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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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i love the characters, the location and auction house setting. Great voice acting too

perfect cosy crime!

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A very enjoyable book, hope the series continues. Interesting characters and good storyline. Certainly leaves room for expansion, Stamford is an ideal setting.

Highly enjoyable

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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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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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Nothing to dislike about this book. About to read 2nd book in series which I hope there will be many

Really good story and narration

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