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Murder at the Palace
- Author
- Frances Evesham
- Narrator
- Charlotte Strevens
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 19 June 2026
- Run Time
- 6 hours 51 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
Have you missed super-sleuths Max and Libby?
This time they are in the beautiful historic cathedral city of Wells in Somerset solving their latest whodunnit.
When Libby Forest and her husband Max accidentally gatecrash a house-warming party at Priory Manor, the Somerset home of Major Chalfont-Smythe and his wife Dawn, they discover an odd mix of local characters.
Why has the new owner, a retired army major, invited this peculiar combination of family, old friends and new neighbours to the party?
When one of the partygoers unexpectedly dies at one of Somerset’s loveliest beauty spots, Libby finds her murder antennae quivering insistently.
Who has a motive and are more murders planned?
Can Libby and Max uncover the secrets behind the crime?
If you love Agatha Christie-style mysteries, cozy crime, clever dogs and cake, then you'll love these intriguing mysteries.
Here's what readers are saying about the series:
'This is a perfect short, cosy mystery.'
'It makes you wonder if English country villages are safe places to live. But I certainly would given half a chance.'
'With every book, I grow more fond of Libby and Exham.'
'If you like Miss Marple this amateur sleuth will enthral you.'
THE EXHAM-ON-SEA MURDER MYSTERIES:
1. Murder at the Lighthouse
2. Murder on the Levels
3. Murder on the Tor
4. Murder at the Cathedral
5. Murder at the Bridge
6. Murder at the Castle
7. Murder at the Gorge
8. Murder at the Abbey
Books in the Ham Hill Murder Mystery series by Frances Evesham
- A Village Murder
- A Racing Murder
- A Harvest Murder
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Details
- Author
- Frances Evesham
- Narrator
- Charlotte Strevens
- Duration
- 6 hours 51 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806584611
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Crime and mystery: cosy mystery, Fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
Frances Evesham is BACK with her ALL-NEW Exham-on-Sea Murder Mystery set in the small English seaside town full of quirky characters, sea air, and suspicion! 🔎 Perfect for readers of M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin.Have you missed super-sleuths Max and Libby? This time they are in the beautiful historic cathedral city of Wells in Somerset solving their latest whodunnit.When Libby Forest and her husband Max accidentally gatecrash a house-warming party at Priory Manor, the Somerset home of Major Chalfont-Smythe and his wife Dawn, they discover an odd mix of local characters.Why has the new owner, a retired army major, invited this peculiar combination of family, old friends and new neighbours to the party?When one of the partygoers unexpectedly dies at one of Somerset’s loveliest beauty spots, Libby finds her murder antennae quivering insistently.Who has a motive and are more murders planned? Can Libby and Max uncover the secrets behind the crime?If you love Agatha Christie-style mysteries, cozy crime, clever dogs and cake, then you'll love these intriguing mysteries.Here's what readers are saying about the series:'This is a perfect short, cosy mystery.''It makes you wonder if English country villages are safe places to live. But I certainly would given half a chance.''With every book, I grow more fond of Libby and Exham.''If you like Miss Marple this amateur sleuth will enthral you.'THE EXHAM-ON-SEA MURDER MYSTERIES: 1. Murder at the Lighthouse 2. Murder on the Levels 3. Murder on the Tor 4. Murder at the Cathedral 5. Murder at the Bridge 6. Murder at the Castle 7. Murder at the Gorge 8. Murder at the AbbeyBooks in the Ham Hill Murder Mystery series by Frances Evesham A Village Murder A Racing Murder A Harvest Murder
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