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The Last Word Is Death

By: Faith Martin
Narrated by: John Hopkins
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Summary

 'A cosy romp of cream teas, double-barrelled names and murder.' THE SUN The new book in the Val and Arbie mysteries from the multi-million-copy selling author Faith Martin.

One of these guests has a date with death…

Arbuthnot ‘Arbie’ Swift arrives at Dashwood House, a glamorously modern hotel in the up-and-coming resort of Galton-next-the-Sea, but all plans for a relaxing stay are scuppered when one of the guests is found dead.

The body is found in the writing room, the victim part of a set visiting the seaside town for an engagement party, which happens to include Arbie’s old friend, Val.

Familiar with Val and Arbie’s previous experience in solving puzzling crimes, the bride asks the pair to investigate. They quickly discover that the victim had no shortage of enemies, and many of the guests are up to no good. But who is simply hiding a secret, and who is hiding murder?

Readers have fallen in love with The Last Word is Death

'Absolutely gorgeous storytelling with characters and setting perfect for the time frame’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This one is perfect for readers who love Agatha Christie-style stories and cosy murder mysteries. A great second book!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It has the hallmarks of an Agatha Christie mystery’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2025 Faith Martin (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers Amateur Sleuths Cosy Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers Literature & Fiction Mystery Thriller & Suspense Crime

Critic reviews

'The perfect "country house" murder mystery, written in a style reminiscent of the great mysteries of the golden age. The book is terrific fun. A sassy pair of sleuths, quaint seaside setting, puzzling murder, and a guest list of larger-than-life suspects.. delightfully entertaining.' Jane Bettany, author of the Violet Brewster mysteries
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Love this series. Great characters and story line. Can't wait for the next book.

Another fantastic listen

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if you want to listen to something that's charming, amusing and that keeps you guessing 'Who dunnit' to the end, then this is surely for you. i would say it's where PG Wodehouse meets Agatha Christie, so if you know and enjoy the works of these two authors then this book is just the ticket. The voices of the reader for each character are fun and the book is a hoot. Although it contains murder, there's nothing particularly nasty in it so it's suitable for the whole family to enjoy.

Amusing and engaging

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Really enjoyed this book . As I did the first one . Looking for an easy listen this is your book ,

Lovely story

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Really enjoyed this book as a follow up to the first. Really like the narrator and his voice is perfect match to the story

Great story, great narrator

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In keeping with the period …..my review title fits well !
Really enjoying a second outing with our amateur sleuth and his sidekick .
I rather think it comes over best as an audible book ……the voices take you
easily into the period of time - which is needed to really enjoy these I think.
Intriguing story and very satisfying too . Hope there are more to come .

A RIPPING YARN !

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