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Take Murder in Steeple Martin on the plane with you, and annoy your fellow-passengers by laughing out loud. --Judith Cutler in Shots Magazine
With facinating characters and intriguing plot, this is a real page turner. --Katie Fforde
With facinating characters and intriguing plot, this is a real page turner. --Katie Fforde
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The first title is the bestselling Libby Sarjeant murder mystery series. Ex-actress Libby Sarjeant's freash start in a picturesque Kent village includes and exciting new venture - The Oast House Theatre. She never expects it to include a new romance in the form of Ben but who's complaining? She just isn't expecting ingredients three, four and five: mystery, intrigue and the shadow of an old murder... This is a tale of engaging misfits and muddlers in a Kent village, whose theatrical endeavours have unwittingly muderous consequences.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book starts a little slowly but very soon rewards those who stick with it and becomes one of the most engaging books I have read in a long time. Vaguely reminiscent of Agatha Raisin, in that the heroine is a dumpy middle-aged, neurotic woman who lives in deeply rural England with a cat. Yet this is by no means a rip-off.
Somewhat less manic than A.R., both series carry on an old and well-established style of British Mystery writing. That said, it is clear that Lesley Cookman has gone out of her way to break some of the rules. For example there is only -shock, horror!- *one* murder in her book;her characters have no access to the Police enquiry, so are working completly in the dark; and as much as she can she has avoided having characters do obviously stupid things.
This is not an earth-shattering book, but it is a thoroughly good read and is well-worth the asking price. I will definately be reading all sequels and recommend other to do likewise.
Somewhat less manic than A.R., both series carry on an old and well-established style of British Mystery writing. That said, it is clear that Lesley Cookman has gone out of her way to break some of the rules. For example there is only -shock, horror!- *one* murder in her book;her characters have no access to the Police enquiry, so are working completly in the dark; and as much as she can she has avoided having characters do obviously stupid things.
This is not an earth-shattering book, but it is a thoroughly good read and is well-worth the asking price. I will definately be reading all sequels and recommend other to do likewise.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This was a 'great escape' when I needed one! Quite apart from a supremely likeable heroine in Libby, and twists even a spot-the-twist reader like me couldn't see coming, I particularly loved the fascinating flashbacks into the old hop-pickers' era. A great page-turning read - how about Libby starting up another theatre in another village setting with all sorts of lovely murk lurking in the woodwork??
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Ex-actor Libby Sarjeant is now living with her cat Sydney in a village in Kent. She has taken on the direction of a play at the Oast House Theatre. The playwright is Peter Barker, and the play is about his family set more than fifty years ago . The main character in the play is Peter's aunt. Hetty who came down from London to Kent with several other members of her family as a hop picker. A man was killed and Hetty's father disappeared and eventually Hetty married Greg the owner of Manor Farm.
Whilst the story has long since passed into folk lore, it would appear that the play has stirred up someone as a couple of odd accidents happen at the theatre. The stage manager Stephen, had came at Libby's request to act as Stage manager and he appears to have unfortunately taken her request as a personal one and she is currently keeping him at bay. Also taking a personal interest in Libby is Ben a member of the family and known to be a bit of a lady's man, but he seems to have taken a shine to Libby and whilst she is also trying to keep him at bay it is for an entirely different reason.
Then one of the cast is murdered and events take a different turn. I enjoyed this book enormously, it had good characterisation and the plot kept me guessing to the end.
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Lizzie Hayes
Whilst the story has long since passed into folk lore, it would appear that the play has stirred up someone as a couple of odd accidents happen at the theatre. The stage manager Stephen, had came at Libby's request to act as Stage manager and he appears to have unfortunately taken her request as a personal one and she is currently keeping him at bay. Also taking a personal interest in Libby is Ben a member of the family and known to be a bit of a lady's man, but he seems to have taken a shine to Libby and whilst she is also trying to keep him at bay it is for an entirely different reason.
Then one of the cast is murdered and events take a different turn. I enjoyed this book enormously, it had good characterisation and the plot kept me guessing to the end.
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Lizzie Hayes
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Dull
I'm a huge fan of the murder mystery genre and, for completely random non-sexist reasons, particularly those written by women - P.D. Read more
Published 2 months ago by armchair shopper
Surprisingly Good
After reading a number of reviews, I was apprehensive about buying this book. Anyway, I did and glad I did because I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. A. L. Maddocks
No Miss Marple is she?
Found this hard work, odd back story, didn't think it was well written. Libby isn't really much of a detective is she? Read more
Published 11 months ago by BooBoo
village thriller
This is the first book in the Libby Serjeant series and I quite liked it. I have bought the next one of the series, and hope it will be as good as the first one. Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. Simpson
MIDSUMMER MARPLE
Didnt think I was going to enjoy book when I first started .. Updated Marple ( more Magaret Rutherford than Joan Hickson ) but once I found myself reading it in bath , I knew I... Read more
Published 19 months ago by southend pierre
good birthday present
bought for my mum who reads 'murder books' exclusively, not my cup of tea, but she said it was great!
Published 20 months ago by J. A. Nicholas
Audiobook disaster! Badly written book coupled with a dreadful...
I thought this audiobook would be entertaining for a long road trip but, oh dear, what a mistake I have made! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sandy
He Said She said!
Having waited with immense trepidation to read this book I have been totally gobsmacked by its utter, complete tosh! It mainly consists of on each page He said or She said! Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by Jayne Eyre, England
A good read for holidays and train journeys
This book has some engaging characters and an attractive setting in the sort of village that we would like to believe exists even if it doesn't. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by P. Roberts
Entertaining Murder Mystery
This is a very enjoyable and entertaining book. It combines an intriguing murder mystery with some well-drawn, lively characters, and a touch of romance.
Published on 21 May 2009 by Frances Wookey
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