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Murder by Candlelight: The first novel in a gripping new historical cozy crime,

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Item specifics

Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Narrative Type
Genre Fiction
Type
Book
Intended Audience
N/A
ISBN
9780008590123

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins The Limited
ISBN-10
0008590125
ISBN-13
9780008590123
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16068547377

Product Key Features

Book Title
Murder by Candlelight (The Val and Arbie Mysteries, Book 1)
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Cozy, Crime
Publication Year
2024
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Author
Faith Martin
Book Series
The Val and Arbie Mysteries Ser.
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
8.1 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
Praise for Faith Martin: 'A gripping series noted for its labyrinthine plotting, stunning twists and turns, an exquisitely drawn cast of characters, and - without the help of modern technology - some wonderfully entertaining, good old-fashioned detective work' The Lancashire Post 'Absolutely loved it... The characters were some of the best I've read in a long time.' Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series 'A brilliant book! The pairing of Ryder and Loveday is a stroke of genius.' Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow and Tara Thorpe mysteries Praise for Murder by Candlelight '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 charming and clever take on a locked room murder' Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, author of The Doctor Nell Ward Mysteries 'A wonderful Wodehousian world of intrigue and suspicion and a tricky puzzle to solve.' Helena Dixon, author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries 'All the ingredients of a classic mystery - engaging characters and an impossible crime. The story races along like a runaway locomotive... enormous fun.' Orlando Murrin, author of Knife Skills for Beginners 'Brilliant characters that leap off the page.' THE SUN 'We devoured this whoddunit in one sitting!' BELLA 'With murder, intrigue, and ghostly happenings, this will satisfy cosy crime fans.' HEAT 'Her knowledge of the genre and easy writing style makes this an effortless and fun read.' MY WEEKLY 'A clever mystery.' WOMAN'S OWN 'This engaging and energetic mystery hosts an abundance of engaging characters and is great fun.' PLATINUM
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
1
Volume Number
Book 1
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Synopsis
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, 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, 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
LC Classification Number
PR6052.A7285M8 2024

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