Death at the Auction (The Stamford Mysteries, Book 1)

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A brilliant whodunnit mystery perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman!
Murder stalks the cobbles in Englands finest Georgian town

When an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her familys auction house in Stamford, she vows itll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealedthe body of her fathers business rival, murdered during the packed sale!

Soon, Felicia is swept into a mystery that has everyone in the community as a potential suspect including her.

As the body count rises and with the people she loves under threat, Felicia takes matters into her own hands. But even the most picturesque place has its secrets

Cover illustrated by local Stamford illustrator Katie Cardew. Discover more at www.katiecardew.com

Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman:

Ideal for fans of Richard Osmans booksBeautifully set in the gorgeous Stamford, this murder mystery will keep you guessing as the bodies stack up! Full of red herrings, twists and turns, wonderful characters and fabulous houses

Set in the historic town of Stamford, this murder set in the antiques trade is a brilliantly plotted mystery

A thoroughly enjoyable cosy murder mystery Im pleased to see this is the start of a series, Im looking forward to the next book already!

Mystery and intriguewritten by a talented and gifted author

An absorbing murder mysteryLots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus

A fun read that kept me reading through to the endcertainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer

The action at an auction is truly inspiredI don't live too far from Stamford and I love the idea that its sleepy yet glorious appearance hides some nefarious goings on

Love how punchy the start of this isup there in terms of close knit communities, tension and surprises aplenty

Author Bio

E. C. Bateman is a novelist and antique jewellery specialist. Having made the questionable decision to marry an auctioneer, she moved to Stamford and dreamt up the idea for this series whilst living in a converted Georgian flat overlooking St. Mary's Church in the heart of town. They've since decamped to the surrounding countryside with their baby daughter, but can still be spotted around the cobbled streets on a regular basis, usually being dragged along by their effervescent cocker spaniel, Audrey.