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Stranger in the Village

Malvern Farm, Book 2

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Stranger in the Village

By: Kate Wells
Narrated by: Helen Keeley
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An absolutely page-turning cosy mystery, where death comes to a small village. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin.

Where there’s a body in Malvern End, there are secrets to be uncovered…

Jude Gray has worked hard to bring a steady equilibrium to life on Malvern Farm and things are going well.

The only fly in the ointment is the foul addition of a new face in the village: staunch townie and chauvinistic sleaze, Des Smith. Jude has nothing but sympathy for his caring, patient wife, Loretta, who has become a regular visitor to the farm for a cup of tea and a chat.

But things take a turn for the worse when a hit and run outside The Lamb brings death once again to the village. Is it an accident or is something more sinister afoot?

Perhaps the answer lies in the stranger with red trainers who’s been seen wandering through the village and through Jude’s fields at night. Following the clues, Jude desperately hopes she will find the right answers, because the murderer being someone she knows is unfathomable…

A totally page-turning mystery novel with unforgettable characters you will love, suspect and enjoy. Fans of Faith Martin and Frances Evessham will love the Malvern Mystery series!

'A hugely enjoyable and clever murder mystery.' C L Miller

'...like a lovely visit to the countryside, a tense murder mystery, and a visit with people I’d want to be friends with all rolled into one.’ Kristen Perrin

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'A hugely enjoyable and clever murder mystery.' C L Miller, author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

'[L]ike a lovely visit to the countryside, a tense murder mystery, and a visit with people I’d want to be friends with all rolled into one.’ Kristen Perrin, author of How to Solve Your Own Murder

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This book is such a conundrum. Cannot finish it as it is just too silly and obvious but the characters and setting are wonderful. However the story is unbelievable, like a very very silly soap opera. Murderer was obvious very early on as was every plot twist. Such a pity as the characters are so lovely with the little boy written so beautifully that I forgave so much but ultimately not enough to save such silliness.

Such a silly story but with wonderful characters

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