Martin Faith

A brand new Golden Age cosy crime mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller Faith Martin.‘Brilliant characters that leap off the page’ The Sun on Murder by CandlelightYorkshire, 1926. Gentleman ghost-hunter Arbuthnot ''Arbie'' Swift and his old friend Val arrive at Cleeves Lea Manor, looking forward to the promise of a lavish weekend party.The lady of the house, an avid reader of Arbie’s books, is eager to show him off to her distinguished guests. Amidst the festivities, Arbie is also tasked with investigating rumours of a ‘ghost train spitting fire’ for the third instalment of the increasingly popular (to Arbie’s great surprise) Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-hunting.But when the guests start dying, Arbie instead finds himself thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. With time running out, will he and Val be able to uncover the trut? raise for the Val and Arbie Mysteries:‘Amuses and intrigues in equal measure’ Daily Mail‘A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary’ J.M. Hall ‘A charming and clever take on a locked room murder’ Sarah Yarwood-Lovett ‘A wonderful Wodehousian world of intrigue and suspicion and a tricky puzzle to solve.’ Helena Dixon ‘All the ingredients of a classic mystery – engaging characters and an impossible crime. The story races along like a runaway locomotive… enormous fun.’ Orlando Murrin‘A beautiful written 1920’s murder mystery series full of fun, wit and red herrings’ Anita Davison''The perfect "country house" murder mystery. The book is terrific fun.'' Jane Bettany''We devoured this whoddunit in one sitting!'' Bella''With murder, intrigue, and ghostly happenings, this will satisfy cosy crime fans.'' Heat

''A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder.'' THE SUNThe new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.One of these guests has a date with death…Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-and-coming resort of Galton-next-the-Sea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered when one of the guests is found dead.The body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val.Familiar with Val and Arbie’s previous experience in solving puzzling crimes, the bride asks the pair to investigate. They quickly discover that the victim had no shortage of enemies, and many of the guests are up to no good. But who is simply hiding a secret, and who is hiding murde? eaders have fallen in love with The Last Word is Death''Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ ?????''This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!''?????''It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ ?????

''A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder.'' THE SUNThe new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.One of these guests has a date with death…Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-and-coming resort of Galton-next-the-Sea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered when one of the guests is found dead.The body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val.Familiar with Val and Arbie’s previous experience in solving puzzling crimes, the bride asks the pair to investigate. They quickly discover that the victim had no shortage of enemies, and many of the guests are up to no good. But who is simply hiding a secret, and who is hiding murde? eaders have fallen in love with The Last Word is Death''Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ ?????''This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!''?????''It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ ?????

Prosluněný Oxford zdrtí zpráva o tragédii, když je v řece nalezena mrtvola studenta. Policistka Trudy Lovedayová spolu s koronerem Clementem Ryderem se ujímají případu, u něhož je jasné, že nebude ani trochu jednoduchý. Svědci zarytě mlčí, vyšetřovatelé sledují jednu falešnou stopu za druhou a pověst oblíbeného studenta začíná vykazovat povážlivé trhliny…

Prosluněný Oxford zdrtí zpráva o tragédii, když je v řece nalezena mrtvola studenta. Policistka Trudy Lovedayová spolu s koronerem Clementem Ryderem se ujímají případu, u něhož je jasné, že nebude ani trochu jednoduchý. Svědci zarytě mlčí, vyšetřovatelé sledují jednu falešnou stopu za druhou a pověst oblíbeného studenta začíná vykazovat povážlivé trhliny…

V úvodním díle detektivní série, zasazené do malebného prostředí Oxfordu 60. let dvacátého století, se mladá policistka Trudy dostává po boku obávaného koronera Clementa Rydera ke své první vraždě. Jde o podivné úmrtí psychicky nevyrovnané ženy. Zbytek oddělení mezitím vyšetřuje sérii zločinů spojených s místním podnikatelem. Doktor Ryder se ale nemůže zbavit dojmu, že spolu oba případy souvisí.

V úvodním díle detektivní série, zasazené do malebného prostředí Oxfordu 60. let dvacátého století, se mladá policistka Trudy dostává po boku obávaného koronera Clementa Rydera ke své první vraždě. Jde o podivné úmrtí psychicky nevyrovnané ženy. Zbytek oddělení mezitím vyšetřuje sérii zločinů spojených s místním podnikatelem. Doktor Ryder se ale nemůže zbavit dojmu, že spolu oba případy souvisí.