Murder at the Manor: A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery
- ISBN-10
- 1908917032
- ISBN-13
- 9781908917034
- Series
- Murder at the Manor
- Category
- Fiction
- Pages
- 291
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-05-01
- Publisher
- Headline
- Author
- Lesley Cookman
Description
'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' KATIE FFORDE praise for the series An addictive and unputdownable crime mystery novel perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders! Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is back for its ninth instalment! A writers' retreat reunion turns rapidly into a weekend from hell a when a lone corpse is discovered in the grounds. Steeple Martin sleuth Libby Sarjeant and her partner Ben are midway through hosting the retreat when they come across the shock finding. Even though Scotland Yard are on the case, Libby feels compelled to investigate the murder. It is on her home patch, after all! The enquiries take Libby and psychic investigator Fran Castle to historic Dorset, where they uncover a complex web of writers' jealousies. Libby uses all her wiles to get at the truth, but doesn't manage to reach it before further tragic consequences occur... ___________________________________________________________________ Praise for the bestselling series: 'What a delight this series is, and if you have not yet started to read this series you MUST!' ***** Amazon review 'An excellent read' ***** Amazon review 'If you like lady sleuths you'll love this book... up there in the Agatha Christie/M C Beaton league' ***** Amazon review 'I could not put down.... Would recommend this series to everyone' ***** Amazon review '...if you miss the good old days of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L Sayers then why not give Lesley Cookman's excellent books a go' ***** Amazon review
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