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Bidding for Murder
The Stamford Mysteries (Book 3)
- Author
- E. C. Bateman
- Narrator
- Ciaran Saward
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 24 October 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 16 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Historical crime and mysteries, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss
- Rating
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
What to expect
A night of tricks, treats, and murder…
When an old school acquaintance calls on auctioneer Felicia Grant for help, she finds herself at a glittering bash at the exclusive yet mysterious Aquitaine club.
What starts as an enchanting evening of feasting and spooky traditions soon turns deadly. With the clock ticking towards midnight, Felicia finds herself in a race against time to uncover a clever killer hiding among the shadows…
Every book in The Stamford Mysteries series can be read as a standalone.
Praise for Bidding for Murder:'A delightful treat … satisfyingly twisty. Pour yourself a glass of something autumnal and settle in—this one’s a page-turner with personality' ★★★★
'A lovely cozy mystery murder … Beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive' ★★★★
'A great read for a cosy stay-at-home afternoon. I loved every minute' ★★★★
Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’ ★★★★★
‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’ ★★★★★
‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ★★★★★
‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’ ★★★★★
‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’ ★★★★★
Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com
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Details
- Author
- E. C. Bateman
- Narrator
- Ciaran Saward
- Duration
- 11 hours 16 minutes
- Release Date
- 24 October 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008785130
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Historical crime and mysteries, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss
- Rating
- 5.0(2 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(2 reviews)
Synopsis
A brilliant new whodunnit, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! A night of tricks, treats, and murder… When an old school acquaintance calls on auctioneer Felicia Grant for help, she finds herself at a glittering bash at the exclusive yet mysterious Aquitaine club. What starts as an enchanting evening of feasting and spooky traditions soon turns deadly. With the clock ticking towards midnight, Felicia finds herself in a race against time to uncover a clever killer hiding among the shadows… Every book in The Stamford Mysteries series can be read as a standalone. Praise for Bidding for Murder: 'A delightful treat … satisfyingly twisty. Pour yourself a glass of something autumnal and settle in—this one’s a page-turner with personality' ★★★★ 'A lovely cozy mystery murder … Beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive' ★★★★ 'A great read for a cosy stay-at-home afternoon. I loved every minute' ★★★★ Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: ‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’ ★★★★★ ‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’ ★★★★★ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ★★★★★ ‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’ ★★★★★ ‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’ ★★★★★ Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com
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