A New Standalone Comedy Mystery About a Cotswold Village’s Amateur Dramatics Company
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ONE VILLAGE. TEN SUSPECTS. ONE DEADLY PERFORMANCE.
The curtain is about to rise on the Bunbury Players’ latest production, Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest.
But moments before the show starts, the leading man, retired star of stage and screen Bertram Manchester, is found dead in his dressing room.
As rumours spread throughout the Cotswold village community, Detective Constable Windermere seizes her chance to catch a killer and secure the promotion she craves.
The trouble is, every member of the cast has something to hide.
Will her front-row seat to murder enable DC Windermere to uncover the truth … or will she be the next person taking their last bow?
PRAISE FOR THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING MURDERED
‘I think this may be my favourite cosy mystery ever.’
Netgalley Reviewer
‘The writing was light and entertaining. The whole book was full of humour which made me smile. I was intrigued as to how we were going to get to the answer. In the end it was tied up nicely.’
Emily Pankhurst on Amazon
‘Right from the start I was totally absorbed and invested in this book and loved everything about it! The internal thoughts were wonderful, and worked brilliantly. The author’s notes were fascinating and added extra insight into her inspiration and clever detailing. This is a standalone unfortunately, as I would love to know what happened next to the Bunbury Players. Highly recommended.’
T Wood, via Netgalley
‘I really enjoyed the charming setting and classic whodunnit feel. ‘
Amy Barr on Amazon
‘The setting was definitely a highlight, giving all the comfort read with a dark twist energy.’
@the_blonde_chapter on Instagram
‘An excellent pastiche of amateur dramatics, with the theatrics not confined to the stage… This is an enjoyable quick read, with nods to the play sprinkled throughout the book itself.’
@acozymoose on Instagram
‘This book had me laughing out loud a lot and I loved the humour. It’s a 5 ⭐️ read for me, it was so entertaining, no dips in the storyline at all and I liked the style of writing. It took me no time to read as I was immersed in it. I will look out for more by the author.’
@ukbook_reveiwer on Instagram
‘This was a fun read. The am dram group was a mix of characters, and during their rehearsals I felt as if I’d accidentally walked in on one. I didn’t see the reveal coming, but it was satisfying when the truth is explained.’
@avoidingrealitywithbooks on Instagram
‘The characters really carry the story. From dramatic performers to gossip-loving villagers, everyone feels a little suspicious in that classic cozy mystery way. At some point, nearly everyone seems guilty, which makes the guessing game half the fun. One line that captures the tone perfectly: “In a village like Bunbury, secrets don’t stay buried for long… especially not when there’s a body involved.’
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