{"product_id":"murder-fest-julie-wassmer-9781472130082","title":"Murder Fest","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\u003e Murder Fest is the sixth 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\u003ePearl's detective agency takes a back seat\u003c\/b\u003e as she prepares to offer a warm welcome to a group of special visitors. A local Arts Festival is being held to honour a cultural exchange visit from representatives of Borken - Whitstable's Twin Town in Germany. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Yet very soon, personality clashes surface among the participants; local politicians try to use the festival for their own ends while others jostle for improved billing on the festival programme. Tempers flare, old feuds re-surface and on the eve of the first event, a cryptic message - \u003ci\u003eMurder Fest\u003c\/i\u003e - is received by the local police. Before DCI Mike McGuire has a chance to investigate, the festival commences with an unscheduled event when a celebrated author is found brutally murdered . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Soon the only 'Arts' on display are dark ones, as Whitstable's celebration of local culture transforms into a real-life murder fest - offering Whitstable's Pearl Nolan another mystery to solve. \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' \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Doctor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Julie Wassmer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1472130081\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472130082\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Constable \u0026amp; Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 4.90w x 0.80d","brand":"Julie Wassmer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995706458367,"sku":"9781472130082","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_34cb772f-ad77-443a-ad85-dcf46e882a57.jpg?v=1683337365","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/murder-fest-julie-wassmer-9781472130082","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}