Death at the Auction, E. C. Bateman
Death at the Auction, E. C. Bateman
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Death at the Auction

Author: E. C. Bateman

Narrator: Ciaran Saward

Unabridged: 11 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/18/2022


Synopsis

A brilliant whodunnit mystery perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton and Richard Osman! Cosy crime readers are loving E.C. Bateman: Murder stalks the cobbles in England’s finest Georgian town… When an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family’s auction house in Stamford, she vows it’ll only be a flying visit. But as the gavel falls on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealed—the body of her father’s 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 ‘…Beautifully 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 cosy murder mystery… I’m pleased to see this is the start of a series, I’m looking forward to the next book already!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mystery and intrigue…’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An …Lots of interesting information about Antique auctions was a added bonus’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fun read that …certainly held my attention with a group of interesting characters, any one of which might have been a multiple murderer’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by PamG on November 06, 2022

Death at the Auction by E. C. Bateman is the first book in the Stamford cozy mystery series. This one takes place in Lincolnshire, England in the historic town of Stamford and features Felicia Grant, ex-auctioneer who currently manages a gallery in London. Cassie, her best friend from her hometo......more

Goodreads review by StrictlySue on October 13, 2022

A very readable novel and ideal for fans of Richard Osman’s books. Beautifully 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. This is a cosy murder book, as there are n......more

Goodreads review by Louise on November 17, 2022

The Stamford Mysteries Book 1 when an accident forces Felicia Grant back to her family's auction house in Stamford, she vows it will only be a flying visit. But as the gavel fall on the final lot, a hidden secret is revealed - the body of her father's business rival, murdered during the packed sale!......more


Quotes

‘The action at an auction is truly inspired…I don't live too far from Stamford and I love the idea that’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Love how punchy the start of this is…up there in terms of close knit communities,’⭐⭐⭐⭐