Don’t miss the brand-new installment in the fantastic Stamford Mysteries series! Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman. Who knew a harmless town fair could be so polarising – or so deadly? When auctioneer Felicia Grant’s best friend, Stamford Mayor Cassandra Lane, talked her into helping with the town’s annual Georgian Fair, she expected the worst she’d have to endure was the corset. But when the fair’s headline speaker turns up dead in the hook-a-duck pool, and more murders follow in quick succession, she finds herself investigating a serial killer for the second time in less than a year – and this time the stakes are even higher…Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:‘Ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Mystery and intrigue… written by a talented and gifted author.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An absorbing murder mystery… Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com The quaint, rural town of Stamford becomes the backdrop for a chilling mystery, as a serial killer turns the annual Georgian Fair into a deadly game. Felicia Grant, an amateur sleuth with a passion for detective work, uses her knowledge of crafts and fiction to unravel the truth, proving that even in a small town, no secret can stay hidden forever.For fans of Katie Gayle (Murder in the Library), Dee Macdonald (A Body at Lavender Cottage), Peter Boland (DEATH OF A WILD SWIMMER a BRAND NEW absolutely gripping British mystery full of...), Sarah Yarwood-Lovett (A Swarm of Butterflies), and Hannah Hendy (A Terrible Village Poisoning).HarperCollins 2023
