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Murder at Maple Grange
A Violet Brewster Mystery (Book 3)
- Author
- Jane Bettany
- Narrator
- Hannah Parker
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 June 2024
- Run Time
- 7 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Humorous fiction, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
'Perfect cozy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again!
Violet Brewster has just finished a project at local retirement village Maple Grange, when she learns that one of the residents, Phyllis Gibson, has passed away suddenly.
Violet is surprised that Phyllis left her a beautiful jewellery box in her will. When she goes to collect it, Maureen Bond, Phyllis’s best friend, tells Violet that Phyllis had become paranoid during her last days, and was convinced that someone was trying to kill her.
When Maureen is pushed off her balcony, it becomes clear that something ominous is happening at Maple Grange. Violet is certain that the clues lie within the jewellery box. As the dangerous occurrences continue, can Violet unlock its contents and uncover the killer, before someone else gets hurt?
Don't miss the third book in the Violet Brewster Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Fiona Leitch! These books can be read as part of a series or as standalones.
Praise for Jane Bettany:‘A thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful story’ Daily Mail
‘An enjoyable cozy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.’ Clare Chase
‘Jane Bettany delivers a cozy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.’ Peter Boland
‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance… what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle
‘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cozy mystery… I can't wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!’ Reader reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.’ Reader reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Praise for Jane Bettany:
'An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery set against a beautiful backdrop.’ Clare Chase
‘A thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful story’ Daily Mail
‘Jane Bettany delivers cosy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible’ Peter Boland
‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance … what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle
‘Completely compelling from the get-go, I didn’t want to put it down! Brilliant cosy mystery at its most charming best.’ Jonathan Whitelaw
‘A perfect cosy mystery with an engaging cast of characters and a beautifully drawn setting’ Roz Watkins
'If you love cozy crime/mystery books then you will not be disappointed… A book to put to the top of your ‘must read now’ pile!’ C.L. Peache
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Details
- Author
- Jane Bettany
- Narrator
- Hannah Parker
- Duration
- 7 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008589776
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Humorous fiction, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Don't miss Murder on Bluebell Hill, the next book in the series, available to pre-order now! 'Perfect cozy mystery.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An interesting story by an excellent writer…I look forward to more.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maple Grange is the perfect place to retire for the residents of Merrywell. But when a murder investigation unfolds on its grounds, Violet Brewster must dust off her sleuthing skills once again! Violet Brewster has just finished a project at local retirement village Maple Grange, when she learns that one of the residents, Phyllis Gibson, has passed away suddenly. Violet is surprised that Phyllis left her a beautiful jewellery box in her will. When she goes to collect it, Maureen Bond, Phyllis’s best friend, tells Violet that Phyllis had become paranoid during her last days, and was convinced that someone was trying to kill her. When Maureen is pushed off her balcony, it becomes clear that something ominous is happening at Maple Grange. Violet is certain that the clues lie within the jewellery box. As the dangerous occurrences continue, can Violet unlock its contents and uncover the killer, before someone else gets hurt? Don't miss the third book in the Violet Brewster Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Fiona Leitch! These books can be read as part of a series or as standalones. Praise for Jane Bettany: ‘A thoroughly enjoyable and suspenseful story’ Daily Mail ‘An enjoyable cozy, with plenty of twists and turns, and a fun glimpse into village life.’ Clare Chase ‘Jane Bettany delivers a cozy with a dash of sass – thoroughly enjoyable and utterly irresistible.’ Peter Boland ‘A murder mystery with a blossoming romance… what more could one ask for? Delicious!’ Katie Gayle ‘Murder at the Book Festival is a delightful cozy mystery… I can't wait to follow Violet and her friends in their next adventure!’ Reader reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another enjoyable and entertaining mystery in a well imagined and delightful setting, a credible and deftly drawn cast and a solid mystery at its very heart.’ Reader reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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