Bidding for Murder, E. C. Bateman
Bidding for Murder, E. C. Bateman
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Bidding for Murder

Author: E. C. Bateman

Series: The Stamford Mysteries #3

Narrator: Ciaran Saward

Unabridged: 11 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2025


Synopsis

A brilliant new whodunnit, perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! Praise for : Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: A night of tricks, treats, and murder… When an old school acquaintance calls on auctioneer Felicia Grant for help, she finds herself at a glittering bash at the exclusive yet mysterious Aquitaine club. What starts as an enchanting evening of feasting and spooky traditions soon turns deadly. With the clock ticking towards midnight, Felicia finds herself in a race against time to uncover a clever killer hiding among the shadows… Every book in The Stamford Mysteries series can be read as a standalone. '… satisfyingly twisty. Pour yourself a glass of something autumnal and settle in—this one’s ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A … Beautifully written and wonderfully descriptive' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A . I loved every minute' ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of and fabulous houses.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A cosy murder mystery… I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mystery and intrigue… ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An … 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

Reviews

Goodreads review by Janet on October 22, 2025

When an old school acquaintance calls on auctioneer Felicia Grant for help, she finds herself at a glittering Halloween bash at the exclusive yet mysterious Aquitaine club. What starts as an enchanting evening of feasting and spooky traditions soon turns deadly. With the clock ticking towards midnig......more

Goodreads review by MinglingThreads on November 07, 2025

I like this series and the direction that it is headed. The explanation/history of the Mummers is very different from what I know. NFLD's mummering tradition at Christmas is a silly bit of singing, dancing and fun.......more

Goodreads review by Jess on October 13, 2025

I thought that I had read these in order, but I missed the second in the series. Although there were times I didn’t know the full backstory of a few characters, this didn’t detract from the storyline and this installment could be read on its own (though I suggest reading in order). I love that the bo......more

Goodreads review by Jill on September 23, 2025

Oh! What a waste of time reading this far-fetched murder mystery. Once started I p lowed on hoping that it would improve. The only exception I have is that I didn’t guess the murderer. Residents and visitors of the Stamford village elite, gather together for the annual performance of the Halloween Mu......more

Goodreads review by Jillian on October 28, 2025

Having enjoyed the previous books in this series, I couldn't wait to read the third set at Halloween! In this one Felicia gets invited to an exclusive party at the mysterious club in Stamford. Of course, murder happens and chaos ensues. There were lots of fun characters in this one and having it set......more