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Death at the Auction

The Stamford Mysteries, Book 1

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Death at the Auction

By: E. C. Bateman
Narrated by: Ciaran Saward
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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.

©2022 E. C. Bateman (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Detective Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery Small Town & Rural Women Sleuths Women's Fiction

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Wasn’t sure whether I really wanted to get this book but I am so pleased I did. I love the way Ciaran Saward narrated it. A really good murder mystery in my opinion. I will be keen to listen to another by E C Bateman

What a surprise!

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Was a great opening book, lots of things happening and got to know the characters, will be looking out for next one

Really enjoyed this one

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An enjoyable story with plenty of twists and turns set in a town I have fond memories of.

Recollections of Stamford

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In my experience, “cosy crime” can either be a very enjoyable story or… a bit naff. This is one that belongs strongly in the first camp! Brilliantly performed, I know I will finish it today and just wish I had the next one in the series to slip right into!

I am only half way through but don’t want it to end!

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Really enjoyed listening/ reading this, plenty of good characters brought to life in this Auction room mystery. First the of a series and a great start. Likeable dour Yorkshire Sergeant Pettifer and Felicia Grant eventually get to the bottom of this cosy murder mystery with help from her family and friends Recommend this, great listen by great narrator.

Really good enjoyable gentle Murder Mystery

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Interesting characters in a lovely market town setting. Excellent narration. Looking forward to more in this series.

Excellent whodunnit

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Really enjoyed this and want to see how the series develops but can’t as no more audiobooks! Please record more! Highly recommended by an avid fan of cosy crime.

Brilliant, engaging, fun and clever

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The perfect story to escape to during a London rush hour commute! Very easy to listen to

Enjoyable

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It’s a good read, with twists and turns to keep you guessing who did it ! I enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who wants a light but intriguing mystery story.

An intriguing story !

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Had me caught with the introduction. Great characters. All believable. Plot twists in a good way. Enjoyed the narration

Great setting. Real characters and plot twists

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