In a busy outdoor market, in broad daylight, an apparently ordinary woman is gunned down by a professional assassin. Twelve years later, the killer is back with a new target – and a mysteriously sinister employer…

What secrets could a father leave behind?
A gripping, high-stakes thriller that seamlessly blends espionage, mystery, and intense suspense, The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Sophie Allard, a promising jet pilot cadet at a prestigious military academy, finds her world shattered when she’s summoned to the Commander’s office with devastating news—her estranged father has died in a mysterious lab explosion at their family estate.

What begins as a routine investigation soon spirals into something far more dangerous.

As Sophie delves deeper into the secrets surrounding her father’s death, she uncovers hidden truths that threaten not only her career but her life. Unraveling a web of deception and betrayal, Sophie discovers that her father’s involvement with a powerful and shadowy organization—the Third Estate—could hold the key to both her survival and her downfall.

With an assassin hunting her every step and the enigmatic Grey Lady pulling the strings behind the scenes, Sophie must navigate a perilous landscape of secrets, lies, and danger.

This fast-paced thriller is perfect for fans of complex conspiracies, strong female protagonists, and unpredictable twists. If you love novels that combine action, suspense, and mystery, The Third Estate is your next must-read.

Will Sophie uncover the truth—before it’s too late?

• Listing ID: 29155
• Titles of All Books: The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor
• Author's Name: D R Berlin
• Your Email Address: Debbie.BerlinMD@gmail.com
• About the Author: D.R. Berlin is an award-winning author, U.S. Army veteran, and General Surgeon with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Writing minor from MIT. A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, her career in high-pressure environments fuels the pulse-pounding suspense and authentic detail in The Third Estate: Secrets of the Manor. Berlin combines her scientific expertise and love of storytelling to deliver a gripping, intricate thriller that keeps readers on edge. Drafted as the unofficial photographer of her children’s sports teams, she has been affectionally dubbed the “Mamarazzi.”
  
  Follow her on Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/53884857.D_R_Berlin
• URL of the book's purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Estate-Secrets-Manor/dp/1977279023/ref=sr_1_1
• Awards, reviews, press releases, and other relevant information: AWARDS
  
  1. Chanticleer International Book Awards 2023 – Finalist Clue Division – Thriller & Suspense Fiction
  https://www.chantireviews.com/2024/02/27/the-2023-clue-book-awards-finalists-for-suspense-thrillers/
  
  2. The International Firebird Book Award 2024 – 2nd Quarter – 2nd Place
  https://www.speakuptalkradio.com/2nd-quarter-2024-firebird-book-award-winners/
  
  3. New York Book Festival 2024 – Unpublished Honorable Mention
  http://dailyworldreporter.com/entertainment/2024-new-york-book-ffestival-names-on-the-rocks-for-top-honors/
  
  4. Literary Titan Gold Book Award
  https://literarytitan.com/?s=the+third+estATE+secrets+of+the+manor
  
  5. Books Shelf Book Cover Contest Winner – Readers’ Choice August 2024
  https://www.booksshelf.com/book-cover-contest
  
  6. Outstanding Creator Awards Summer 2024 – Third Place Thriller, Third Place Military Thriller, Honorable Mention: Best Character, Best Supporting Character, Best Villain
  https://www.outstandingcreator.com/winners--2024-summer-contest.html
  
  7. Hollywood Book Festival 2024 – Unpublished Winner
  http://dailyworldreporter.com/entertainment/hollywood-book-festival-2024-names-1968-as-top-book/
  
  8. Paris Book Festival 2024 - Unpublished Winner
  http://dailyworldreporter.com/entertainment/paris-book-festival-honors-vietnam-war-novel/
  
  9. Page Turner Writing Award Finalist 2024
  https://pageturnerawards.com/2024-writing-award-finalists
  
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  Page Turner Writing Award Longlist 2024
  https://pageturnerawards.com/2024-writing-award-longlist
  
  10. Halloween Book Festival 2024 Runner-Up Wild Card Division
  https://www.halloweenbookfestival.com/
  
  11. American Writing Awards
  Finalist Fiction Mystery / Suspense
  Finalist Fiction Best Cover Design
  https://americanwritingawards.com/american-writing-awards
  
  12. Literary Global Book Award
  Finalist Best Book Cover
  Finalist Best Debut Novel
  Finalist Thriller / Adventure
  Winner – Young Adult
  https://literaryglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2024-LITERARY-GLOBAL-BOOK-AWARDS-1.pdf
  
  13. New England Book Festival 2024 Winner Unpublished
  https://www.newenglandbookfestivals.com/
  
  14. South California Book Festival 2024 Honorable Mention General Fiction
  https://www.southerncaliforniabookfestival.com/
  
