EAN: 9780008590123

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One suspicious death. Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible crime... The NUMBER ONE ebook bestseller! 'Amuses and intrigues in equal measure... a splendid start to what promises to be a long-running series' Daily Mail ************************************************** The Cotswolds 1924. At the Old Forge in the quiet village of Maybury-in-the-Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the house Amy Phelps has been discovered dead. But with all the windows and doors to her room locked from inside how - and by whom - was she killed? Arbuthnot 'Arbie' Swift finds himself in the unlikely position of detective. The celebrated author of The Gentleman's Guide to Ghost-Hunting is staying at the Old Forge to investigate a suspected spectre but now the more pressing matter of Amy's murder falls to him too. With old friend Val he soon uncovers a sorry tale of altered wills secret love affairs and tragic losses - and plenty of motives for murder. When events take another sinister turn Arbie must find the killer fast. And to do so will mean cracking a most perfectly plotted crime... Perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club The Appeal and The Marlow Murder Club don't miss this stunning new series from the multi-million bestselling author! ************************************************* Readers LOVE Murder by Candlelight ! ' I absolutely loved this ... The story grabbed me from the beginning and I devoured it. ' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The perfect village mystery . A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary.' J.M. Hall author of A Spoonful of Murder ' A beautifully constructed puzzle... I so hope this will be the start of a series.' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Brilliant characters that leap off the page.' The Sun 'Very entertaining... Full of red herrings plot twists and turns . I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'All the ingredients of a classic mystery... enormous fun .' Orlando Murrin author of Knife Skills for Beginners ' What an utterly delightful and clever mystery ... I highly recommend this book.' Reader reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fabulous romp... witty devious fast paced and totally absorbing' The People's Friend ' Terrifically good and just great fun! ... All of the clues are provided but so are a number of very good red herrings... I can't wait to see more of Arbie and Val .' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' WOW. I loved this book. ' Reader review ¿¿¿¿¿ ' Absolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!' Reader reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

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