And Then There Was the One - by Martha Waters (Paperback)

About the Book

"From Martha Waters, the author of the "enchanting" (Entertainment Weekly) Regency Vows series, a new historical romance set in 1930s England with a murder mystery twist. In a quaint village in the Cotswolds, Georgiana Radcliffe has accidentally become an amateur detective after helping solve four murders in a single year. When the chairman of the village council turns up dead, everyone agrees with the official ruling of a heart attack, but Georgie can't help but suspect that the council chairman is a fifth victim. Now, murder tourists are flocking from around the country, in hopes of becoming sleuths themselves. Along with her reporter friend, she reaches out to a famous London detective for assistance in ascertaining why they have become a magnet for murder. But the fancy detective is simply too busy-or can't be bothered-to help, and instead dispatches his secretary, Sebastian Fletcher-Ford-a posh womanizer who, truthfully, is just trying to get out of his hair, much to practical, no-nonsense Georgie's dismay. But as they investigate in the charming Buncombe-upon-Woolly-with plentiful scones, sheep on the village green, and murder tourists at every turn-Georgie finds that her previous assessment of Sebastian may have been wrong, and rather than solving a murder, she may be solving for love instead"--

Book Synopsis

From Martha Waters, the author of the "enchanting" (Entertainment Weekly) Regency Vows series, a new historical romance set in 1930s England with a murder mystery twist.

In a quaint village in the Cotswolds, Georgiana Radcliffe has accidentally become an amateur detective after helping solve four murders in a single year. When the chairman of the village council turns up dead, everyone agrees with the official ruling of a heart attack, but Georgie can't help but suspect that the council chairman is a fifth victim. Now, murder tourists are flocking from around the country, in hopes of becoming sleuths themselves.

Along with her reporter friend, she reaches out to a famous London detective for assistance in ascertaining why they have become a magnet for murder. But the fancy detective is simply too busy--or can't be bothered--to help, and instead dispatches his secretary, Sebastian Fletcher-Ford--a posh womanizer who, truthfully, is just trying to get out of his hair, much to practical, no-nonsense Georgie's dismay. But as they investigate in the charming Buncombe-upon-Woolly--with plentiful scones, sheep on the village green, and murder tourists at every turn--Georgie finds that her previous assessment of Sebastian may have been wrong, and rather than solving a murder, she may be solving for love instead.

Review Quotes

"A romance/historical mystery mashup featuring grumpy, whipsmart heroine and a foppish, charming hero set in the Cotswolds? Somehow Martha fit all of my favorite things into And Then There Was The One. The writing and humor feel both timeless and refreshingly modern, and I enjoyed every moment I got to spend hunting for clues with these delightful characters (especially Egg the beagle). I can't wait to shout about this one to everyone who will listen!"
--Sarah Adler, USA Today bestselling author of Finders Keepers

"And Then There Was The One charmed me from the moment I picked it up! Equal parts sparkling romance and delightfully cozy mystery, this book was a treat from start to finish. Martha Waters is at the top of her game!"
--Jilly Gagnon, author of What If It's You?

About the Author

Martha Waters is the author of And Then There Was the One, Christmas Is All Around, and the Regency Vows series, which includes To Have and to Hoax, To Love and to Loathe, To Marry and to Meddle, To Swoon and to Spar, and To Woo and to Wed. Originally from South Florida, she is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently lives in London.