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Bloodshed on the Boards

The Morwenna Mutton Mysteries (Book 2)

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From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER J. R. Leigh

Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life… a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson

There is excitement in the air as the travelling theatre arrives in Seal Bay.

When The Spriggan Travelling Theatre Company arrives in Seal Bay to perform a Cornish version of King Arthur the locals flock to be entertained. But for Morwenna Mutton, sexagenarian librarian, wild swimming enthusiast and amateur sleuth, the theatre brings intrigue too. Actor and director Daniel Kitto is not the most popular member of the cast and unbeknownst to him, his role of Uther Pendragon on the opening night is to be his swansong.

In front of a horrified audience, he collapses during the dying moments of the performance in a pool of fake blood, and although the police are content that the causes of his death are natural, Morwenna isn’t so sure. And once it becomes clear that there are a number of people who stand to gain from Daniel’s death, Morwenna’s investigation takes a dangerous turn.

If you love Miss Marple and The Thursday Murder Club, then you'll love The Morwenna Mutton mysteries.

Readers love J. R. Leigh:

‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson

Lovely... a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins

Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer Bohnet

‘This was an absolute joy to read. I absolutely loved this family and all the surrounding characters in this book… I shall really look forward to the next instalment and finding out what Morwenna's next mystery will be’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘Morwenna is a new kid on the cozy crime block, and looks likely to become established as a shrewder, tougher and more compassionate contender in the literary world of amateur detectives⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Judy Leigh has created amateur sleuthing at its finest. I think the novel would make a fabulous television cosy crime drama. It was highly entertaining, most enjoyable, fun and light-hearted. I cannot wait for more of this fabulous series’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Great who dunnit read, with a good flow to it. Characters who I’d like to meet and chat to. Would definitely recommend' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Author J.R. Leigh
Narrator Jilly Bond
Series The Morwenna Mutton Mysteries
Duration 9 hours and 23 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781837514656
Format x-book®
Publisher Boldwood Books
Genre Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Fiction: mashup, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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