Murder in Steeple Martin, Lesley Cookman
Murder in Steeple Martin, Lesley Cookman
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Murder in Steeple Martin
a completely gripping English cozy mystery in the village of Steeple Martin

Author: Lesley Cookman

Narrator: Patience Tomlinson

Unabridged: 9 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/14/2021


Synopsis

First in a series of twenty murder mysteries featuring middle-aged actress come investigator, Libby Sarjeant.

THERE'S A BAFFLING MYSTERY IN THE VILLAGE OF STEEPLE MARTIN...BUT ACTRESS AND AMATEUR SLEUTH LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE!

'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' ***** GoodReads review

Libby Sarjeant, former actress and artist, loves life in the idyllic English countryside. She's busy with her friends preparing a play for the pretty new Oast House Theatre in Steeple Martin when there's suddenly news of a baffling mystery - the murder of a cast member.

Written by Libby's friend Peter, the play is based on real events from his family's history, and it seems that these events still cast a long shadow in Steeple Martin. From the Pink Geranium restaurant to the Manor Farm, Libby risks causing a scene as she uncovers secrets hidden in the village.

Can Libby, with best friend Fran and Sidney the cat in tow, find the culprit and get her show on the road?

The first book in Lesley Cookman's bestselling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant, this unputdownable cozy crime novel is perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders.
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Praise for the bestselling series:

'Cozy village mystery with an amateur theater and links to the past. What's not to love?' ***** Goodreads reviewer

'Absolutely fabulous read. I couldn't put it down and had to finish it, reading through bath, breakfast and getting dressed' ***** Goodreads review

'I'm surprised this is not a BBC series... it's that good and I for one intend to read more of Libby's adventures' ***** Goodreads review

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About Lesley Cookman

Like many authors, Lesley started writing stories as a child. After a checquered beginning, including jobs as varied as actor, model, cabin crew and nightclub DJ, she fell into feature writing for publications including Business Matters, Which Computer and Poultry Farmers Weekly.She progressed to short stories for the vibrant Women's magazine market and, following a Master's Degree where she met her publisher, she turned to her first literary love of Traditional British Mysteries. The Libby Sarjeant series is still going strong, and has been joined by The Alexandrians, an Edwardian mystery series.Lesley also continues to work with her local theatre, which often finds its way into her books.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rea on May 23, 2011

In all honesty, this book is well-written with a good, if slow and not all that juicy, plot. I believe, though, that it is aimed at an older readership than me. The protagonist and her romantic interest are both in their 50s - 30 years older than me - so I found I was unable to really connect with e......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on April 08, 2012

Absolutely fabulous read. I couldn't put it down and had to finish it, reading through bath, breakfast and getting dressed. A wonderful opener to the series and I'm so glad I still have 9 books to go before I run out. By which time, hopefully Lesley will have written another one!......more

Goodreads review by Nina on February 15, 2013

Murder in Steeple Martin is the first in the Libby Sarjeant murder mystery series, and the first Libby Sarjeant read by me. It's a cosy murder mystery along the lines of Agatha Raisin. Unexplained accidents at the theatre and the murder of a cast member, turns Libby Sarjeant amateur theatre director,......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on February 26, 2014

This was a well-written, light cozy mystery set in England with typical dry British humour and quirky expressions. One such expression was "old trout", an euphuism that was no doubt meant to be affectionate but was not, in my opinion, exactly flattering! :) Although there were many different characte......more

Goodreads review by Clewis53 on September 05, 2012

knew whodunit halfway through. had to wait for Libby to catch on.......more