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Murder on the Pier

A completely gripping cozy mystery novel (A Flora Steele Mystery, Book 2)

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Murder on the Pier

By: Merryn Allingham
Narrated by: Charlie Norfolk
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Meet Flora Steele - bookshop owner, bicycle-rider, daydreamer, and amateur detective!

Sussex, 1955: When bookshop owner Flora Steele goes for a walk along the pier she isn’t expecting to spot a young woman’s body in the stormy waters below. And she’s shocked to discover the victim is someone she knows....

Convinced the death was not an accident, Flora persuades attractive local crime writer Jack Carrington to help her find out what really happened to poor Polly Dakers, a popular young woman with a complicated love life, who’d been at the heart of village life in Abbeymead.

Jack is reluctant to get involved in another murder case at first, but even he can’t deny that Polly’s fall seems fishy. An argument at a party, a missed hairdresser’s appointment, and a red woolen bobble found on the wooden boards where Polly last stood provide a trail of clues....

As they grow closer to solving the puzzling mystery, the unlikely pair stumbles upon several surprising secrets about those closest to Polly. A number of potential suspects begin to emerge. But who really disliked Polly enough to kill her? Was it Raymond, her jilted first love? Harry, her latest beau? Or Evelyn, Harry’s jealous estranged wife?

As the investigation brings them closer to the truth, Flora is intent on unmasking the killer - but will her stealthy sleuthing lead her down a dangerous path?

An utterly delightful cozy crime novel set in the fictional Sussex village of Abbeymead. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin, and Joy Ellis!

©2021 Merryn Allingham (P)2021 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.
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"Fantastic cozy mystery.... Fun to read.... This author knows how to keep the reader’s attention from the first chapter!" (Books and Benches)

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Intriguing Story

I love the characters and I enjoy the character development, and the tension between Flora & Jack. The story keeps a good pace.

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Another great mystery

Making my way through the series, no disappointment yet! Great mystery writing. Clean enjoyable story.

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Great mystery story

I thoroughly enjoy the narrator. The storyline is just as good the first book. I’ll keep reading the series until I’m finished.

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Love the characters

Great mystery. Love the characters,and can not wait to find out what happens next!

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Great listen!

This is the second book in the series. It was as good or better the first.

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Better then 1st book

This book was more enjoyable, maybe because the main people have already been introduced and taken on their own attitudes and characters.
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Voice of narrator is ingratiating-

It is a great story but the narrator detracts from how good the book could be.
Hopefully next book will find another narrator.

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Modern on the Pier

Stunning relaxing enjoyable murder mystery. Narrator Charlie did an incredible job. Loved from beginning to end

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Wonderfully engrossing and entertaining!

The characters are likable and draw you to care about them and want the best for them. The mystery was engaging and the killer well hidden in plain sight. overall a great read or listen. I can't wait to open the next in the series!

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Enchanting!

I so enjoyed the first book in this series, that I wanted to continue the adventures with Jack and Flora! The story is well written, and I really like the narration by Charlie Norfolk. I don't appreciate it when the narrators change mid series, as I've developed an association between voice and character, so was very pleased Charlie has remained the narrator -- Charlie IS Flora for me. I'll be continuing on with the series, and will look for other things by this author.

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