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Julia Bird loves the village pub quiz, but it seems one of her team won't make it to the next round alive... On the first Tuesday of each month, Julia Bird and her Agatha Quizteam teammates take part in Berrywick's village pub quiz. They take it seriously - what's the point of playing, after all, if you aren't in it to win it? But it seems someone connected with the quiz night has taken the competition to a whole new level when Lilian, the local police constable and all-round general knowledge expert, is found fatally stabbed after the evening's final round. With local DI Hayley Gibson stuck home with a broken leg and an incompetent Superintendent brought in from the nearby town, it's up to Julia to make sure the investigation stays focussed - whether they like it or not! While the police are convinced that the murderer is linked to Lilian's professional life, Julia turns her amateur sleuthing eye to suspects much closer to home. Perhaps Lilian's personal life could have something to do with the dreadful crime? When another quiz team member is attacked, Julia is finally put on the right track. But what could possibly be important - or dangerous - enough for two attendees of the pub quiz night to meet such foul ends over? Could the culprit really be among them on that busy Tuesday night? As Julia's race to identify the killer ramps up to desperate heights, she wonders, where will the murderous spree end? Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands, Murder at the Inn is a brilliantly compelling English cozy mystery. Readers are loving the Julia Bird mysteries: 'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer
A village pub quiz becomes a deadly competition when a participant is found murdered. Julia Bird, a dedicated member of the Berrywick village pub quiz team, finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation when Lilian, the local police constable and a formidable general knowledge expert, is discovered fatally stabbed. With the official police investigation hampered by a broken-legged DI and an incompetent Superintendent, Julia takes it upon herself to uncover the truth. While the police focus on Lilian's professional life, Julia suspects the motive lies closer to home, exploring Lilian's personal affairs and the dynamics within the quiz night attendees.
This cozy English murder mystery has garnered positive attention from readers who appreciate its engaging protagonist and intriguing plot. Reviewers frequently highlight Julia Bird as a lovable and compelling character, drawing comparisons to popular cozy mystery authors like M.C. Beaton and Faith Martin. The narrative's blend of village life and amateur sleuthing appears to resonate well, with readers expressing eagerness for subsequent installments in the series. The pacing and mystery elements are often cited as reasons for the book's addictive quality, making it a satisfying read for fans of the genre.
Page Count:
252
Publication Date:
2023-08-03
Publisher:
Bookouture
ISBN-10:
1803148969
ISBN-13:
9781803148960
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