There’s a fine art to murder… 

 Hal Mulberry has long dreamt of owning the iconic painting, Buttermere at Dawn. And now the entrepreneur has got his hands on it, he’s determined to bring it back to the Lakes where it belongs and put it on show, turning Penrith Village Hall into a cultural hotspot – with the painting at its heart.

Journalist Jason Brazel is delighted to get the exclusive. Even if his mother in law, Amita, thinks he’s making a fuss about an ugly piece of modern art. But when Amita uncovers a theory that the painting is cursed, she wonders just what Hal is bringing to their door: hex, hoax or dirty-deal?

While the great and the good gather for the unveiling, someone’s got murder on their mind. And it’s up to Jason and Amita to find who is trying to put people out of the picture … permanently.

The Village Hall Vendetta, By Jonathan Whitelaw, Read by Sid Sagar

The new Sunday Times bestseller!

‘She’s done it again, and I bet this one will be even more successful.’ Jeffrey Archer

‘Written with an incredible eye for detail of the historical setting, this wonderful romantic tale will earn your respect and keep you entertained’ Adele Parks 

 ‘If you loved Her Heart for a Compass, you will love A Most Intriguing Lady’ Sunday Times bestselling author Fern Britton

‘A rollicking, romantic tale of love and intrigue in aristocratic Victorian Scotland. Sarah Ferguson’s fascinatingly detailed novel kept me turning the pages as it’s very entertaining.’ Dame Joan Collins

‘A wonderful and colourful romance, well-researched, well-realised, and rich in historical detail. In short, another beguiling read from the Duchess of York’
Lord Julian Fellowes

‘A fantastic historical mystery with plenty of passion as you would expect from the Duchess of York. A triumph’
New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey OBE

‘Fast paced, romantic and good fun, this is a modern take on a classic period, with delightful characters to boot.’ Candis Magazine

Scandals, seduction and secrets… and one woman’s quest to uncover the truth. The most intriguing historical romance of 2023. Perfect for fans of Bridgerton. 

Wallflower Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott has a secret. Moving effortlessly unnoticed amongst the ballrooms and palaces of Queen Victoria, her sharp intelligence and keen powers of observation allow her to quietly solve society crimes – coming to the rescue of those whose pride and fortune is at stake.

Overlooked and underestimated, Mary finds missing money, recovers stolen jewellery and saves reputations. When she meets Colonel Walter Trefusis, an unlikely and spirited alliance is formed. But Mary has more than met her match in her sleuthing partner. As she battles the expectations of society and her family, Mary must follow her heart – whatever the cost…

A Most Intriguing Lady, By Sarah Ferguson Duchess of York, Read by Ell Potter and Sarah Ferguson

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Canon Daniel Clement is Rector of Champton, where he lives alongside his widowed mother - opinionated, fearless, ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey - and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.

When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.

And then Anthony Bowness - cousin to Bernard de Floures, patron of Champton - is found dead at the back of the church. As the police moves in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his community together... and catch a killer.

Murder Before Evensong

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	THE SEQUEL TO THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER MURDER BEFORE EVENSONG

CANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK...

'Champton joins St Mary Mead and Midsomer in the great atlas of fictional English villages where the crimes are as dastardly as the residents delightful' - DAMIAN BARR

It's been a few months since murder tore apart the community of Champton apart. As Canon Daniel Clement tries to steady his flock, the parish is joined with Upper and Lower Badsaddle, bringing a new tide of unwanted change. But church politics soon become the least of Daniel's problems. His mother - headstrong, fearless Audrey - is obviously up to something, something she is determined to keep from him. And she is not the only one. And then all hell breaks loose when murder returns to Champton in the form of a shocking ritualistic killing...

A Death In The Parish

‘WHAT DID I JUST READ…What a jaw dropping twist!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her… 

 Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter.

One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.

As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy’s life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy’s daughter. In fact, there’s no record of a child at all.

But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy’s missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth?

The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.

Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:
'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked…  and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Girl in the Photo, By Sam Carrington, Read by Kristin Atherton

Bruno nimmt uns mit auf einen Streifzug durch Saint-Denis, schlichtet kleine Nachbarschaftszwists und großes Gezeter am Markt und kümmert sich um allerlei missliche Angelegenheiten. Nur einmal gerät er ins Schwitzen: Als sein Freund, der Chef des beliebtesten Restaurants der Stadt, kurz vor einer großen Jubiläumsfeier ins Krankenhaus muss, bittet er Bruno, für ihn einzuspringen. Bruno zögert, atmet tief durch, krempelt die Ärmel hoch – und zaubert ein Festmahl und ganz nebenbei ein großartiges Lesevergnügen.

Bruno, chef de cuisine

Martin Walker, Bruno, Chef de cuisine. Diogenes Hörbuch 978-3-257-69529-8

Judith, Suzie, and Becks, AKA The Marlow Murder Club, are on the hunt for a killer . . . 

‘I love Robert Thorogood’s writing’ Peter James 

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Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite – also known as the queen of poisons – are found in his coffee cup, the police realise he was murdered. But who did it? And why?

The police bring Judith, Suzie and Becks in to investigate as Civilian Advisors right from the start, so they have free rein to interview suspects and follow the evidence to their heart’s content, which is perfect because Judith has no time for rules and standard procedure. But this case has the Marlow Murder Club stumped. Who would want to kill the affable Mayor of Marlow? How did they even get the poison into his coffee? And is anyone else in danger? The Marlow Murder Club are about to face their most difficult case yet . . .

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Praise for The Marlow Murder Club Mysteries:

‘Cosy crime at its best’
Crime Monthly

‘Cleverly plotted and laugh-out-loud funny’
Yours magazine 

‘The perfect cosy crime to curl up with’
Heat

The Queen of Poisons, By Robert Thorogood, Read by Nicolette McKenzie

Bruno im Sondereinsatz: Eine Gruppe alter Freunde, die sich aus dem Silicon Valley kennen, trifft sich alljährlich zu einer Urlaubswoche, diesmal im wunderschönen, luxuriösen Château de Rouffillac. Doch im Vorfeld wird einer von ihnen, Brice Kerquelin, Opfer eines mysteriösen »Unfalls«, und Bruno wird zum Schutz der kleinen Runde abgeordnet. Aber nicht nur sein Scharfsinn, sondern auch seine Kochkünste sind gefragt: In der Abgeschiedenheit des Schlosses wappnet er sich gegen Übergriffe und sorgt mit Estragonhühnchen und Tarte tatin fürs leibliche Wohl.

Im Château

Martin Walker, Im Château. Diogenes Hörbuch 978-3-257-69569-4

Growing, growing, gone… 

 Penrith, in the heart of the Lake District, is not the kind of place you can easily vanish.

Certainly not when the members of the Penrith Bingo Club are trying to track you down. But even stalwart sleuth, Amita Khatri, and her son in law, Jason, are foxed this time when a local woman tells them her husband, a mild-mannered academic has gone missing.

And he’s not the only person to disappear. Soon Amita, Jason, and irascible retired copper, Frank, are searching for more people – and some missing money to boot.

From the veg patches of Penrith to the shores of Ullswater, as Jason and Amita comb the Cumbrian countryside for clues, they soon realise they’ve stumbled a case where planting the evidence takes on a whole new meaning. And unless they can unearth some answers soon, they might be the next people to disappear…

The Garden Club Murders, By Jonathan Whitelaw, Read by Sid Sagar

Becks, very much the vicar's wife, invites her new friends, unconventional Judith and dog walker Suzie, into her immaculate home ...

Marlow Murder Club excerpt

Christina Cie has narrated over 160 audiobooks & counting; here are a few samples of her work to demonstrate her narration style (not available for any other purpose, including but not limited to AI, LLMs and speech synthesis - thank you!) 
[btw say 'Cie' like 'See' - it confuses a lot of people!]

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