I'm delighted to welcome you today to my stop on the blog tour for gorgeous cosy mystery Murder at an English Pub, first book in a brand new series by Alice Castle. Thank you to Noelle Holten and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this charming book.
Author: Alice Castle
Book: Murder at an English Pub
Publication Day: July 3rd 2024
Buy link(s) https://geni.us/B0CW1FJHF7social
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About the book:
When retired doctor Sarah Vane moves to Merstairs, she has no idea that the quaint seaside town isn't quite as friendly it seems, and something sinister is bubbling under the picturesque surface…
Recently widowed and looking for a fresh start away from city life, Sarah Vane moves into a lovely little cottage by the sea. The rustic charm is everything she hoped it would be, but her new home doesn't quite have enough space for her things. Her old friend Daphne offers to store Sarah's boxes in her messy beach hut, but while clearing it out, they are shocked to find a heavy trunk… containing a dead body.
They immediately recognise the poor man as pub landlord Gus Trubshaw. Sarah concludes that he was suffocated, but who could have wanted jolly Gus dead? Unimpressed by the police's lack of interest, Sarah realises she will have to solve the case herself.
Soon, Sarah discovers that not everyone loved Gus as much as she'd thought. Could the killer be scoutmaster Bill, who was recently banned from the pub? Or perhaps it was antique store owner, Charles, who owned the beach hut before Daphne? Or was it brewery director Mr. Grimes, who was livid with Gus for squeezing him on the purchase price of his delicious ale?
Just when the clues are starting to fall into place, the prime suspect is found strangled on the beach. And when Sarah discovers a deadly secret that links the two murders, she's certain that a dangerous killer is roaming the streets of Merstairs. With the town in a panic, time is ticking for Sarah.
Will she solve the mystery before its last orders for another victim?
Set off for the breezy English seaside and join Sarah on her adventures in quirky Merstairs, where nothing is quite as it seems! Fans of Agatha Christie, Betty Rowlands and Katie Gaylewill be instantly hooked by this deliciously gripping cozy mystery.
About the author:
Before turning to crime, Alice Castle was a UK newspaper journalist for The Daily Express, The Times and The Daily Telegraph. Her latest cozy mystery, set in fictional seaside town Merstairs, stars retired GP Sarah Vane. It will be published in July by Bookouture, who also publish Alice's nine-book Beth Haldane Mysteries series set in south east London. Alice also writes psychological thrillers for HQDigital as A.M. Castle.
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My Review:
Murder at an English Pub is the first in a brand new cosy mystery series by Alice Castle. Introducing retired doctor Sarah Vane, it is a warm and engaging cosy mystery that I thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end. Beautifully written, with the kind of gentle storytelling that draws you in from the very first page, it has all the elements that really do make for the perfect murder mystery tale.
Murder at an English Pub is a great introduction to the series, with a story that keeps you guessing from beginning to end. Gripping, addictive and with a strong cast of supporting characters, this book introduces recently widowed Sarah Vane, a fascinating new character who I look forward to getting to know even more as the series continues.
Set against the backdrop of an English seaside town, Alice Castle has brought the people of Merstairs vividly to life. I loved this first murder mystery of the series and can't wait to read whatever the author has in store for the wonderful Sarah Vane next!
With twists, turns, shocks and surprises throughout, Murder at an English Pub by Alice Castle is a quirky, fun and entertaining cosy mystery thriller that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
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