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Murder at Waldenmere Lake

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A page-turning cosy historical murder mystery from Michelle Salter

A murder shocks the small town of Walden. And it’s only the beginning…

Hampshire, 1921. Local reporter Iris Woodmore is determined to save her beloved Waldenmere Lake from destruction.

After a bloody and expensive war, the British Army can no longer afford to keep the lake – and a deadly battle for ownership begins.

Sir Henry Ballard of London and South Western Railway has the deepest pockets and plans to build a lakeside hotel where General Cheverton’s historic mansion stands.

When the popular General is found murdered in his home, the town of Walden is in turmoil. Little do the townsfolk know that far worse is to come.

A desperate Iris tries to take on the might of the railway company and find the killer. But it appears someone will stop at nothing to win the fight for Waldenmere…

An addictive cosy murder mystery with everyone's favourite amateur sleuth. Ideal for fans of Verity Bright, Claire Gradidge and Emily Organ.

Readers are enjoying Murder at Waldenmere Lake

'A fabulously well-researched historical cosy mystery... The Iris Woodmore mysteries are fast becoming some of my favourites' M J Porter

‘A cracking addition to the series … superbly written… lots of drama, intrigue, twists and turnsGingerbookgeek

WOW!! Another fantastic addition to my favorite historical series by Michelle Salter… So many unexpected developments, twists, shocking revelations, my god!!’ thebookdecoder

‘I have fallen head over heels for this series’ Booksbybindu

‘A terrific historical cozy mystery that will keep readers gripped …With plenty of tension, intrigue and suspense, Murder at Waldenmere Lake is an addictive historical cozy mystery … perfect for Anne Perry and Verity Bright fansbookishjottings

Praise for The Iris Woodmore Mysteries:

A real page turner and couldn't put it down. So much so that I stayed up until the early hours to find out what happens’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘What a great book! I loved the characters and the ever deepening plot’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

An incredibly well-written historical mystery … interspersed with fascinating tit-bits of information both about the suffragettes and their sister organisation, the suffrage societies’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Starts well and then gets better! ’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I recommend this book to anyone who loves a twisty plot line that keeps you guessing’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘As soon as I started reading, I knew that I was reading something special … Iris Woodmore … is such a fun, feisty and determined young lady’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Excellent readBrilliant storyline’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The writer's attention to detail and historical fact was very good … The characters are well drawn and believable’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘The characters are brilliantly written and swept me along’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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