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Squeaky Joe

Will appeal to fans of MC Beaton.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2021

A History Society picnic is interrupted when human bones are discovered in a nearby river, close to historic Cleeve Abbey. Amateur sleuth Libby and her husband, who just happen to be on hand, are keen to get involved, especially when the Society organise a ghost-hunting night at the abbey. But it’s a human intruder rather than ghosts who upset the evening when one of the group is assaulted. Together with their faithful dogs, the detecting duo try to unearth reasons for the murder of a sixteenth century monk and a possible connection with the recent attack.

This is the first ‘cosy mystery’ I’ve read by Frances Evesham, and I was struck by the similarity in writing style to MC Beaton (of Hamish McBeth fame). The similarity is in the simple fact of having a decent plot but a cast of mostly irritating characters. With plenty of suspects to consider, the story is a good one, though at times lacks pace—the protagonists seeming to spend more time weeding the garden or faffing about with their dogs than solving a mystery. Having said that, it’s an entertaining read with enough humour to keep me amused, and even if the couple’s relationship with the local copper is a tad far-fetched, the denouement made perfect sense.

A cosy mystery that will appeal to fans of MC Beaton.

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Kindle Customer

An interesting read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2022

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Have enjoyed several of this series, set in gorgeous, myth filled Somerset.
The returning characters remain interesting.
This is a gentle mystery albeit with a less than gentle villain lurking fairly discreetly in the background.
A well thought out mix of history and its ramifications into the present.
Some lovely descriptions of the area as the dogs are taken for walks and some references to the area and its recurring hold over visitors and locals alike.
So easy to understand the author's delight in her home county.

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Elizabeth Ducie

Another Fun Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2021

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Frances Evesham is a hugely successful author of cosy crime. Her Exham-on-Sea series features baker and amateur sleuth, Libby Forest; partner Max Ramshore and their dogs, Shipley and Bear. Murder at the Abbey, is book 8 in the series, and I can highly recommend it. All the usual elements: an amateur sleuth, an array of suspects, and lots of red herrings. But, better still, start at book 1, Murder at the Lighthouse and enjoy Libby's journey from the beginning. If you like cosy crime, you're going to love the Exham-on-Sea mysteries.

Franco

Repeat and repeat again.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2022

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Having read a few others in the series I finally gave up on this one. It is nothing but repetitions of paragraphs, phrases etc from the previous books. Most people will start at the first book, then work through the series so don't need to be told over and over again the same things. Very irritating and has put me off buying anything else from this author which is a shame. Had I paid a lot more money that I did I would be very peeved.

Blue and white

A long dead monk and a murder.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2021

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The plots are starting to get very similar, a murder; or in this case a long dead monk followed by a murder, the police calling on Max and Libby's expertise, a good rummage to find clues followed by the eventual catching of said murderer. They are cosy mysteries, no grit and grime with gorey details, but just a pleasant read.

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Kindle Customer

Another great story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 April 2022

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Another great story by Frances in the Exham on Sea murder mystery series featuring Libby and all her associates. Well crafted with an historical theme to it. Looking forward to reading more in the series.

Kindle Customer

Familiar places

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 March 2022

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I am a sucker for this series of books, I live on the men dips and I know the places in the books so well. It is nice to have a familiar and entertaining book to read

Kindle Customer

Highly intriguing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2021

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The discovery of 16th century bones near the ruined Abbey leads to Libby and Max becoming involved in a most extraordinary murder mystery. Entertaining from start to finish.

D.A.DREWITT

Another good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2022

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An interesting storyline producing lots of possibilities and suspects but still delivering an unexpected twist with several conclusions still ongoing

Bob H. W-s-M

A do not miss book for Frances Evesham fans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2021

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Another great storyline . A next step in the life of Libby and Max. More good "use" of good old Somerset history. Look forward to the next edition!

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