May Day Murder
May Day Murder by Julie Wassmer, published by Little, Brown on December 4, 2018, is a mystery novel set in the charming town of Whitstable. As spring arrives, Pearl, who is involved in both a restaurant and a detective agency, finds herself drawn into the May Day festivities orchestrated by her friend Nathan. The excitement turns dark when Faye Marlowe, a former local actress, is found dead, leading Pearl and DCI Mike McGuire to investigate the circumstances surrounding her murder.
In this edition, readers will explore the unfolding mystery as Pearl navigates the complexities of her community and the unexpected arrival of Faye, who has returned after years away. The narrative delves into themes of friendship, local history, and the impact of fame, all while maintaining a focus on the crime at hand. With 288 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to engage with the intricate plot and the vibrant setting of Whitstable, making it a notable addition to the genre of mystery and detective fiction.
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It’s springtime and Whitstable is emerging from hibernation.
While neither the restaurant nor detective agency is too busy, Pearl resolves to spend some time at the family allotment. But her best friend, Nathan, has persuaded one of his favourite actresses to open the May Day festivities at Whitstable Castle and involves Pearl in his plans.
Like Pearl, Faye Marlowe is a Whitstable native, but having left the town more than two decades ago, the star has been living in the South of France since her agent’s phone stopped ringing. Charming but ‘sensitive’, she arrives with a small entourage and though her presence in the town causes a stir Pearl’s mother Dolly remains unimpressed, choosing to remember Faye Marlow when she was plain old Frankie Murray, the daughter of a local whelk merchant.
Nathan soon realises he has made a mistake with this invitation and his doubts are confirmed when Faye is nowhere to be found on the morning of May Day. And as ‘Jack in the Green’ puts on his impressive costume to lead the parade, the actress’s dead body is discovered – tethered to the maypole on the Castle grounds . . . and so it’s left to Pearl and DCI Mike McGuire to unravel the mystery of the May Day murder.
Praise for Julie Wassmer’s Whistable Pearl Mysteries:
‘A tried-and-tested crime recipe with Whitstable flavours that makes for a Michelin-starred read’ Daily Mail
‘My new favourite author in the genre’ George Galloway
‘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 Mum in the Middle
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