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  • Murder in Steeple Martin

  • A Libby Sarjeant Murder Mystery Series, Book 1
  • By: Lesley Cookman
  • Narrated by: Patience Tomlinson
  • Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
  • 2.8 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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Murder in Steeple Martin

By: Lesley Cookman
Narrated by: Patience Tomlinson
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Publisher's summary

First in a series of 20 murder mysteries featuring middle-aged-actress-come-investigator Libby Sarjeant.

There's a baffling mystery in the village of Steeple Martin...but actress and amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant is on the case!

Libby Sarjeant, former actress and artist, loves life in the idyllic English countryside. She's busy with her friends preparing a play for the pretty new Oast House Theatre in Steeple Martin when there's suddenly news of a baffling mystery - the murder of a cast member.

Written by Libby's friend Peter, the play is based on real events from his family's history, and it seems that these events still cast a long shadow in Steeple Martin. From the Pink Geranium restaurant to the Manor Farm, Libby risks causing a scene as she uncovers secrets hidden in the village.

Can Libby, with best friend, Fran, and Sidney, the cat, in tow, find the culprit and get her show on the road?

The first book in Lesley Cookman's best-selling series featuring amateur sleuth Libby Sarjeant, this cozy crime novel is perfect for fans of Betty Rowlands, Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, LJ Ross, Miss Marple and Midsummer Murders.

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Quite a disappointment

I was interested after seeing that this was a whole series. But it was a boring and trite story and the narrator seemed to have a bad cold--every single character voice had a congested tone. Super unpleasant to listen to that--what a waste of money.

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average, but good cozy debut

This is a character driven series, lots of dialog, little action. I like this formula. I especially like the change from the majority of current cozy themes, that puts the main character as having to defend themselves or a friend or family member. That is so tiresome. It is my understanding from other reviews this series gets better, but it is a good idea to learn about the characters so start with number one. I skipped two as it has a different narrator, but am enjoying book three. This is not a series I will rush through, but when I want something calm that does not require full attention this will be a go too.

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