{"product_id":"murder-on-sea-9781472116468","title":"Murder-On-Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMurder-on-Sea is the second book in Julie Wassmer's popular crime series - now a major Acorn TV drama, Whitstable Pearl, starring Kerry Godliman as private detective and restaurateur, Pearl Nolan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's not the season of good will to all men...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The festive month is kicking off in style and Pearl is rushed off her feet with her restaurant, The Whitstable Pearl. She's also busy planning her own family Christmas and providing mulled wine for a charity church fundraiser when Christmas cards begin arriving all over town - filled with spiteful messages from an anonymous writer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pearl's curiosity is piqued but having pledged not to take on a case at her detective agency before Christmas, she reluctantly agrees that Canterbury's DCI Mike McGuire should take over; poisoned pen cards are after all a matter for the police. And with only the church fundraiser now between Pearl and Christmas, she invites McGuire along as her guest. The event appears to be a great success; St Alfred's church hall is packed and Pearl happily finds herself standing close to McGuire beneath some mistletoe . . . but then a guest suddenly collapses. Too much of Pearl's delicious mulled wine - or could it be something more sinister? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The last thing Pearl expects for Christmas is murder but soon the bodies are piling up. Can Pearl possibly solve the mystery in time to make 25th December an unforgettable day - or will the murderer contrive to ensure her goose is well and truly cooked before then? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Julie Wassmer's \u003ci\u003eWhitstable Pearl \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMysteries...\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'While Oxford had Morse, Whitstable, famous for its oysters, has Pearl . . . True to the tradition of classic crime, [Julie Wassmer] weaves a strong story into a setting that has more to offer than murder and mayhem' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'As light as a Mary Berry Victoria sponge, this Middle-England romp is packed with vivid characters' Myles McWeeney, \u003ci\u003eIrish Independent\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'All of the thrills without any of the gore' \u003ci\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'This is a quality title...a very entertaining read' The Puzzle Doctor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'My new favourite author in the genre' George Galloway \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'A wonderful way to explore Whitstable . . . if you love cosy mysteries, then get acquainted with Pearl (and her mum and her cats!) and enjoy a trip to Whitstable through the eyes of this very convincing author' \u003ci\u003eTrip Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Proves she's mistress of her craft' John McGhie, author of \u003ci\u003eWhite Highlands\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Thoroughly enjoyable with a host of wonderful characters - I adore Dolly! - and evocative descriptions of Whitstable. Perfect for foodies too. Pearl is great and the ongoing will they\/won't they love story with McGuire is compelling. Comforting, cosy and entertaining with excellent Agatha Christie-style reveals. I love these books!' Jane Wenham-Jones, author of \u003ci\u003eMum in the Middle\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'If you enjoy cosy crime fiction and you still haven't picked this series, then you are missing out' \u003ci\u003eAlba in Bookland\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Julie Wassmer really knows how to tell a story' -- Victoria Best, \u003ci\u003eShiny New Books\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 'Good, solid whodunits, without gruesome details or gratuitous violence, \u003ci\u003eMurder on Sea\u003c\/i\u003e may be just your cup of tea' -- Bec Stafford \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Come to Whitstable without actually coming to Whitstable. A good read!' Anthony Jemmett \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for the TV series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Scandi noir meets the English seaside in Whitstable Pearl, a murder mystery series based on Julie Wassmer's novels...' \u003ci\u003eDrama Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'...explores all the murder and debauchery in the seemingly perfect English seaside town of Whitstable...' \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'...you never know what might turn up, either on the menu or alongside an oyster boat.' \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJulie Wassmer is a a professional televison drama writer, working on various series including ITV's \u003ci\u003eLondon's Burning\u003c\/i\u003e, C5's \u003ci\u003eFamily Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e and BBC's \u003ci\u003eEastenders - \u003c\/i\u003ewhich she worked on for 20 years.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Constable \u0026 Robinson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175177519378,"sku":"9781472116468","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55fb1ebe-db75-4035-8677-d854877ddfa2.jpg?v=1744287545","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/murder-on-sea-9781472116468","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}