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- A humorous cozy set in the picturesque surroundings of Cornwall starring Cambridge DCI Arthur St. Just and his fiancée Portia De'Ath.
- Author(s): G M Malliet
- 240 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
- Series Name: St. Just Mysteries
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DCI Arthur St. Just and Portia De'Ath visit the quiet village of Maidsfell in Cornwall only to find it divided over plans to redevelop the seafront. After a heated meeting on the topic, Lord Bodwally, who is fiercely against the plans, is found murdered. St. Just finds himself compelled to investigate, but what secrets are hidden in Maidsfell?Book Synopsis
A humorous cozy set in the picturesque surroundings of Cornwall starring Cambridge DCI Arthur St. Just and his fiancée Portia De'Ath. To celebrate their engagement, DCI Arthur St. Just and Portia De'Ath visit the quiet village of Maidsfell in Cornwall. Upon arriving they find the villagers in an uproar over plans to redevelop the local seafront. The fishermen want to build a new slipway to aid their business, but many residents worry it will spoil the view for the tourists who help drive the economy. After a heated village meeting on the issue, St. Just overhears an argument involving Lord Bodwally - an unpopular aristocrat staunchly opposed to the plans. Later, Bodwally's lifeless body is discovered. It's murder. Although Bodwally was disliked, who'd go so far as to kill him? St. Just, although an outsider from Cambridge, feels compelled to help local authorities investigate. Is Bodwally's death linked to the seafront, his suspect business dealings, or a secret from the past? One thing is certain, the fallout threatens to change Maidsfell forever . . .Review Quotes
'Low-key, highly professional work right up to the unmasking of the surprisingly well-hidden killer' -Kirkus Reviews 'Malliet draws the reader in with elegant prose and distinctive characters' -Publishers Weekly
'For fans of old-fashioned cozies' -Booklist
'Longtime cozy fans will be reminded of golden age classics starring Dorothy Sayers' Harriet Vane and Edmund Crispin's Gervase Fen. Malliet's writing is both smooth and elegant and her humor delicious. The reader who hasn't yet discovered Malliet's St. Just mystery series has a real treat in store' -Booklist Starred Review of Death at the Ama Mater 'Fans of Dorothy Sayers' novels and other Golden Age British mysteries will enjoy this contemporary salute' -Library Journal on Death at the Alma Mater
Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: St. Just Mysteries
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: Severn House
Theme: Police Procedural
Format: Hardcover
Author: G M Malliet
Language: English
Street Date: January 4, 2022
TCIN: 84659608
UPC: 9780727850386
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-9686
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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