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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 Crime Murder

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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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Very enjoyable. Great story with twists. Good observations of human nature and wry humour. Good characterisation. Excellent narrator.

Excellent whodunnit

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A great listen, good story and very well read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes cosy murder mysteries

Very entertaining

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it took a while for me to get into it then I couldn't stop listening, the twist at the end was not expected at all! The narration was fantastic and was well worth listening to.

Enjoyed it!

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loved the story line, all the twist and turns. what an ending couldn't believe an old lady was so devious.

Amazing story loved it

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Quite a sweet story, just a shame the narrator can only do brummie or Yorkshire accents - I’m almost certain there isn’t a huge West Mids demographic in the area.

How many brummies are there in Stamford

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interesting characters, such a lot of suspects and sense of place - look forward to next story

cosy who done it

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