{"product_id":"an-invitation-to-murder-a-g-barnett-9781036713379","title":"An Invitation to Murder: A Feisty Female Detective Cozy Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe used to solve murders on tv, now she does it for real\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce the star of a beloved TV crime drama, Mary Blake had it all - fame, fortune, and the adoration of millions. But turning fifty meant being replaced by a younger actress, and Mary believed her days in the spotlight were over.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat is, until an old friend's murder mystery party propels her back into the public eye - as a prime suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow, the former TV detective must become a real-life sleuth to clear her name. With her endearing, puppy-like brother and her unexpectedly resourceful assistant, Dot, Mary embarks on a quest to uncover the truth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation to Murder\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book of the Mary Blake Mysteries, a clever, character-driven cozy mystery, with a fantastic heroine and a charming supporting duo, Dot and Pea.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e________________________________\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the\u003cem\u003e Mary Blake Mysteries: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Wonderful first book of a series. Looking forward to the next one.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What a wonderful read, couldn't put the book down once I started. I felt so at home with the characters and totally enjoyed it.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Five stars given as this was an enjoyable and uncomplicated cosy mystery which I could put down and pick up at any time.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I really enjoyed reading this book, it was just like reading an Agatha Christie book but a bit more up to date.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Treat yourself to this quaint very enjoyable book.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A nicely written, easy to follow story. Interesting characters and plenty of drama.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ If you like the classic locked room style mysteries, then this is well worth a read.\u003cbr\u003e ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Enjoyed the setting with its crumbling walls, dust and draughts. Very realistic!!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. G. Barnett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1036713377\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036713379\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"A. G. Barnett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520209203455,"sku":"9781036713379","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5faefe89-b8e6-40ef-9fda-aef3bdc4b9eb.jpg?v=1778741386","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-invitation-to-murder-a-g-barnett-9781036713379","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}