{"product_id":"9780008590017","title":"Murder by Candlelight: A gripping new historical cozy crime mystery series for 2025, from the author of the Hillary Greene and Ryder \u0026 Loveday series (The Val \u0026 Arbie Mysteries, Book 1)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne suspicious death. Two amateur sleuths. And an utterly impossible crime…\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NUMBER ONE ebook bestseller!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Amuses and intrigues in equal measure… a splendid start to what promises to be a long-running series’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**************************************************\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cotswolds, 1924.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the Old Forge in the quiet village of Maybury-in-the-Marsh a cry of anguish rings out: lady of the house Amy Phelps has been discovered dead. But with all the windows and doors to her room locked from inside, how – and by whom – was she killed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift finds himself in the unlikely position of detective. The celebrated author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gentleman’s Guide to Ghost-Hunting\u003c\/em\u003e is staying at the Old Forge to investigate a suspected spectre, but now the more pressing matter of Amy’s murder falls to him too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith old friend Val, he soon uncovers a sorry tale of altered wills, secret love affairs and tragic losses – and plenty of motives for murder. When events take another sinister turn, Arbie must find the killer, fast. And to do so will mean cracking a most perfectly plotted crime…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Appeal\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Marlow Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e, don’t miss this stunning new series from the multi-million bestselling author!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e*************************************************\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReaders LOVE \u003cem\u003eMurder by Candlelight\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eI absolutely loved this\u003c\/strong\u003e… The story grabbed me from the beginning and \u003cstrong\u003eI devoured it.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The \u003cstrong\u003eperfect village mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e. A golden-age world with an energy that is totally contemporary.’ J.M. Hall, author of \u003cem\u003eA Spoonful of Murder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully constructed puzzle… \u003c\/strong\u003eI so hope this will be the start of a series.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant characters\u003c\/strong\u003e that leap off the page.' \u003cem\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Very entertaining… \u003cstrong\u003eFull of red herrings, plot twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e. I thought I knew who was the killer but I was wrong.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘All the ingredients of a classic mystery… \u003cstrong\u003eenormous fun\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Orlando Murrin, author of \u003cem\u003eKnife Skills for Beginners\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eWhat an utterly delightful and clever mystery\u003c\/strong\u003e… I highly recommend this book.’ Reader reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fabulous romp… witty, devious, fast paced and totally absorbing' \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ePeople's Friend\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eTerrifically good, and just great fun!\u003c\/strong\u003e… All of the clues are provided, but so are a number of very good red herrings… \u003cstrong\u003eI can’t wait to see more of Arbie and Val\u003c\/strong\u003e.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eWOW. I loved this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolutely perfect! This is the book I have been craving\u003c\/strong\u003e since I last read the Thursday Murder Club series!’ Reader reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a humorous twist, the amateur sleuth, Arbie Swift, dives deeper into the domestic intricacies of Maybury-in-the-Marsh, unearthing secrets that were better left buried. 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