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A Fatal Mistake

Ryder and Loveday, Book 2

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A Fatal Mistake

By: Faith Martin
Narrated by: Stephanie Racine
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Don’t miss Faith Martin’s fiendishly clever new novel, Murder by Candlelight, set in the 1920s and described as ‘the perfect village mystery’ by J.M. Hall

‘Fiendishly clever… A thoroughly absorbing, gripping read’. Clare Chase

Oxford, 1960. In the glorious sunshine of Oxford, on a day when everyone should be celebrating, tragedy strikes when a university student is found floating in the river, dead.

Probationary WPC Trudy Loveday finds herself paired with coroner Clement Ryder to investigate and it soon becomes clear that this case is not going to be easy.

The witnesses all refuse to give a straight answer, each new lead sends them in a new direction and tales of other missing youngsters add further mystery to the investigation.

One thing is certain though, something doesn’t seem quite right about the university’s most popular student….

A gripping, twisty cozy crime novel that you won't be able to stop thinking about. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman and M.C. Beaton.

‘Absolutely loved it… The characters were some of the best I’ve read in a long time.’ Angela Marsons, no. 1 bestselling author of the Kim Stone series

The Ryder and Loveday Series
Book 1: A FATAL OBSESSION

Book 2: A FATAL MISTAKE

Book 3: A FATAL FLAW

Book 4: A FATAL SECRET

Book 5: A FATAL TRUTH

Book 6: A FATAL AFFAIR

Book 7: A FATAL NIGHT

Book 8: A FATAL END

©2018 Faith Martin (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Fiction Thriller Thriller & Suspense Suspense
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This was a fantastic story with lots of twists and turns that keeps you guessing right to the end.

Fantastic story

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Superbly contrived 1960s plot solved by an unlikely team. Characters well depicted by formidable narrator.

1960s Who-dunnit solved by unlikely team

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Beautifully descriptive writing expressively brought to life with wonderfully textured narration. A Very enjoyable listen!

An intriguing story well told.

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Old style tale set in the mid-twentieth century and almost predictable, also spoiled somewhat by sometimes poor pronunciation of common words ie; brusquely, ebullient etc etc.
Overall a bit disappointing and despite understanding the 'times' in which it is set, l am left finding it a bit "daggy" and pondering the age of the author. I didn't really enjoy it.

A bit old fashioned this one.

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