odious ex boss), to track down a Picasso, believed to be owned by his family but missing since 1939. The laws on restitution are complex. The author has done extensive research, history unpicked to uncover a path of clues, from the Nazi looting of art, to the vested interests of other unknown parties. Amy's character may be flawed, yet I can't help liking her no nonsense approach to each new catastrophe; witty and bitchy in equal measures, she takes no crap, is courageous, determined and unstoppable. As I ploughed through this fast paced, thoroughly nail-biting thriller, there was so much double-crossing and skullduggery it was hard to know who was on whose side. But the story is great, pulls you in and keeps you turning the pages and I particularly loved the Prague setting.
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Bobbie
4.0 out of 5 stars A cleverly plotted, fun read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2019
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In this third (stand-alone) book in the ‘Crazy Amy’ financial thriller series, Amy travels to Prague to help an old man recover a Picasso painting, last seen in 1939 and coveted by several collectors. Someone is trying to kill her, but who? And where is the painting? A cleverly plotted story, with unexpected twists and reversals and a heroine as troubled, unstable and endearing as ever, not least to a Bohemian prince, who, Amy hopes, isn’t the villain... A fun read.
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garry
4.0 out of 5 stars You need to start at book one. Then read all three back to back
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2018
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This is a fabulous series. Why? Because it is different. Fiscally based adventures. Naturally there is a flawed heroine, she has money, a booze problem, a policeman allie/enenmy/boyfriend and a nice car... Standard hero material.
But she is slightly daft, vulnerable and definitely no super hero. She blunders in. No one takes her seriously, and she solves the mysteries. I'm waiting for more.
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Eugene
5.0 out of 5 stars I really loved the book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2018
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I really loved the book, although I nearly missed an important deadline because of it. I simply could not stop reading until I finished it. Am I developing an addiction to the Crazy Amy thrillers? I hope the author delivers on her promise and we will have Book 4 in 2019.
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