A Death at Candlewick Castle

A Death at Candlewick Castle

192 pages
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Published: 20 Aug 2021
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Format: Ebook

Language: English

Publication date: 20 August 2021

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Off the coast of Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly are a balmy haven with never-ending beaches and aqua-blue sea. But unbeknown to the happy tourists and cheerful locals, someone is about to commit a terrible crime…Librarian Jemima Jago’s summer is off to a delightful start. By day she works on cataloguing the oldest library in Cornwall, and by night she can be found stargazing with her old friend Pauley Gwynn.When the body of Hermie Castleberry is found on the beach at Candlewick Castle, Jem’s perfect summer turns into a nightmare. Hermie was new to the islands, could he really have made an enemy so soon? Jem doesn’t want to get involved, but when somebody close to her is arrested for the murder, she springs into action to clear their name.Jem soon discovers that Hermie had already ruffled a few feathers in St Morwenna and she’s worried that the police seem to have overlooked other suspects. Could Jimmy the scorned salesman or Seth the shifty scout leader have killed Hermie? As she hunts down more leads, she butts heads with the handsome Sergeant Hackman. If their relationship is purely professional, why does Jem blush every time she catches his eye?The discovery of another victim, this time in the island’s picturesque harbor, leaves Jem reeling. Can she catch the coldblooded killer and stop another life being taken before the sun sets on summer in St Morwenna?A charming cozy mystery from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Emma Jameson. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie will adore A Death at Candlewick Castle.What readers are saying about Emma Jameson:“Wow. I love it… so fabulous that I stayed up half the night finishing it! Joy!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“AMAZING story! I just loved the humorous banter.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I love, love, love, this series!!! This book was fabulously enjoyable!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Deserves ten stars. I don't remember breathing as I read the last third of this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Crackles with revenge, intrigue and murder. I couldn't put it down… Captivating.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book had me on the edge of my seat… I thought I might EXPLODE! I was barely holding myself together with everything that was going on. I LOVED it!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An utterly charming, put-a-smile-on-my-face-while-reading, delicious murder mystery. The characters are all richly developed… The cheeky banter of the main characters is delightful.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A truly super series. Love the characters… The plot and twists of this book leaves one breathless. A definite ""cannot put it down"" read.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Brilliant! … so exquisitely suspenseful that I was riveted and at the edge of my seat when reading it… what a rollercoaster ride this book is. Whew!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A compelling, very entertaining, just plain fun adventure.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Characters you can't help but want more of, exciting action, great mysteries… So suspenseful that it kept me up half the night. Fabulous.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Stayed up way too late finishing it! Full of wonderful moments of good humor and outright laughs.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