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Death at the Auction
The Stamford Mysteries (Book 1)
- Author
- E. C. Bateman
- Narrator
- Ciaran Saward
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 November 2022
- Run Time
- 11 hours 41 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 reviews)
What to expect
Murder stalks the cobbles in England’s finest Georgian town…
When an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family’s auction house in Stamford, she vows it’ll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealed—the body of her father’s business rival, murdered during the packed sale!
Soon, Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect―including her.
As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secrets…
Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com
Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books…Beautifully set in the gorgeous Stamford, this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses’ ★★★★★
‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery’ ★★★★★
‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m pleased to see this is the start of a series, I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ★★★★★
‘Mystery and intrigue…written by a talented and gifted author’ ★★★★★
‘An absorbing murder mystery…Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus’ ★★★★★
‘A fun read that kept me reading through to the end…certainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer’ ★★★★★
Critics Review
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‘The action at an auction is truly inspired…I don't live too far from Stamford and I love the idea that its sleepy yet glorious appearance hides some nefarious goings on’ ★★★★★
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‘Love how punchy the start of this is…up there in terms of close knit communities, tension and surprises aplenty’★★★★
User Reviews
Book 4.0
Narration 4.5
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5.0 5.0
Excellent listen. Several twists which make it
Would recommend this 100pctNigel Tansley 2023-11-18 -
3.0 3.0
3⭐=Average Read.
I live in a village two miles from Stamford, where this story was set. It was great to be able to picture all of the quaint streets, architecture, history, shops and the river. RCB did a great job on this.
As for the plot...I thought it was a bit long-winded and didn't always hold my attention. There were a lot of characters to digest.
I usually prefer a physical book, but listened to this one, so maybe that was why it didn't grasp my attention. All said, it was perfectly readable.Julie7 2023-08-25
Details
- Author
- E. C. Bateman
- Narrator
- Ciaran Saward
- Duration
- 11 hours 41 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008579104
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
- Rating
- 4.0(4 reviews)
- Narration
- 4.5(4 reviews)
Synopsis
A brilliant whodunnit mystery perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! Murder stalks the cobbles in England’s finest Georgian town… When an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family’s auction house in Stamford, she vows it’ll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealed—the body of her father’s business rival, murdered during the packed sale! Soon, Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect―including her. As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secrets… Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: ‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books…Beautifully set in the gorgeous Stamford, this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses’ ★★★★★ ‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery’ ★★★★★ ‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m pleased to see this is the start of a series, I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ★★★★★ ‘Mystery and intrigue…written by a talented and gifted author’ ★★★★★ ‘An absorbing murder mystery…Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus’ ★★★★★ ‘A fun read that kept me reading through to the end…certainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer’ ★★★★★
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