Hemlock Bay : From the 'true master of British crime writing', a chilling and twisty Golden Age mystery
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Don''t miss the traditional murder mystery with a delightful twist from the King of classic crime, Martin Edwards- MISS WINTER IN THE LIBRARY WITH A KNIFE is available to pre-order now.
A CRITIC CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 RUNNER UP
''Martin Edwards is a true master of British crime writing'' RICHARD OSMAN
''Combines all the things I love most about crime fiction: atmospheric settings, twisty plots, intriguing characters and an unforgettable protagonist'' ELLY GRIFFITHS
TEST YOUR WITS AGAINST RACHEL SAVERNAKE!
A CLUEFINDER AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK HIGHLIGHTS 47 HINTS TO THE SOLUTION OF THE INGENIOUS PUZZLES.
Basil Palmer plans to murder a man called Louis Carson. The problem is Palmer doesn''t know anything about his victim, including where to find him.
After learning that Carson resides in a place called Hemlock Bay, Palmer travels there, posing as Dr Seamus Doyle and plotting murder along the way.
Meanwhile, after hearing a psychic has predicted a murder will take place in Hemlock Bay, amateur sleuth Rachel Savernake sets off, determined to discover the serpent that has slithered into this idyllic Eden.
When murder does occur at the resort, and after meeting a mysterious doctor called Seamus, Rachel finds herself entering a maze of intricate mysteries – just where she likes to be…
The fifth ingenious Rachel Savernake Golden Age Mystery, which can be read in any order, for fans of Ann Cleeves, Sophie Hannah and AK Benedict.
''Superbly satisfying... Golden age murder, subtly subverted period, clues galore and a hint of Gothic'' KATE GRIFFIN
''Rachel Savernake is a hero to cherish'' NICOLA UPSON
DISCOVER THE REST OF THIS INCREDIBLE SERIES
#1 GALLOWS COURT
#2 MORTMAIN HALL
#3 BLACKSTONE FELL
#4 SEPULCHRE STREET
#5 HEMLOCK BAY
Praise for Martin Edwards
''Crime fiction is blessed to have Martin Edwards.'' NEW YORK TIMES
''Highly recommended, with a touch of the gothic.'' ANN CLEEVES
''Martin Edwards celebrates and satirises the genre with wit and affection... He leaves you wanting more.'' THE TIMES
''The brilliant Savernake is a fascinatingly enigmatic character.'' WASHINGTON POST
''Martin Edwards holds his own with the best of classic crime.'' DAILY MAIL
''Reads as if Ruth Rendell were channelling Edgar Wallace.'' MICK HERRON
''If you haven’t yet discovered Martin Edwards’ books, you are in for a treat. His books are wonderful, filled with compelling characters, smart plots, great writing.'' LOUISE PENNY
Readers love Hemlock Bay!
''Thoroughly entertaining murder mystery''
''Very clever''
''I love everything about the Rachel Savernake series''
''Martin Edwards just gets better and better''
''If you love cosy crimes the likes of Miss Marple then Edwards is one you need to read right away''
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