  15. Atlas of Stories Award - https://atlasofstories.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/book-review-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  16. Beyond Boundaries Reads Book Award - https://beyondboundariesreads.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/review-of-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  17. Booknomad Tales Five Stars Award - https://booknomadtales.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/book-review-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  18. Spotlyts Story Award - https://spotlyts.com/2025/01/02/spotlyts-story-awardee-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  19. BREW Seal of Excellence / BREW Readers' Choice Award Shortlist
  https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/brew-seal-of-excellence-recipients/
  
  
  20. NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner for Fall 2024 – YA
  https://www.bookmarketingprofits.com/PinnacleAwardsFall2024.html
  
  
  
  Reviews
  1. Chanticleer Book Reviews 5 stars
  https://www.chantireviews.com/reviews/
  
  2. Readers’ Favorites 5 stars
  https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-third-estate
  
  3. The Prairies Book Review
  https://theprairiesbookreview.com/?p=19580&=1
  
  4. BookView Review 5 stars
  https://bookviewreview.com/2024/07/02/bookview-review-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  5. Literary Titan
  https://literarytitan.com/?s=the+third+estate+
  
  6. Midwest Book Review
  https://www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/sep_24.htm#suziehousley
  
  7. Book Nerdection Review
  https://booknerdection.com/the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin-book-review/
  
  8. Maincrest Media Review
  https://reviews.maincrestmedia.com/the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  9. Direct Book Review
  https://www.florenceosmund.com/direct-book-reviews
  
  10. Independent Book Review
  https://independentbookreview.com/category/starred-reviews/
  
  11. Reader Views Book Reviews
  https://readerviews.com/reviews/the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-berlin/
  
  12. Best Thrillers
  https://bestthrillers.com/the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-an-electrifying-action-thriller-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  13. Indie Reader
  https://indiereader.com/book_review/the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor/
  
  14. BREW Books, Reviews, and Everything Written
  https://thechrysalisbrewproject.com/2025/01/02/book-review-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  15. Atlas of Stories Award - https://atlasofstories.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/book-review-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  16. Beyond Boundaries Reads Book Award - https://beyondboundariesreads.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/review-of-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  
  17. Booknomad Tales Five Stars Award - https://booknomadtales.wordpress.com/2025/01/01/book-review-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  18. Spotlyts Story Award - https://spotlyts.com/2025/01/02/spotlyts-story-awardee-the-third-estate-secrets-of-the-manor-by-d-r-berlin/
  
  Press Release
  https://www.openpr.com/news/3777029/award-winning-author-d-r-berlin-releases-her-debut-novel
• Genre: Fiction Mystery / Thriller / Suspense
• Did you love reading books when you were little? Why or why not?: A good book can take you to the peak of a mountain, swim the deepest sea, rocket off to far away lands, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
• At what age did you start reading books? What were your best memories of that time?: For as long as I can remember, I have been reading books. Best memories include the time spent together with my family.
• What was the first book you loved reading? Why?: "And then there were none" by Agatha Christie.
  
  A masterful tale of misdirection and hidden clues.
• When did you first think about writing your first book? Why?: I minored in Writing in college and The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor has been swimming in my head for years. Now that Mom’s Taxi is officially closed and my presence is no longer needed in the stands on the soccer or football fields, I have the time to devote to realizing my dream. Since the first day I started to outline the story, the words have flooded the pages like a tsunami, and haven’t stopped. This book is the first in a series. I chased a dream and now am a self-published author. I set my goals high and work every day to achieve them.
• What was the greatest obstacle you've encountered when you were writing your book? What made you overcome it?: It took me about a year to finish my first draft. When I first started, I had placed clues and descriptions early in the novel in anticipation for the great reveal at the end. I researched several topics and left specific details, like the color of the smoke and the smell of the fire. Later in the novel, at the time of the reveal, I was baffled with why I wrote it the way I did. I had to go back and re-research my clues to find the answers. Lesson learned. Document the answers of the clues when I write them. During one of my many revisions, I realized that I needed an addition character, not currently in the book, to notice a specific detail and comment on it. I had to go back to the beginning and add in this character in the appropriate chapters in order for the character to notice the important detail at the end. The most important change from earlier drafts was that, in the end, in a believable situation, Sophie has to find a way to save herself. You will just have to read the novel to find out how!
• What pieces of advice can you give aspiring authors? What worked for you?: A friend of mine at work recently stopped me in the hallway and said, "Thank you." I said for what? She said she was following me on Facebook and watching my journey from afar. She thought, "I can do that too." She also wrote a book and told me I gave her the motivation to not only finish it, but self publish. If I could do it, she could too.
  
  If you think you can or you think you can't, your right. Think you can, and anything is possible.
  
  My advice? The only person you have control over you is you. Set a goal, reach for the stars, and enjoy the journey along the way.
• Who are the authors or what are the books that had the greatest influence in your own writing? Why?: I love Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes. Timeless classics!!!
• What are your current or future writing plans? What can readers further expect from you?: The Third Estate Secrets of the Manor is the first in The Third Estate Series. I'm currently working on the second book.
• Do you offer a free book copy to interested readers?: No

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