A Very English Murder by Verity Bright

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A Very English Murder

by Verity Bright

"A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery" - Book 1

⭐3.9 on Goodreads ⭐

An absolutely gripping cozy murder mystery

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A Very English Murder by Verity Bright

 

Set in the charming English countryside, A Very English Murder is the first book in the widely beloved Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery series. When Eleanor Swift returns to England after years abroad, she unexpectedly inherits a country estate in a small village. However, her homecoming takes a dark turn when a body is discovered during a house party.

With her sharp wit, determination, and, of course, the help of her loyal butler Clifford, Verity Bright’s character Eleanor navigates village gossip, hidden motives, and buried secrets to uncover the truth. The story is full of twists, humor, and classic charm.

Perfect for fans of traditional British mysteries and amateur sleuth stories,  A Very English Murder delivers suspense with a delightful touch of wit.

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  • Title: A Very English Murder An absolutely gripping cozy murder mystery
  • Author: Verity Bright
  • Edition published date: April 3 2020
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 1838886184
  • ISBN: 978-1838886189
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 300
  • Language: English
  • A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery Book 1

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Location mentioned: England

The detective pulled off his right glove and shook her hand firmly. Since her return to England, Eleanor had noticed how many men shook a lady’s hand as if it were made of fine bone china. The detective seemed to have no such reticence.

The novel is set in a fictional English village Little Buckford, and the story takes you to the English countryside during the 1920s.

About the author

Verity Bright is the pen name for a husband-and-wife writing team behind the popular Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery series. They began their writing journey with travel articles and books, later exploring genres from self-improvement to humour, ultimately turning to their first historical mystery.

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