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A Case of Mice and Murder

The Trials of Gabriel Ward, Book 1

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A Case of Mice and Murder

By: Sally Smith
Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
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Bloomsbury presents A Case of Mice and Murder by Sally Smith, read by Matthew Lloyd Davies.

"Delicious, gaslit murder. I loved it." —Maureen Johnson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Truly Devious series

The first in a delightful mystery series set in the hidden heart of London’s legal world, introducing a wonderfully unwilling sleuth, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose.

When barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms at exactly two minutes to seven on a sunny May morning in 1901, his mind is so full of his latest case—the disputed authorship of bestselling children’s book Millie the Temple Church Mouse—that he scarcely registers the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England on his doorstep.

But even he cannot fail to notice the judge’s dusty bare feet, in shocking contrast to his flawless evening dress, nor the silver carving knife sticking out of his chest. In the shaded courtyards and ancient buildings of the Inner Temple, the hidden heart of London’s legal world, murder has spent centuries confined firmly to the casebooks. Until now . . .

The police can enter the Temple only by consent, so who better to investigate this tragic breach of law and order than a man who prizes both above all things? But murder doesn’t answer to logic or reasoned argument, and Gabriel soon discovers that the Temple’s heavy oak doors are hiding more surprising secrets than he’d ever imagined . . .

©2024 Sally Smith (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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It has been a long time since I have listened to anything that seems fresh and really does feel like the work of one of the greats. Gabriel Ward in a delightful creation. The narration is perfect. The mystery is well crafted.

Unique, Clever, and truly interesting

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The setting in The Inner Temple in London, and the main character, a kindly and somewhat OCD barrister, make for a fun and interesting combination. I learned a bit about the history of law in London too. The legal tidbits and history are really what sets this apart.

Good detective story with interesting trial subplot

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